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Holdup Loot Bet at Casino

3 December 2003

News Brief: When it came time to cut his losses, a 24-year-old Massachusetts man with an admitted gambling problem apparently just didn't know how.

Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to Estimated $44 Million

3 December 2003

The jackpot for the Friday, December 5, 2003 drawing is estimated at $44 million.

Bellagio Hopes Tower Brings Power

3 December 2003

The 928-room tower now under construction at the Bellagio should help the Strip property cement its position as one of the top draws for premium players in Las Vegas, the megaresort's hotel boss said recently.

Celine Dion Cancels Vegas Shows

2 December 2003

News Brief: Celine Dion has canceled her Wednesday and Thursday shows on the Las Vegas Strip to attend her father's funeral in Montreal.

National Council of Legislators Focus on Online Gambling

2 December 2003

News Brief: Issues related to the loss of tax dollars from Internet wagering will come into focus when state legislators from across the country meet in Las Vegas to focus on public policy questions related to Internet, casino, and other forms of gaming.

Tax Bill for Horseshoe: $5 Million

2 December 2003

The Internal Revenue Service has placed a tax lien on the 52-year-old downtown gambling hall, claiming the Horseshoe has yet to pay $5 million in past due payroll taxes.

Aztar Resumes Expansion of Atlantic City Tropicana Expansion

2 December 2003

Aztar reports that construction has recommenced in the hotel tower and in part of the dining, entertainment and retail portion of the expansion of its Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Mohegan Sun Gift Card

1 December 2003

News Brief: Mohegan Sun has introduced a gift card that can be used for shopping, dining or events but not for gambling.

Powerball Reaches $57 Million

1 December 2003

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $57 million.

Gambling Being Considered in Several States

1 December 2003

News Brief: Nationally, legalizing gambling has taken a political front seat in many states.

Binion's Horseshoe Hit with $5 Million Lien

28 November 2003

inion's Horseshoe is behind on its payments to the Internal Revenue Service for employee payroll withholding taxes. The IRS has placed a federal tax lien on hotel-casino, claiming some $5 million in taxes are past due.

Boy Found Gambling in Casino

27 November 2003

News Brief: Casino Windsor could face sanctions from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario after a 12-year-old boy was nabbed trying his luck on the gaming floor.

What is Isleta? A Casino Resort Breaking the Mold!

27 November 2003

Frank Scoblete: In a time when many casinos have become lock stepped in a narrow corporate-think that attempts to soak every last dime from the players, seemingly incapable of understanding that players’ bankrolls and their desire to play losing session after losing session are not infinite, the Isleta Casino Resort in Albuquerque, New Mexico is breaking the mold and it’s breaking it big time.

Icahn May be Looking at Las Vegas Hilton

26 November 2003

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

26 November 2003

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

26 November 2003

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

26 November 2003

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

25 November 2003

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

25 November 2003

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

25 November 2003

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

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