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New York Racino Back on Track

11 December 2003

MGM Mirage said today it would resume construction of a slot machine casino at the big Aqueduct Race Track in Queens, New York.

Exec: Racing Needs Control over Information

11 December 2003

News Brief: According to the President of the Jockey Club, if the sport of horse racing does not take action to protect its intellectual property, it could face decline as the value of its products slips across the world.

Resort's Slots Claim Outdated

11 December 2003

News Brief: Resorts Atlantic City advertises to have the “Loosest Overall Slots” but the claim is outdated and may land the casino in trouble.

California Casino Aims to be Electrically Self-Sufficient

10 December 2003

News Brief: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians made being electrically self-sufficient a priority when building their Spa Resort Casino.

Mega Millions Jackpot Up to $61 Million

10 December 2003

The jackpot for Friday's Mega Millions drawing has now grown to an estimated $61 million.

Two Injured Tropicana Workers Sue

10 December 2003

News Brief: Two construction workers injured in the Tropicana garage collapse plan to sue the city, county and state in separate actions, one claiming officials failed to properly inspect the casino site, the other charging they ignored dangerous on-site conditions.

Casinos Pledge to Follow AGA Rules

10 December 2003

News Brief: American Gaming Association members have pledge to follow the association’s new ‘Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming.

Harrah's Bid for Rosecroft the Biggest

10 December 2003

News Brief: Harrah’s Entertainment Corp. reportedly bid $25-million for the physical assets of Rosecroft Raceway near Washington, D.C., the largest of ten bids for the facility believed to be the most lucrative in Maryland if legislators legalize video lottery terminals at state racetracks.

World Poker Tour Develop New Nationwide Satellite Events

10 December 2003

The World Poker Tour and Lakes Entertainment have formalized a WPT Satellite program designed specifically to encourage casinos and online poker rooms to run satellite events that will feed directly into the season-ending World Poker Tour Championship.

Wireless Gambling Revenue Expected to Reach $16 Billion by 2008

9 December 2003

While needing to overcome some significant regulatory and legal hurdles, worldwide revenues for all forms of gambling on mobile phones can reach $16 billion by 2008, according to a new research report.

Kelly Clarkson Favored to Win World Idol

9 December 2003

Kelly Clarkson, is favored to win World Idol, according to Intertops.com.

Group Wants to be Player in Gaming Decisions

9 December 2003

The National Center for Responsible Gaming wants to establish a working relationship with the regulators and policymakers who continue to make lasting decisions about legalizing gambling and rules governing casinos.

Study Contradicts NCAA

9 December 2003

According to a Harvard University researcher, the extent of gambling that occurs on college campuses has been greatly exaggerated.

Waitress' Suit Against Caesars Reinstated

9 December 2003

The Nevada Supreme Court has reinstated a lawsuit by a cocktail waitress at Caesars Palace alleging the resort was negligent in not providing security in the employee parking garage, where she was abducted twice by her estranged husband.

Powerball Jackpot Grows to $76 Million

8 December 2003

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $76 million. That's the largest current lottery jackpot in the nation.

Problem Gambling Researcher: Scientific Data Needed

8 December 2003

A prominent gambling addiction researcher kicked off a problem gambling conference by advising casino and gambling treatment representatives to establish a `commitment to the scientific method’.

Las Vegas Casino Welcomes Shark

8 December 2003

News Brief: After more than two years in seclusion and doubts about whether it would survive in captivity, a great hammerhead shark was released this week into a massive aquarium at the Mandalay Bay hotel-casino.

Hoosier Park at Anderson Concludes 2003 Thoroughbred Meet

8 December 2003

Hoosier Park at Anderson concluded its ninth season of Thoroughbred racing Thursday, Dec. 4.

Alliance Gaming Sells Rail City Casino

8 December 2003

Alliance Gaming has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of 100% of the stock of Rail City Casino located in Sparks, Nevada, to The Sands Regent.

What Horseshoe Sale Means to Gamblers

7 December 2003

John G. Brokopp: Harrah’s has already announced intentions to preserve the Horseshoe brand in Hammond. More important, they should stick by the old adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

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