Article Archives for 2007-10-25

• Henrietta Hosts Networking Expo The Henrietta Chamber of Commerce presents a business and networking expo Wednesday. • Xerox Named to Dow Jones Index Dow Jones named Xerox to its sustainability North America index.

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Schedules Holiday Tour in California

SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is taking its show on the road.

New Charges Filed in O.J. Simpson Case

LAS VEGAS - New charges of felony coercion were filed Wednesday against O.J. Simpson and three co-defendants in the alleged armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers.

Hugh Jackman's Wife 'Disappointed' by 'Viva Laughlin' Flop

Hugh Jackman's wife and business partner Deborra Lee-Furness is "very disappointed" that their risky TV series has been cancelled after just two episodes.

Union election ordered at Foxwoods casino

The National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday ordered a union election at Foxwoods Resort Casino, which has been targeted by the United Auto Workers in a drive to organize 3,000 dealers.

Hands-On Mobile(TM) and World Poker Tour(R) Bring WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2 to Mobile and Online Audiences Everywhere

SAN FRANCISCO, BUSINESS WIRE -- Hands-On Mobile, Inc., the world's leading developer of connected games and applications, and WPT Enterprises, Inc. today announced the launch of the award-winning, multiplayer game WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2, sequel to the wildly successful WPT Texas Hold 'Em.

Police: Man Admits To 4 A.C. Casino Robberies

A man arrested Tuesday after trying to rob a cash advance teller at one Atlantic City casino confessed to robbing four gambling halls since July, State Police said.

CAMPAIGN FORUM: Shirley K. Turner, Democrat, Assembly, 15th Legislative District

When Senator Turner was elected to serve in the Legislature, she went with a commitment to all residents of the 15th District. She has helped to improve child safety, consumer protection, public health, education, ethics, and efficiency in government services.

MotorCity Casino pushes back opening of new hotel

DETROIT -- A spokeswoman says MotorCity Casino is pushing back the November 1st opening of its new luxury hotel because of delays in delivering furnishings and fixtures.

Monster Mash: Avenue Q Stars and Puppets Give Halloween Tips on CW Morning News

Current Avenue Q stars Mary Faber (with Kate Monster) and Christian Anderson (with Trekkie Monster) will appear on the CW 11 Morning News Oct. 26.

NEW: Woman robbed outside her home

Police are seeking a suspect who robbed a woman of less than $3 in front of her home early Wednesday morning.

Senecas partner for Mass. casino venture

A Massachusetts Indian tribe has turned to the Seneca Nation of Indians for assistance in landing a casino in the "Bay State."

Union election at Foxwoods tribal casino

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - The National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday ordered a union election at Foxwoods Resort Casino, a decision that could set the stage for one of the first unions at a tribal casino.

L/RAIN

LAS VEGAS (AP) — New charges of felony coercion were filed today against O.J. Simpson and three co-defendants in the alleged armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers.

Man Found Dead On The Bridges Golf Course

On Wednesday morning at 9:45am, the Bay St. Louis Police Department received a call from Hollywood Casino about a possible body floating in one of the ponds on the Bridges Golf Course.

Union election will happen at Foxwoods casino

(WTNH, Oct. 24, 2007 4:00 PM) _ A federal labor board has ruled that the dealers at Foxwoods Resort Casino can vote to unionize.

Wednesday October 24, 2007 - 16:59 EST

LONDON, England -- As reported by The Guardian: "A TV ad for Ladbrokes is to become the first campaign to be investigated by the advertising watchdog since betting advertising laws were relaxed last month.

NYT: Apple Finding New Movie Sources for iTunes

Stymied by some big studios, Apple is working with smaller film makers in order to bolster its film library, according to David Halbfinger of the New York Times

Daniels tells property tax plan

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A good starting point. That’s how two leading lawmakers — Democratic House Speaker Patrick Bauer and Republican Senate Tax Chairman Luke Kenley — tagged Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels’ major property tax restructuring and reduction proposal.

County finalizes plan to expand undercover drug unit

The Porter County Council on Tuesday reaffirmed its support to expand the undercover narcotics drug unit overseen by the Porter County Prosecutor’s office.

