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Aladdin Buyers Issue Letter to Reassure Rank-and-File Staff

The likely new owner of the Aladdin, whose gaming licenses are up for final approval before state regulators next week, is trying to send reassuring messages to rank-and-file employees of the Strip hotel-casino that their jobs are safe.

Job Hunters Line Up for Casino Morongo Jobs

News Brief: People were lined up well into the evening at Casino Morongo at the first day of their job fair.

Vegas Businessman Recommended for License

A Las Vegas businessman who was turned away last year from obtaining a state casino license has won preliminary approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which praised him for his turnaround.

Aladdin Changeover Under Way

The management group that is working to buy the Aladdin hotel-casino out of bankruptcy has sent termination letters to about 20 managers as part of the group's plan to remake the property into a Planet Hollywood resort.

Colleges Gambling on Casino Courses

News Brief: Public colleges nationwide are increasingly offering casino and gambling majors and courses as states, mostly through Indian tribes, turn to casinos for gambling revenues.

Morongo Casino Recruits New Employees

News Brief: As construction on the new, $250 million Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa nears completion, the Morongo human resources department is looking to fill approximately 1,000 new staff positions.

Man Jumps to Death from Casino Garage

News Brief: A man jumped to his death from the 11th level of the parking garage at the Caesars Atlantic City Wednesday morning, police said.

Greektown to Layoff 100 Workers

News Brief: Greektown Casino announced Wednesday that it would lay off more than 100 workers in response to the Legislature's vote to raise the casino's tax by one-third.

Powerball Jackpot Nears $100 Million Mark

The jackpot in the Powerball lottery is fast approaching the $100 million mark with Wednesdays jackpot growing to an estimated $97 million.

License Urged for Aladdin Resort's Owners

A group that intends to turn the bankrupt Aladdin into the first Planet Hollywood hotel-casino won preliminary license approval Wednesday from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Appeals Court Supports Class-Action Lawsuit Dismissal

News Brief: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a federal district court decision that denied class-action status to a lawsuit against more than 60 casinos, slot machine manufacturers and cruise lines.

Churchill Downs Pushes for Auction

News Brief: Churchill Downs Inc. has pressed for a scheduled auction of the embattled Fair Grounds track in bankruptcy court.

Mexican Lottery Contract Secured

Lottery operator GTECH Holdings Corp., currently under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission on alleged bribery charges in Brazil, said Monday a contract to run an online lottery in Mexico was reinstated.

Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $35 Million

The jackpot for the Friday, August 13, 2004 Mega Millions drawing grows to an estimated $35 million.

Gaming Industry Wins Key Ruling in Lawsuit

The gaming industry claimed a partial victory Tuesday when a federal appeals court ruled that the millions of people who have lost money playing video poker and electronic slot machines over the years cannot be included as plaintiffs in a lawsuit against more than 60 gaming companies that are accused of civil racketeering.

Planet Hollywood Restaurant at Issue as Aladdin Takeover Application is Heard

One of the many unresolved questions regarding a partnership's bid to take control of the Aladdin hotel-casino in a few weeks involves the Planet Hollywood restaurant up the street.

New York Racetrack Files Bankruptcy

News Brief: Mid-State Raceway says it will file for bankruptcy protection for its Vernon Downs harness track, which has been plagued by mounting debt and management turmoil.

eCOGRA and Casino City Announce Collaboration Agreement

eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance and Casino City today announce a joint collaborative agreement and the introduction of new eCOGRA certification features on the popular Casino City website.

WagerOnSports.com Release Odds on Olympic Doping

WagerOnSports.com today announced odds on which country would have the first athlete fail a drug test at the 2004 Summer Games in Athens.

Delta Leads Way in Louisiana Racino Purses

News Brief: Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino reigned as Louisiana's top moneymaking racino in the first six months of 2004, according to figures from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.

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