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Powerball Jackpot Rises to $84 Million

9 August 2004

News Brief: Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $84 million.

Canadian Lottery Players Trust Luck

9 August 2004

News Brief: Lacking the assistance of psychics, most Canadian betting on last night's record jackpot relied on their own numbers, or on a stroke of sympathy from a computer randomizer.

Palazzo Financing: Sands Has IPO Plan for Resort

9 August 2004

Based on surging demand for Las Vegas as a business and leisure travel destination, Las Vegas Sands is proceeding full-speed ahead with financing for a $1.6 billion, 3,000-room resort adjacent to The Venetian.

Trade Show Lodges Complaint Against Mandalay Director

6 August 2004

A small trade show said it has filed a formal complaint with Mandalay Resort Group against a Mandalay board member, saying the board member violated the company's conflict of interest rules by attempting to obtain an equity interest in the show and then blocking the show's desired dates.

Park Service's Plan to Buy Hacienda Advances

6 August 2004

A casino near the entrance to Lake Mead that has long been eyed by developers is one step closer to becoming property of the National Park Service.

NYRA Defends Security at Track After Van Slips Through

6 August 2004

News Brief: A local catering firm employee was surprised at how easily his van was allowed through a locked gate at Saratoga Race Course recently.

City Licenses For Vendors On Fast Track

5 August 2004

News Brief: Vendors could be at work outside Saratoga Race Course again in about 10 days.

SEC Filing Notes Wynn Las Vegas on Budget, on Schedule

5 August 2004

Wynn Resorts Ltd., the company behind the $2.7 billion Wynn Las Vegas megaresort, said in a Wednesday filing with federal regulators that it sold its Global Express aircraft this month for $33 million.

The Strip: Protesters Stage Rally at Aladdin

5 August 2004

With the expected takeover of the Aladdin by the Planet Hollywood ownership group less than a month away, an estimated 1,500 union protesters rallied Wednesday against the property's failure to recognize the union's organizing claims.

Ellis Island Sues Over Failed Tuscany Suites Merger

3 August 2004

The merger between the Ellis Island Casino & Brewery and the Tuscany Suites and Casino Resort has been scrapped and Ellis Island's owner has filed suit in Clark County District Court over the abandonment of the deal.

Nevada Gaming Commission: Hard Rock Ad Issues Unresolved

3 August 2004

Despite two months of talks between the Hard Rock Hotel and the state attorney general's office, the Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday said larger policy issues had to be addressed before the casino's allegedly pornographic advertising case can be resolved.

Heard it on the River

2 August 2004

Rudi Schiffer gives us the latest news from the Tunica, Mississippi casinos.

Tropicana Sued by Neighbor Over Collapse

30 July 2004

News Brief: The owner of a business located near the Tropicana parking garage that collapsed in October filed a lawsuit Thursday requesting all businesses that lost profits because of the accident and experienced other problems join in a suit against those responsible.

Borgata to Begin Expansion Soon

30 July 2004

News Brief: In just five months, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will start building on its very successful year with an aggressive expansion.

Bicycle Casino Hosts Poker Tournament

30 July 2004

From July 28th through September 5th, The Bicycle Casino hosts one of their largest poker tournaments of the year, the Legends of Poker.

BetWWTS.com Releases Election Odds

30 July 2004

BetWWTS.com has seen a shift in U.S. Presidential betting and now lists Democratic candidate John Kerry as a slight favorite to win the election.

Powerball Grows to $54 Million

29 July 2004

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $54 million.

Smaller Casinos May Face Tougher Rivals with Mergers

28 July 2004

Smaller, regional casinos will likely face tougher competition if the two pending acquisitions between MGM Mirage and Mandalay Resort Group and Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Inc. take effect, according to executives.

Washington Tribe Helps Problem Gamblers

28 July 2004

News Brief: Eastern Washington's Kalispel Tribe has decided that it needs to assist the gamblers in its Northern Quest casino who had developed problems.

Des Moines Accepts Racino Agreement

27 July 2004

News Brief: Des Moines city leaders, in agreeing Monday to accept millions of dollars from the state's most profitable racetrack-casino, will stand against any private company's attempts to bring a riverboat casino to the city.

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