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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $51 Million

21 January 2004

The Mega Millions estimated jackpot is expected to grow to $51 million for the Friday, January 23, 2004 drawing.

Golden Nugget Bid Extension Expected

21 January 2004

Wall Street worry about one-year limitations on gaming licenses for the prospective owners of the Golden Nugget is expected to prompt the buyers' lawyers to ask the Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday to extend the limitations to four years, industry insiders said.

Boyd Gaming Agrees to Purchase Riverboat Casino from Harrah's

21 January 2004

Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming on Tuesday evening announced a $190 million deal to buy Harrah's Shreveport riverboat in northwestern Louisiana, a deal company executives believe adds a solid cash-producing casino at an attractive price.

Boyd Gaming to Acquire Harrah's Shreveport for $190 Million

21 January 2004

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. and Boyd Gaming Corporation have signed a definitive agreement for Harrah's to sell its Shreveport hotel-casino to Boyd Gaming for $190 million.

Casino Hit With Lawsuit in Gangs Battle

20 January 2004

A lawsuit filed last week in District Court claims an Arizona couple suffered emotional distress and physical harm when they witnessed a gun battle between rival motorcycle gangs at a Laughlin casino.

Study Optimistic About DeJope Bingo Hall

20 January 2004

News Brief: One study on the potential influence of a casino in Dane County is estimating that turning DeJope Bingo Hall into a casino would create more than 1,300 jobs and bring $47 million a year to the community.

Blackjack Competition Attracts the Pros

20 January 2004

News Brief: Blackjack professionals will reveal themselves at the Mohegan Sun this weekend for the World Series of Blackjack, an event that will be televised nationally.

Pinnacle Entertainment Appoints General Managers for Projects

20 January 2004

Pinnacle Entertainment reports management changes to provide the leadership for its Lake Charles project and continuation of the success of its Belterra property.

Casino Closing: Horseshoe Employees Getting Aid

20 January 2004

While executives continued talks Monday to complete Harrah's $50 million deal to buy Binion's Horseshoe, more than 200 of the closed casino's workers sought assistance from Nevada Partners and the Culinary Training Academy.

Powerball to Grow to $46 Million

19 January 2004

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $46 million.

Embezzlement Hurt Colleagues, They Say

19 January 2004

News Brief: In the five years that Sharon Wertz stole more than $700,000 from her former employer, she and her husband bought new vans, landscaped their yard, and gambled up a storm at Potawatomi Bingo Casino, according to Circuit Court records.

Alton Belle Casino's Numbers Down

19 January 2004

News Brief: Alton Belle Casino’s adjusted gross receipts and admissions fell for the second year in a row in 2003.

Ontario Casinos Take Big Hit

19 January 2004

Based on second quarter statistics compiled by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., attendance and revenues at both Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls and slot machine operations at Fort Erie Racetrack were down.

The Horseshoe Closing: Blame Becky

19 January 2004

Becky Binion Behnen's 5 1/2-year stint as owner of Binion's Horseshoe was a disaster, industry experts agreed.

Downtown Casino: Binion's Deal Still Unsigned

19 January 2004

Becky Binion Behnen and Harrah's Entertainment Friday were 'making substantial progress' in negotiating a final agreement to sell the landmark downtown hotel-casino, a lawyer for Behnen said Friday.

Gambling Opponent: Gambling Losing Ground

16 January 2004

News Brief: According to the executive director of the National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling, the tide is turning against gambling in the United States.

Iowa Regulators Approve Slots for Track

16 January 2004

News Brief: Iowa gambling regulators have unanimously approved a $15.6 million expansion to add 400 slot machines at Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino.

Binion Deal Unsigned

16 January 2004

Sources say that the owner of Binion’s Horseshoe has failed to sign or discuss a definitive sales agreement that was delivered to her Tuesday by prospective buyer Harrah's Entertainment.

Slot Revenue Boosts Connecticut Casinos' Win

16 January 2004

News Brief: Slot machine revenue at Connecticut's two casinos grew in December.

Binion Employees Get Support

15 January 2004

The Culinary union and the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation are joining to provide help and answers to Binion’s Horseshoe’s workers.

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