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Borgata Plans Fireworks

24 June 2004

News Brief: Fireworks-lovers will be able to get their fill on July Fourth at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, which announced Wednesday that it would host a ‘world-class fireworks extravaganza’ on Independence Day.

Borgata Exceeds Expectations

24 June 2004

News Brief: Borgata, the Las Vegas-style megaresort that was supposed to vault Atlantic City into the major leagues of gambling, as lived up to its hype and dramatically exceeded financial projections in its first year of operation.

MGM Mirage Considering Keeping Circus Circus

24 June 2004

MGM Mirage, once its $7.9 billion buyout of Mandalay Resort Group is done, is interested in keeping and maybe redeveloping Circus Circus, MGM Mirage President Jim Murren said.

Judge Refuses to Drop Gaming Conspiracy Charges

23 June 2004

News Brief: A federal judge on Tuesday denied a motion to dismiss the bribery conspiracy case against top officials at Lincoln Park gaming center and dog track.

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $177 Million

23 June 2004

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday, June 25 has been pushed up to an estimated $177 million.

Comstock Casino Set to Open in Carson City

23 June 2004

News Brief: Workers are putting the finishing touches on Carson City’s newest casino, expected to open July 1 on the northeast side of town.

Ontario Tribe Fights Smoking Ban

23 June 2004

News Brief: The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, operators of Great Blue Heron Charity Casino, are at odds with the Ontario Health Department over a smoking ban.

Ontario Nixes Gambling on Ferries

23 June 2004

ews Brief: The Ontario government torpedoed reports today that it would consider letting travelers on the new high-speed ferry to Rochester play video lottery terminals in provincial waters.

Bill Would Allow VLTs on Fast Ferry Between Rochester and Toronto

23 June 2004

News Brief: Video lottery terminals would be allowed on the high-speed ferry that recently began operating between Rochester, N.Y., and Toronto under a measure introduced in the state legislature.

Executive Sees Rough Skies Ahead for Airline Industry

23 June 2004

The head of Southern Nevada's second-busiest airline painted a dismal portrait of the U.S. aviation industry Tuesday, telling a Las Vegas audience high fuel costs and rigid competition could soon permanently ground many of today's largest carriers.

Caesars Completes Sale of Hilton for $280 Million

22 June 2004

Another Las Vegas landmark changed hands Friday when Caesars Entertainment completed the $280 million sale of the Las Vegas Hilton to Colony Capital.

Beltarra Attendance Up

22 June 2004

News Brief: A surge in attendance at Belterra Casino Resort & Spa boosted the May turnstile count at southeastern Indiana's three casinos by 7 percent compared with the same month a year earlier.

BetWWTS.com Offers Updated Odds on Canadian Election

22 June 2004

First handicapping the political race at the beginning of June, online bookmaker BetWWTS.com today announced updated odds on the outcome of the Canadian Federal Election.

Ticketmaster Offers New Ticketing Initiatives With Mohegan Sun

22 June 2004

Mohegan Sun and Ticketmaster have signed a multi-year ticketing agreement for all Mohegan Sun events.

Ben Affleck Wins California State Poker Championship

22 June 2004

Ben Affleck won a major poker open last night when he captured Commerce Casino's California State Poker Championship's $10,000-buy in event that netted him a cool $356,400, and a seat at the World Poker Tour Championship next April.

Harrah's Pays $73 Million to Bluffs Run Casino

22 June 2004

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. said it recently paid about $73 million to an Iowa West Racing Association affiliate as an additional purchase price consideration for the Bluffs Run Casino.

Argosy Casino Riverside Announces $75 Million Expansion

22 June 2004

Argosy Gaming Company has announced a $75 million expansion at Argosy Casino Riverside, an investment which will create a high-quality 250-room resort hotel and new 1,400-space parking garage.

California Tribal Casino Re-opens

21 June 2004

News Brief: Shodakai Casino, a tribal casino in Mendocino County reopened Friday after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order to regulators who ordered it closed 11 days ago.

Hilton Owner Plans Changes

18 June 2004

The new owners of the Las Vegas Hilton say it ‘desperately needs nourishment’ to improve its performance.

MGM Grand Detroit Warn Rivals

18 June 2004

News Brief: Executives of the MGM Grand Detroit Casino have warned the majority owners of Greektown Casino that they will sue if plans to develop a $350 million casino in Romulus are not dropped.

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