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Online Gaming News
Station Changes Board Composition
9 Dec 2003
Station Casinos, Inc. reports that Lee Isgur has been elected to its Board of Directors and that Glenn Christenson and Delise Sartini have resigned from the Board.
Nevada Commissioners Delay Vote on Station Tower
4 Dec 2003
More than three hours of sometimes acrimonious testimony and cross talk Wednesday failed to produce a decision from the Clark County Commission on a proposed 300-foot tower and 1,500-room resort in Summerlin, Nevada.
Scientific Games Forms Alliance with Breeders' Cup
3 Dec 2003
News Brief: Scientific Games and Breeders’ Cup Ltd. have signed a licensing agreement that will allow North American lotteries to tie their games into the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships.
Churchill Expects Small Derby Seat Loss
3 Dec 2003
News Brief: Despite on ongoing $121-million renovation project, Churchill Downs officials anticipate a net loss of slightly more than 313 seats for the 2004 Kentucky Derby.
Rank Group Aims to Refinance Debt
3 Dec 2003
nternational News Brief: Rank Group is aiming to raise £150 million to refinance existing debt and cut the group's interest rate.
Sky City Hedges Building Bets for Casino
3 Dec 2003
International News Brief: Sky City has thrown down a challenge to Australian politicians, saying the extent of the investment in their Adelaide casino will depend on several factors, including the effects of looming regulatory changes across the Tasman.
Robert Mathewson Appointed to IGT Board
3 Dec 2003
Robert A. Mathewson has been appointed to the Board of Directors of International Game Technology.
Report: Horseshoe Gaming Buyout Risky
3 Dec 2003
Harrah's Entertainment's planned $1.45 billion buyout of Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp. creates substantial investor risks even though it may make strategic sense, a Merrill Lynch investor advisory warned Tuesday.
Scientific Games Awarded On-Line Contract for the North Dakota Lottery
3 Dec 2003
cientific Games is the apparent winner of the bid to provide on-line systems and services to the North Dakota Lottery.
Microgaming Releases Revolutionary Multi-Play Slot: MegaSpins
3 Dec 2003
Press Release: Microgaming Releases Revolutionary Multi-Play Slot: MegaSpins
National Council of Legislators Focus on Online Gambling
2 Dec 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.
Station Casinos Aims Red Rock Project at an Upscale Clientele
2 Dec 2003
Station Casinos' planned $400 million plus Red Rock Station will continue the gaming company's recent evolution into more than just a locals casino company.
Sky City Casino Revamped
1 Dec 2003
International News Brief: Sky City Entertainment yesterday announced plans to rebuild its casino in Adelaide, Australia.
Churchill Downs Sets Record for Wagers
1 Dec 2003
Churchill Downs reported gains in on-track attendance and wagering and set another record for total wagering during its 27-day "Fall Festival Of Racing" that drew to a close on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Rank Blames Stagnant Results on London Casino Market
27 Nov 2003
International News Brief: Rank Group Plc, the U.K. owner of the Hard Rock Cafe chain, said operating profit has stagnated in the second half because London's casino market has yet to revive.
Sportsbooks Support TAB Merger Conditionally
25 Nov 2003
International News Brief: Tabcorp's proposed $2.3 billion takeover of NSW TAB has won conditional support from some of its biggest competitors, the online sports betting agencies.
Mirage Resorts Sues Web Site Operator
25 Nov 2003
News Brief: Mirage Resorts has filed a lawsuit against a company of unknown origin alleging cyber-squatting and trademark infringement.
Sky City Entertainment Denies Allegations
24 Nov 2003
nternational News Brief: Sky City Entertainment has taken legal advice over an anonymous document that claims directors breached market disclosure obligations.
Penn National Gaming Launches Debt Offering
24 Nov 2003
Penn National Gaming, Inc. plans to offer $200 million of Senior Subordinated Notes in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933.
Scientific Games Wins Tennessee Lottery Instant Contract
24 Nov 2003
Scientific Games International has received approval from the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. for a multi-year contract to provide instant tickets and a range of associated services for the new Tennessee Lottery.
Harrah's Total Rewards on BusinessWeek List
21 Nov 2003
Harrah's Entertainment was named a `Web Smart 50’ company in the November 24 edition of BusinessWeek magazine.
Winajackpot Pays Out $453,617 In Single Jackpot Win
20 Nov 2003
Happy winner Donna T. took away on November 17 $453,617 in prize money when she struck lucky playing Gold Rally Slots at Casino Del Rio – a member of the WinAJackpot network of Playtech-powered casinos.
Red Rock Casino Proposal Draws Opposing Rallies
20 Nov 2003
Opponents of a proposal to build a 300-foot tower along with a new casino and resort in Summerlin announced that they would hold a rally Friday to pressure developer Howard Hughes Corp. to abandon its support of the project.
Only Louisiana Investigating Harrah's Merger
20 Nov 2003
Regulators in Louisiana, Mississippi and Indiana must approved the merger between Harrah’s Entertainment and Horseshoe Gaming Holdings. Only Louisiana has initiated an investigation of the merger.
Wynn Tower Growing
20 Nov 2003
The construction of the $70 million water-themed theater at Wynn Last Vegas is well under way, and will be finished about eight months before the property's scheduled April 2005 opening, developer Steve Wynn said.
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