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• Published by the Inter-County Co-op Publishing Ass'n., Frederic, WI POLK COUNTY – A 25-year-old woman survived a gunshot to her face early Sunday morning and the 29-year-old man who allegedly shot her was apprehended 20 hours later nearly 100 miles away.

Woman loses $3 to armed robber

ST. CHARLES COUNTY - Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man who robbed a woman at gunpoint outside her home in St. Charles County early this morning, authorities said.

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UAW Wins Round In Foxwoods Union Fight

A federal labor official, issuing a decision this afternoon, cleared the path for table dealers at Foxwoods Resort Casino to vote whether to join a union, a victory for the United Auto Workers, which is trying to organize 3,000 dealers at the southeastern Connecticut casino.

Evansville attorney named to Indiana Gaming Commission

Marc Fine to fill seat vacated by longtime commission member Donald Vowels

Wednesday October 24, 2007 - 16:44 EST

SAN DIEGO, California -- As reported by Sign on San Diego: "Flames burned through and near San Diego County's Indian reservations, burning down historic buildings and homes, and threatening a casino Tuesday.

Union Election Ordered At Casino

The National Labor Relations Board has ordered a union election at Foxwoods Resort Casino, which has been targeted by the United Auto Workers in a drive to organize 3,000 dealers.

Great Oak High School in session today; short days rest of week

Despite worsening smoke, Great Oak High School will remain open today but will close early the rest of the week, school officials said.

NLRB Rules Foxwoods Must Hold Union Election

The regional branch of the National Labor Relations Board in Hartford has ruled that the tribal-owned Foxwoods Resort Casino must hold an election for a union for 3,000 dealers and that the NLRB has the authority to call and oversee the vote.

Lottery commission extends Sumner casino deadline

The Kansas Lottery Commission on Wednesday approved a request by Sumner County to extend a deadline for its casino proposals by 45 days. The county had been scheduled to receive the proposals today and get them to the lottery by Nov. 13. The extension means the proposals now are due to the lottery by Dec. 28. After the lottery's ruling, Sumner County announced it will receive proposals by ...

Monarch Casino Reports Record Results

RENO, Nev., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monarch Casino&Resort, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. (the "Company"), owner of the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, today announced record quarterly results for casino and food and beverage gross revenue, net revenue, income from operations, EBITDA(1) and diluted EPS.

MotorCity delays opening of hotel expansion up to 4 weeks

MotorCity Casino announced Wednesday that it will delay the opening of its hotel expansion.

Logan pool project tops $700,000

The recently released list of recipients of the Iowa West Foundation awards for the third quarter includes $30,000 for the Jim Wood Aquatic Center. The pool fundraising committee had applied for $200,000 from the Iowa West Foundation.

CBS ANNOUNCES THE 11 TEAMS FOR THE "THE AMAZING RACE 12"

CBS announces the 11 Teams set to compete in THE AMAZING RACE 12. The 11 Teams will travel approximately 30,000 miles, covering five countries never before visited on the Race, including Ireland, Lithuania and Croatia.

A&E’S PRIVATE SESSIONS SPENDS AN HOUR WITH SCREEN LEGEND ANTHONY HOPKINS

A&E’s popular weekly series PRIVATE SESSIONS features the renowned actor, writer and director Anthony Hopkins in an intimate one-hour interview with series host Lynn Hoffman this Sunday, October 28 @ 9 AM ET/PT.

New Luxary Hotel Opening Delayed

MotorCity Casino says it will delay opening its new hotel.

Lottery commission grants Sumner County casino extension

The Kansas Lottery Commission on Wednesday approved a 45-day extension for casino proposals to be submitted in Sumner County.

Gift Enables U of R Optical Center

A $2 million gift to the University of Rochester is helping to create a new Center for Optical Design and Engineering on the U. of R. campus. The center is named for the former Director of the Institute of Optics, Robert Hopkins.

