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Global Gambling Expands as World Economy Slows

The 3rd Global Gambling Review: Double or Quits? is now available from Casino City Press, the exclusive North American distributor.

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $101 Million

With a jackpot of $101 million, the Mega Millions lottery game could make a lucky player an instant millionaire on Friday.

Makeover Planned for Mississippi Riverboat Casino

News Brief: A nearly $2 million plan is in the works to spruce up the10-year-old Baton Rouge-based Casino Rouge riverboat casino.

Betfair Welcomes Track Controlled Betting Exchange Proposal

ews Brief: Edward Wray, co-founder of Betfair, the world’s first peer-to-peer online betting exchange who is spearheading the exchange’s international expansion, has welcomed a proposal for a North American exchange controlled by racetracks for the benefit of the sport.

Kentucky Downs Former Shareholders Awarded $44 Million

News Brief: The former shareholders of the company that operated Dueling Grounds Race Course in Franklin, Kentucky, now known as Kentucky Downs, were awarded a total of $44-million in damages when a Simpson County jury concluded they were the victims of fraud.

Online Casino Makes Offer to Trump

News Brief: Casino Fortune, an Internet casino operator, said it is offering Donald Trump $400 million for a stake in his ailing casino company.

Giant Ad Appears on Luxor

A giant ad promoting a new Toyota truck appears on the side of the Luxor hotel and casino facing Mandalay Bay.

High Rollers' Habits Exposed in Book

International News Brief: Australia’s richest man, Kerry Packer, has been dubbed the ‘Prince of Whales’ in a new tell-all book on the world's leading casino high rollers.

MGM Grand, Tribe Spend Millions on Campaign

News Brief: The owners of Detroit's MGM Grand Casino and Soaring Eagle in Mt. Pleasant have spent nearly $7 million in the opening rounds of the campaign to win voter approval of a constitutional amendment to limit the expansion of gambling in Michigan.

Man Files Lawsuit Against Borgata

News Brief: A Delaware man has filed an age and race discrimination lawsuit against the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa claiming he was denied a job as a mechanic because recruiters were looking for candidates who were ‘fun, fast, friendly, fresh and focused.’

Monmouth Park Results Up

News Brief: Monmouth Park reported increases in average daily handle, on-track handle, and attendance for its 2004 meeting, which ended after 87 dates on Sunday.

Oneidas Appeal Ruling Against 1993 Casino Pact

News Brief: The Oneida Indian Nation has appealed a judge's ruling that the state agreement allowed the billion-dollar Turning Stone Casino to be built a decade ago is invalid.

Mega Millions Reaches $86 Million

No ticket managed to match all six numbers, so the jackpot for the Tuesday, September 28, 2004 drawing grows to an estimated $86 million.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $128 Million

Powerball is up for grabs again offering a jackpot of $128 million for next Wednesday's draw.

Harrah's, Caesars Sells Casinos to Colony Capital

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. have signed a definitive agreement to sell four casinos to an affiliate of Colony Capital, LLC.

Casino Entrepreneur Rises in Ranks

Gary Green’s high-speed ascension as the operator of two of the largest casinos in the Midwest is matched only by the three other casino projects he has on the table to open before the end of 2005.

Reno Man Becomes Millionaire

News Brief: A 25-year-old warehouse receiving manager from Reno hit it big at the Atlantis Casino Resort.

Inside Gaming Column: Gaming Giants Guarded About Deals

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

Hard Rock CEO Planning $1 Billion Condo-Hotel

The chief executive of the Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday announced plans to build four condo-hotel towers behind the resort at a cost of $1 billion, locking up a key parcel of land for future expansion.

Union Rejects Tropicana Offer

News Brief: Union officials fielded a contract offer from the Tropicana Casino and Resort on Thursday and then told casino officials they could jump off their building.

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