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Icahn May be Looking at Las Vegas Hilton

A real estate limited partnership controlled by investor Carl Icahn may be in talks with a company regarding the possible acquisition of the Las Vegas Hilton.

Indiana to Investigate Blue Chip Casino

News Brief: The Indiana Gaming Commission will investigate dealings between the Blue Chip Casino and its former owner, who was stripped of a casino license in Illinois.

Police Officer Who Cashed Stolen Casino Chip Resigns

News Brief: A town police officer accused of cashing a stolen gambling chip at the Mohegan Sun Casino has resigned.

New Mexico Casino Ad Irks Competitors

News Brief: A newspaper ad by Isleta Casino zinging other Albuquerque-area Indian casinos has irked the competition since tribal casinos traditionally have presented a united front.

Rosecroft Raceway Attracts Dozen Bids

ews Brief: Twelve interests submitted bids on November 21 to purchase Rosecroft Raceway, a Standardbred facility near Washington, D.C., that could be Maryland’s most lucrative site of slot machines if the Legislature approves expanded gaming at state racetracks.

Churchill Downs Fears Impact of Louisville Smoking Ban

News Brief: Churchill Downs is ‘extremely nervous’ that a smoking ban in Louisville would drive even more people across the river, according to the track's senior vice president.

Casinos Donate $100K To New USM Center

News Brief: Two Gulf Coast casinos have given $100,000 to the University of Southern Mississippi's new economic development center.

Site Offers Odds on the Next Big Story

News Brief: BeverlyHillsBookie.com, an offshore sports-gambling site, began accepting what it called `Media Proposition’ bets this fall where visitors can bet which big-name journalist will get the next big story.

New Orleans Track Faces Challenges

News Brief: The Fair Grounds' racing meet begins on Thanksgiving while the track’s officials are dealing with court ruling that forced the track into bankruptcy reorganization, a year-long project of adding slot machines and stiff competition from other tracks.

Casinos Hiring Brazil students

News Brief: Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun have hired several hundred Brazilian students to work in their casinos through the winter.

Pechanga Raises the Stakes

News Brief: Pechanga Resort & Casino, answering a space squeeze, announces 100,000-square-foot expansion plan.

River Rock Casino Reports $6 Million A Month in Revenue

News Brief: River Rock Casino reports revenues of more than $6 million a month, clearing nearly $1.2 million a month after expenses. By late next year, its gross gaming revenue could exceed $350 million annually.

Poker Becoming TV's Hot Programming Trends

News Brief: Card playing has improbably become one of TV's hottest programming trends.

Boomtown Casino and Hotel Reno Rings in New Year

Boomtown Casino and Hotel Reno will toast 2004 with a New Year’s Eve celebration of free champagne, party favors and live entertainment from the Lelands.

Grand Victoria Makes Point at Craps

John G. Brokopp: "Table games promotions are rare, but the Grand Vic has come up with one for dice players that ranks as the best ever in this market."

Canadian Report: Half of Teens Gamble

News Brief: Half of Canadian teens gamble for fun, research shows, but many aren't getting the message that they can develop a gambling problem.

Bill Gives FBI More Access to Casino Records

A plan to give the FBI easier access to financial records from casinos and other businesses will now go to the president to sign.

Investor Accused of Bilking New York Harness Track

ews Brief: A Las Vegas investor and his associates have been accused of bilking an upstate New York harness race track of $7.5 million in questionable loan fees.

Aladdin Generates Positive Cash Flow

The Aladdin hotel-casino, in the process of being sold to a group headed by the CEO of Planet Hollywood International Inc. for $635 million, reported a profitable October before bankruptcy expenses.

Binion's Horseshoe Owner Negotiating Power Bill

Binion's Horseshoe is past due on bills with Nevada Power Co., and utility executives said Thursday that they are negotiating a settlement with Horseshoe owner Becky Behnen.

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