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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.”

Poker: The Next Big Wave

5 December 2003

The trend has been accelerating for the past two years or more - online poker in specialised Internet rooms using a diversity of both familiar and lesser known, purpose-built software suites.

Gambling Expansion Slowing Down

5 December 2003

The apparent economic recovery now under way may be lining some U.S. consumers' pockets with extra cash, but it's also slowing the spread of gaming around the country.

$100 Million Planned for The Orleans

5 December 2003

Coast Casinos on Thursday announced preliminary plans to add a third $100 million tower at The Orleans on West Tropicana.

Bidders Contending For Maryland Track

4 December 2003

News Brief: Ten groups of investors have filed separate bids to buy Rosecroft Raceway in Oxon Hill, lured by the racetrack's potential to become an East Coast magnet for slot-machine gamblers.

Casino Dealers Caught Cheating

4 December 2003

News Brief: Authorities in have arrested a dealer and two players at Thunder Valley Casino near Lincoln, California, on suspicion of running crooked card games.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $66 Million

4 December 2003

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $66 million. That's the largest current lottery jackpot in the nation.

Culinary, MGM Grand Reach Agreement

4 December 2003

The Las Vegas Culinary Union has struck its latest labor contract with the MGM Grand resort.

Agassi, Former IGT Exec Invest in Las Vegas Casino

4 December 2003

Count tennis star Andre Agassi and former International Game Technology Chairman Chuck Mathewson as prospective owners of downtown Las Vegas’ Golden Nugget.

Hastings Park Slot Plan on Hold

3 December 2003

News Brief: After a Vancouver city council vote on Tuesday night, installing slots at the Hastings Park racetrack is still on hold.

Canadian Swindlers Target UK Pensioners

3 December 2003

International News Brief: The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has warned that more than 15 call centres are targeting the UK with a new scam offering to forward winnings from the Canadian Lottery in return for a fee.

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