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Cannery Completes Payment of Loan

13 October 2004

Vestin Mortgage Inc. said this morning that the Cannery Casino & Hotel completed payment in full of the Las Vegas-based lender's $54 million loan.

Inside Gaming Column: Grins and Giggles Amid the Gadgets

13 October 2004

A selection of news and views this week from inside the industry.

Striking Worker Charges Security Firm with Assault

13 October 2004

News Brief: A striking casino worker filed a complaint against a private security firm over the weekend, charging he was assaulted while on the picket line.

Street Seen As Reassured About Harrah's-Caesars Deal

13 October 2004

Strong arguments by Harrah's executives have helped persuade Wall Street that its $9.4 billion plan to buy Caesars Entertainment makes strategic sense, analysts said Friday.

Unperturbed Gaming Executives Say Industry Going Strong

13 October 2004

The state of the gaming industry is good -- despite growing pains from the spread of racinos and tribal casinos, political bias against casinos and the threat of terror attacks, top gaming executives said Wednesday at the Global Gaming Expo.

Mississippi Judge Won't Reconsider Casino Barge Decision

13 October 2004

News Brief: A Harrison County judge has refused to reconsider his ruling in August that the Mississippi Gaming Commission was wrong when it approved plans by Treasure Bay to move its casino barge to a man-made basin.

Illinois' Casinos Report Results Up

12 October 2004

News Brief: Harrah's Joliet Hotel & Casino in September led a third consecutive month of improving revenues at Illinois casinos.

Suncoast Casino Summer Results Up

12 October 2004

International News Brief: Tsogo Sun's Suncoast Casino fared well over the holiday season, despite a staff strike that lasted almost a month.

TV, Web Driving Poker Fever

12 October 2004

While the popularity of televised poker tournaments has helped drive business to casino poker rooms, online poker sites may be equally, if not more responsible, for the surge in casino traffic.

Former Casino Clerk Takes Borgata VP Position

12 October 2004

News Brief: Larry Mullin, who got his start in the casino industry nearly 20 years ago manning a promotions booth at Harrah's Atlantic City, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer at the Borgata.

Northern Lights Casino to Host Satellite Poker Tournament

12 October 2004

The Northern Lights Casino & Hotel in Walker, Minnesota is hosting the World Poker No-Limit Hold 'Em Satellite Tournament throughout October.

Hoosier Park Increases Purse

12 October 2004

Hoosier Park at Anderson has announced a purse increase of $1,000 per race for its Thoroughbred racing program.

Churchill Downs Revises Earnings Forecast

12 October 2004

Churchill Downs is revising its earnings outlook for Q3 2004 and further lowering its outlook for the full year to reflect increased spending on alternative gaming efforts and special, non-cash impairment charges for Ellis Park due to softness in business at that racetrack.

Panel: Communication Lags in Casino Security

8 October 2004

According to a panel, technology is improving the chances that an undesirable person in a casino can be quickly identified, casinos haven't been keeping up with technology that gives them the ability to move and store that data.

Industry Fears Effect of Anti-Smoking Efforts

8 October 2004

A host of gaming experts warned casino bosses this week that their industry is coming under attack by a well-organized and well-funded group of anti-smoking activists that aim to ban smoking in casinos.

Peppermill Hosts Blackjack Tournament

8 October 2004

The Peppermill will be giving away more than $20,000 in cash prizes with the winner collecting $10,000.

Atlantic City Mayor Accused of Union Busting

8 October 2004

News Brief: Atlantic City Council President Craig Callaway publicly accused the mayor of attending a casino function in spite of the strike by the casino-workers union.

World Poker Tour Debuts 'WTP Poker Corner'

8 October 2004

The World Poker Tour and Travel Channel will once again break new ground, this time by launching the first televised poker analysis show.

Fair Grounds Race Course Names New Director

8 October 2004

Churchill Downs Incorporated has named D. Ben Huffman director of racing and racing secretary for Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Taxes Irk Casino Execs

7 October 2004

Casino executives expressed frustration and concerns over some states’ casino taxes while speaking the Global Gaming Expo.

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