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Chukchansi Casino Boosts Economy

16 June 2004

News Brief: The Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino in its first year has super charged the local economy with hundreds of new jobs and millions of new dollars.

Man Aims for Poker Record

15 June 2004

News Brief: New England resident went on a 72-hour card-playing odyssey, in his attempt to set a world record for the longest casino poker session.

Study: Dopamine Levels Highest When Gambling

15 June 2004

News Brief: Researchers have discovered that dopamine levels in our brains vary the most in situations where we are unsure if we are going to be rewarded, such as when we are gambling or playing the lottery.

Hilton Buyer Gets License Approval from Gaming Board

15 June 2004

The Nevada Gaming Control Board, paving the way for the $280 million sale of the Las Vegas Hilton, on Monday gave its approval to granting gaming licenses for buyer Colony Capital.

Harrah's Louisiana Purchase Approved

15 June 2004

News Brief: The nine-member Louisiana Gaming Control Board voted unanimously Monday to approve the sale of Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City to Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.

Casino Companies Win with Tribes

15 June 2004

News Brief: Casino companies that manage tribal casinos have become one of the hottest plays on Wall Street.

Hoosier Park at Anderson Concludes 2004 Standardbred Meet

15 June 2004

Total wagering reached $43.3 million for the 60-day meet compared to $31.6 million during the 50-day meet in 2003.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $38 Million

14 June 2004

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $38 million.

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $100 Million

14 June 2004

Since no ticket matched the June 11 numbers, the June 15th Mega Millions jackpot is to reach an estimated $100 Million.

Three Rivers Casinos Ready to Open

11 June 2004

News Brief: Three Rivers Casino is offering a host of enticements, including free valet parking, in order to lure customers into the casino that opens later this month.

West Virginia Track Adding Slots

11 June 2004

News Brief: Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center is adding 200 more slot machines this month to accommodate the facility's growing popularity and to boost cash flow.

Man Sets Casino Record

11 June 2004

News Brief: The Guinness Book of World Records has reported that Ed Wheeler, a 77-year-old from New York State, is the new record holder having toured the most casinos in the world.

Powerball Jackpot Grows to $30 Million

10 June 2004

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $30 million.

Casino Watchers Ponder Possible Antitrust Issues

10 June 2004

Some casino industry watchers have begun wondering how the regulatory scrutiny of an MGM Mirage acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group would be affected if a Democratic administration is in power.

Cash Systems, Casino Queen Riverboat Sign Contract

10 June 2004

Cash Systems, Inc. have signed a contract to provide credit card cash advance and ATM services to the Casino Queen Riverboat.

Gambling Growing in US

10 June 2004

News Brief: American Gaming Association recently released the results of a study that found increases in national gambling.

Charles Town Commits to Lobbying Effort

9 June 2004

News Brief: The president of Charles Town Races & Slots is moving to a new position that will give the company a full-time liaison to state and local governments.

Pimlico Meet Handle Up Slightly

9 June 2004

News Brief: The Maryland Jockey Club reported slight increases in total handle and on-track handle for the 48-day spring meet at Pimlico Race Course, which concluded on Sunday.

Mega Million Jackpot Grows to $85 Million

9 June 2004

The excitement continues to grow as the jackpot for the Friday, June 11, 2004 Mega Millions drawing is an estimated $85 million.

Expansion Begins at Oregon Casino

9 June 2004

News Brief: Work has begun on a $20 million project to expand the hotel at the Spirit Mountain Casino in Oregon.

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