Hotel owner sues to halt demolition

ATLANTIC CITY -- The owner of a hotel across the street from the Sands Casino Hotel went to court Wednesday in a last-minute effort to delay or block tonight's planned implosion of the casino, citing fears of asbestos and other dangerous particles that could be contained in dust from the demolition.

Stop your complaining

So now leaf peepers are blaming global warming on less than spectacular fall foliage this year (see story, Page 5) — apparently caring little that Mother Nature likes to work in muted colors and pastels from time to time, just as she has done for hundreds of years.

Stolen credit cards recovered in Tempe traffic stop

An investigation revealed that the cards belonged to victims of two separate residential burglaries that happened in Tempe on Sunday and Monday.

Station Casinos informs stock exchange of delisting plans

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Station Casinos plans to delist its shares from the New York Stock Exchange as it prepares to become a private company. In August, Station shareholders approved a $5.4 billion takeover bid from a group that includes key members of the neighborhood casino operator's founding family.

Deadweird dangles big bucks for costume contestants

Contestants in the Deadweird costume contest held each year in Deadwood won't need to brave the weather as much this year as organizers look to centralize judging for the event.

Nebraska drops charges against Chadron suspects

CHADRON, Neb. -- Four of the five men arrested Oct. 11 in Chadron after being accused of a multi-state crime spree that included armed robberies of three convenience stores and a South Dakota casino have agreed to be extradited to Montana.

Actor Johnson to plead guilty to assault

Television actor Samuel Johnson plans to plead guilty to an assault charge stemming from a fight last month, his solicitor has told a Sydney court. Johnson was not present when the matter was heard at Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday morning.

Actor to plead guilty to assault

Secret Life of Us star Samuel Johnson was in a fight at Sydney's Star City casino.

Open house for test site workers

Las Vegas, NV -- Professional Case Management, a Department of Labor-enrolled provider of home nursing to chronically ill nuclear workers will sponsor town-hall meetings and an open house at two different locations.

Shuttle services for the public

GENTING HIGHLANDS: The public can pay their last respects to Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong at his villa in Gohtong Jaya from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Farewell To Malaysia's Casino King

Lim Goh Tong, founder of the Genting Group, passes away at 90.

Tribute to ‘Uncle Lim’

GENTING HIGHLANDS: Prominent politicians and close friends of the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong turned up at the Gohtong Villa here to pay their last respects on Wednesday.

Death-penalty bill faces stiff opposition from lawmakers

BOSTON -- A perennial hearing about the death penalty yesterday revealed simmering tensions between Gov. Deval Patrick and the Legislature after the governor sent a written statement criticizing lawmakers for dawdling on his crime initiatives.

San Diego Shelters

Shelters have been established across San Diego to take care of and lodge evacuees. Some shelters are already full or filling up quickly so evacuees are encouraged to call, if possible, before making their way out there.

Poker stars push Congress to ease Internet gambling strictures

WASHINGTON (Medill News Service) -- Poker players across the country have decided that when it comes to lobbying Washington, a combined effort is their best wager.

3rd co-defendant may take plea deal in O.J Simpson case

LAS VEGAS (AP) - A man accused of pulling a gun during an armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers appeared ready Wednesday to accept a plea deal and testify against O.J. Simpson and two other men.

Hard Rock to open outlet in Fiji

Global brand, Hard Rock International, known for dining, music, memorabilia and entertainment, will next month open its first outlet in Fiji, the Hard Rock Cafe Fiji.

Nevada merchants' taxable sales down in August

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - A new state report has more bad economic news - Nevada merchants sold $3.9 billion in goods during August for a nearly 6% decline compared with the same month a year earlier.

Aquinnah Wampanoags enlisting N.Y. tribe’s help

The Wampanoags hope that the Seneca Nation, which runs three casinos in upstate New York, will help them secure a casino license in Massachusetts.

Aquinnahs Partner With N.Y. Tribe For Casino

BOSTON (AP) -- One of the two federally recognized Indian tribes in Massachusetts is bringing in a New York tribe to help it land a casino license. The Aquinnah Wampanoags have announced a partnership with the Seneca Nation tribe, which operates three casinos in upstate New York.

