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Caesars to Sell Bally's Casino New Orleans

25 October 2004

Caesars Entertainment Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Bally's Casino New Orleans to an affiliate of Columbia Sussex Corporation for approximately $24 million.

Michigan Riverboat Casino to Expand

22 October 2004

News Brief: Ground has been broken on a new ship that will substantially increase the size of Blue Chip Casino, one of five riverboats along Indiana's Lake Michigan shoreline.

Commission Approves Venetian's Public Offering

22 October 2004

Las Vegas Sands Inc., which owns the Venetian and is building the 3,000-room Palazzo on the Las Vegas Strip, has received final approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission to sell up to $575 million in common stock.

Borgata Plans $347 Million Tower

22 October 2004

News Brief: Buoyed by phenomenal success in its first 15 months of operation, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is planning a $347 million expansion that will add a new 45-story hotel tower to the megaresort.

A Tale of Two Craps Crews

22 October 2004

Frank Scoblete: It was the best of crews; it was the worst of crews.

Lucky Eagle Casino to Host NWBA Title Match

21 October 2004

Lucky Eagle Casino will host its final fight of the year here November 6th.

Stratosphere Opens Topless Pool Area

20 October 2004

The Stratosphere hotel and casino has introduced a topless pool called Beach Club 25 on the 25th floor of its hotel tower.

Online Bookies Watching Election Closely

20 October 2004

News Brief: You might be better off talking with a bookie than watching the polls if you want to know whether Sen. John Kerry or President Bush will win the Oval Office this November.

Zone4Play Launches Mobile Casino Applications

20 October 2004

Zone4Play, Inc. is launching play-for-fun casino applications on mobile services offered by Sony-Ericsson, O2 and Orange IL.

Mega Million Jackpot Reaches $40 Million

20 October 2004

Mega Millions players from coast to coast are feeling the excitement as the jackpot grows to $40 million.

Experts: Problem Gambling Issue Growing

20 October 2004

News Brief: The boom in casino gambling, instant lottery tickets and other forms of gambling is causing more people to suffer severe problems, international researchers assembled here for a two-day meeting said Monday.

California Casinos Boost Job Rates

20 October 2004

News Brief: In Coachella Valley, the annual seasonal rise in jobs is being bolstered this year by major expansions at two valley casinos.

Hollywood Casino Shreveport Enters Agreement with Eldorado Resorts

20 October 2004

Hollywood Casino Shreveport has entered into an Investment Agreement with Eldorado Resorts LLC and certain affiliates providing for the acquisition of the company by Eldorado.

New General Manager Appointed for Womacks Casino

20 October 2004

Century Casinos, Inc. report that Mr. Bob Peyton has been selected as the new General Manager for Womacks Casino and Hotel.

Pinnacle Entertainment Receives Louisiana Gaming License Renewals

20 October 2004

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. reports that the Louisiana Gaming Control Board unanimously approved gaming license renewals for the Company's two current Louisiana casinos, Boomtown New Orleans and Boomtown Bossier City.

Churchill Downs Sells Stake in Kentucky Downs

20 October 2004

Churchill Downs has sold a 19-percent stake in Kentucky Downs, including debt owed to CDI, to Kelley Farms Racing.

Prairie Meadows Opposes Casino

19 October 2004

News Brief: A Prairie Meadows Racetrack lobbyist and other supporters of the Altoona, Iowa, racing and gambling operation have formed an organization to oppose the building of another casino in the area and have begun an advertising blitz.

Texas Commission to Decide on Betting Machines

19 October 2004

News Brief: Following a demonstration of Magna Entertainment Corp.’s Horse Wizard simplified betting machines, the Texas Racing Commission will decide whether to allow the machines at Lone Star Park during Breeders’ Cup week.

Mohegans File for Pennsylvania License

19 October 2004

News Brief: The Mohegans could have 200 slot machines on line at the Pocono Downs racetrack by spring if they obtain a conditional license from the State of Pennsylvania.

Wynn Set to Start Taking Job Applications for New Resort

19 October 2004

More than 125,000 of the city's best workers are expected to apply for jobs at Steve Wynn's new $2.4 billion Strip resort.

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