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Las Vegas Sands Files for IPO

7 September 2004

Las Vegas Sands on Friday afternoon filed a $350 million initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that could be used to underwrite the new Palazzo adjacent to The Venetian.

Court Rejects Appeal of Stratosphere Ride Case

3 September 2004

The Nevada Supreme Court today rejected the appeal of the Stratosphere Resort & Casino to develop a roller-coaster-type thrill ride at its property in Las Vegas.

Developer Makes Challenge to New Mexico Racino

3 September 2004

News Brief: The developer of a proposed casino in Anthony, New Mexico has issued a challenge to the owner of the Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino.

Showtime Championship Boxing Will Make History at Caesars Palace

3 September 2004

Showtime's spectacular tripleheader on Saturday, October 2, will be the first boxing event to take place in the new outdoor Amphitheatre at Caesars Palace.

Powerball Jackpot Raised to $45 Million

2 September 2004

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $45 million.

Iowa Casino Fined for Underage Gambling

2 September 2004

News Brief: The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is expected to assess a $10,000 fine against Bluffs Run Casino for a July incident during Thursday's meeting at Johnston.

More Colleges Offering Casino Courses

2 September 2004

News Brief: As states turn to casinos for gambling revenues, public colleges nationwide are increasingly offering courses and majors on casinos and gambling.

More Betting on Fantasy Football Teams

1 September 2004

News Brief: More than 15 million people in the U.S. played fantasy sports last year, including 12 million in fantasy football, according to a survey conducted by the Fantasy Sports Trade Association.

Cincinnati Kid Tops Gambling Movie Survey

1 September 2004

International News Brief: According to a online casino poll, the ice-cool nerve of the poker-faced card-sharp is no better embodied than by Steve McQueen.

Casino Board Member Drops Request for Salary

1 September 2004

A member of the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino board of directors has dropped his proposal that board members receive an annual salary.

Maloofs Pad Schwarzenegger Campaign

1 September 2004

News Brief: When they organized a $1 million fundraiser for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in February, Gavin and Joe Maloof's family casino business was negotiating a deal that would net them millions from running what could be one of the world's largest casinos.

New Chapter for Aladdin Begins as Earl Takes Over

1 September 2004

Workers of the Aladdin hotel and casino had New York strip steak for breakfast this morning in the employee dining room. It was Robert Earl's way of saying thank you for persevering through 35 months of operating in bankruptcy.

Voters Say 'Yes' to Casino

1 September 2004

News Brief: A vote for riverboat gambling in Washington County narrowly passed Tuesday to the relief of residents who for years have been praying for progress to touch their small town.

Handle Falls at Pimlico Summer Meet

31 August 2004

News Brief: The average total daily handle at the recently concluded Pimlico Race Course summer race meet declined 10.3% compared with last year’s summer meet at Laurel Park with betting on live racing dropping 5.5%.

Caesars Palace Cuts Craps Supervisor Jobs

30 August 2004

Caesars Entertainment Inc. has eliminated 27 craps supervisor jobs at its Caesars Palace resort, saying those positions aren't needed to run the games effectively.

Woman Celebrates Anniversary with $4.3 Million Slot Jackpot

30 August 2004

A woman celebrating her wedding anniversary alone while her husband of 38 years fulfilled his scheduled offshore work duties won a $4,336,288 slot jackpot at Harrah's New Orleans Casino.

Powerball Jackpot Grows to $36 Million

30 August 2004

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $36 million.

Penn National to Sell Louisiana

30 August 2004

News Brief: Penn National Gaming Inc. has agreed to sell the financially troubled Hollywood Casino in Shreveport to a small Nevada casino operator.

Borgata Strong and Growing Stronger

30 August 2004

News Brief: Ever since the billion-dollar Borgata opened, the megaresort, which raked in more than $1.8 million in daily casino winnings in July, is already looking to get bigger and better.

California Casino Faces Infrastructure Struggles

30 August 2004

News Brief: California’s Campo band have been struggling with sewage and groundwater issues since building their casino in 2001 and the issues are not going away.

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