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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.

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.

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