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Mohegan Authority Names New President, CEO for Tracks

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, the operators of Mohegan Sun, announced today that Robert Soper has been designated to become President and Chief Executive Officer of Pocono Downs and five Pennsylvania off-track wagering operations.

Racino Opens, But Work Still Left

Off-track bettors get their first sight of new Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino today.

Fair Grounds Track Faces Competition

News Brief: Churchill Downs Inc. may be able to install up to 700 slot machines at Fair Grounds Race Course, but the track's slots parlor will be competing in a saturated casino state.

Powerball Jackpot Grows to $95 Million

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $95 million.

One Winning $149 Million Mega Million Ticket Sold

One ticket matched all six Mega Millions numbers in the Friday, November 19, 2004 drawing, and now players in New York City, New York are checking their tickets to see if they are the newest winner of an estimated $149 million jackpot.

Caesars Entertainment to Sell Caesars Tahoe to Columbia Sussex

Caesars Entertainment has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Caesars Tahoe casino resort to an affiliate of Columbia Sussex Corporation for approximately $45 million.

Horoscope for the week of November 21, 2004

With the Sun now in Jupiter ruled Sagittarius, the last month of 2004 has begun.

Union, Mandalay to Meet After Thanksgiving

A third meeting between a federal mediator and representatives of the Mandalay Resort Group and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 501 is expected to take place after Thanksgiving in an effort to resolve a months-long contract dispute.

Nevada, Hard Rock Reach Settlement

What was once one of the year's most-discussed local controversies ended with nary a whimper Thursday when the Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously reached a $100,000 settlement with Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel.

S&P Raises Ratings for Wynn Resorts

Standard & Poor's Ratings has raised its corporate and senior secured bank debt ratings for Wynn Resorts Ltd. and its subsidiary Wynn Las Vegas LLC to B+ from B based on higher performance expectations for Steve Wynn's upcoming Las Vegas resort, which is anticipated to open in April.

Borgata Results Still Hot

News Brief: Blockbuster business at Borgata paced the gaming industry to solid results in the critical third quarter.

Oklahoma Commission Plans to Draft Gambling Rules

News Brief: An Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission committee plans to have draft rules for governing gaming machines at horse racetracks ready by next month's meeting, officials say.

What Makes The WPO Tick?

Rudy Schiffer discusses the kind of effort that goes in to the World Poker Open and the problems that accompany the WPO's growing popularity.

Trump: French Lick Casino Plans on Schedule

News Brief: According to Donald Trump, the French Lick casino development is on schedule despite the expectation of bankruptcy for his casino operations.

Casino Workers Find a Home

Desert Oasis apartment complex, a virtual city of 52 beige stucco buildings in Primm, , is available only to employees of Primm Valley, an MGM Mirage subsidiary that owns the Buffalo Bill's, Primm Valley Resort and Casino and Whiskey Pete's properties in Primm.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $83 Million

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $83 million.

Spa Resort Celebrates First Anniversary

News Brief: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians are celebrating the first anniversary of their Spa Resort Casino.

Gaming Parlors are not Producing Desired Results

When gaming industry lobbyists persuaded the Nevada Legislature, the Nevada Gaming Commission and the state Gaming Control Board to approve a dramatic policy change allowing gamblers to bet behind closed doors, casino executives had dollar signs in their eyes.

New Thrill Ride Detailed

The Stratosphere hotel and casino today revealed details of its fourth thrill ride, scheduled to open early next year.

British Government Deals Losing Hand to Harrah's, MGM Mirage

Harrah's Entertainment and MGM Mirage emerged as losers Tuesday when the British government announced its initial plans for the deregulation of gaming in the United Kingdom, Wall Street analysts said.

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