News - Page 1418

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

If you've driven down the Strip anytime in the past few years, you know how bad traffic is.

A nasty dust-up over taxes owed on tip income has Las Vegas bar and restaurant workers seething and the Internal Revenue Service beating a hasty retreat -- for now.

International News Brief: The change of locale from jail cell to classy hotel must be a gratifying one for David Carruthers, the jilted former boss of online betting firm BetOnSports.

News Brief: The director of Oklahoma’s lottery says higher gasoline prices and summer vacation season are putting a dent in sales.

ews Brief: Shortly after the first viewings of the Saratoga Gaming and Raceway plan were had, concerns are already being raised by residents living in the area.

News Brief: A feud in French Lick pits the owners of the resort and casino against each other, but that's not keeping thousands of people from trying to get much-needed jobs.

News Briefs: Some lawmakers are pushing for a close to loopholes that are allowing casino groups to continue making political contributions.

News Brief: Thanks for $19 million from casino profits five new recreation centers are opening in Arizona.

News Brief: With a $15 million advance from the Horseshoe Casino hanging in the balance, the City Council will meet tonight with the committee charged with developing the magnet school the gaming loan was supposed to finance.

News Brief: Hammond is the only Northwest Indiana city to use casino dollars to send kids to college. So far 117 students have been given the scholarships.

ews Brief: The Seneca Nation's casino in Niagara Falls would have to close if gambling opponents win their federal lawsuit aimed at stopping a Buffalo gaming hall, the tribe acknowledged in a report this week.

Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $51 million.

No ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $40 million jackpot. the jackpot for the next Mega Millions drawing grows to an estimated $49 million.

MotorCity Casino reveals an exciting new expansion design, which reflects the historic romance between the City of Detroit and the automobile.

CEOs head to The Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Oct 22-27, to battle for the Chairman of Poker title and cash prize.

Harrah's Entertainment reports that the Grand Biloxi Casino Hotel and Spa has re-opened to the public.

Casino City reporters Aaron Todd and Ryan McLane release the transcipt from the first Casino City Debate - an email-argument series that sometimes turns ugly. This week's topic - the Men's Most Outstanding Player (MOP) at the 2006 World Series of Poker.

News Brief: Net revenues rose nearly 5 percent to $1.27 billion, although net income was down 74.5 percent to $98.5 million, according to figures released by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission.

News Brief: Depending on how fast signatures can be counted, and the time appellate courts need to review the matter, Nebraskans might have a chance to vote in November on a plan for building three casinos.