Mass.: Aquinnah Wampanoags Partner With NY Tribe in Casino Effort

BOSTON (AP) - The Aquinnah Wampanoags, one of the state's two federally recognized Indian tribes, is bringing in a New York tribe to help it land a casino license in Massachusetts.

Govt. takes aim at Indian casino game

Aiming to rein in the booming Indian gambling industry, the government is trying to make sure electronic bingo machines at tribal casinos can't masquerade as Las Vegas-style slots. Slot machines are more lucrative for tribes and more attractive to players, but they are subject to state approval and limits. Video bingo isn't. The basic difference between the two is that slot machines involve a ...

Court dismisses case involving Choctaws, Kentucky horsemen

A federal judge has dismissed a case involving a dispute between a company owned by an American Indian tribe and a Kentucky horsemen's group over simulcast signals from the track that hosts the Kentucky Derby. In a ruling issued Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson III upheld the request by Choctaw Racing Services - a company based in Durant and owned by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma ...

Piper Jaffray: Apple Gets $18 Per Month Per iPhone

Apple Inc. is receiving royalties of US$18 per month per iPhone from AT&T, according to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. Carried out over the twenty four month period Apple uses to account for that revenue, Mr. Munster estimated that Apple will receive $432 per iPhone per subscriber from AT&T

Published 10/24/2007

Swapping jokes with kith and kin has been going on a long time -- since the first funny bone was discovered probably -- and it continues right along in the cybernation age.

Document: Revised charges to be filed in Las Vegas against O.J. Simpson, 3 co-defendents

LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson and three co-defendents face additional charges in the alleged hotel room armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers, according to a copy of an amended criminal complaint obtained by The Associated Press.

GAMBLING: Leader finally gets one wrong

Each Thursday through the end of the college football season, the Reno Gazette-Journal offers an inside look at what the best minds in sports betting are offering heading into the weekend's action, and breaks down how last week's picks went.

Senior Center to put on howling Halloween party

Don't be spooked, come to the Tulare Senior Center for a howling good time Oct. 31. Please come in your best disguise. There will be fun to be had by all — from the pumpkin-designing contest to awards being given for the scariest, cutest and most original costume. Anyone wearing a costume will have their name entered into a drawing for a prize.

New Tribal Alliance Eyes Mass. Casinos

The push to bring resort casinos to Massachusetts has led to an alliance between two American Indian tribes.

Interpol Reissue 'Love' with Live Footage; Liars to Drop Demos for Free

Plus news on Radiohead artist Stanley Donwood and Danzig.

Man admits to 4 AC casino robberies

A man arrested Tuesday after trying to rob a cash advance teller at one Atlantic City casino confessed to robbing four gambling halls since July, State Police said. Jason Herring, 33, of Jersey City, was captured shortly before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday outside the Atlantic City Hilton Casino resort, holding a pellet gun and $10,500 in cash, still wrapped in a Hilton money wrapper, Lt. Bill Carey said. ...

Barbour Says NO To Choctaws

There will be no gaming in Jackson County if Governor Haley Barbour has his way. In just a few weeks, Jackson County residents will vote on whether or not they want the Choctaws to build a casino on Highway 57. Governor Haley Barbour says he's already made up his mind.

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-10-24 23:37 GMT: Union election at Foxwoods tribal casino

Judges debate judicial role models at candidate forum

Pennsylvanians who will soon put two new justices on the state's highest court can choose between candidates including a follower of conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia or an admirer of former liberal justice William J. Brennan Jr.

Casino proposals move forward

Foxwoods Development Corp. and Sumner Gaming are both moving forward with their proposals for casinos near the Mulvane interchange of the Kansas turnpike.

Dems challenge A.C. mayor nominees

ATLANTIC CITY (AP) -- Hours before the City Council was due to consider naming a new mayor, the state Democratic Committee filed a lawsuit today asking a judge to throw out the three nominees selected by the local Democratic party.

Jackmans Wife Disappointed By Viva Laughlin Flop

HUGH JACKMAN's wife and business partner DEBORRA LEE-FURNESS is "very disappointed" their risky TV series has been cancelled after just two episodes.

Handyman found guilty: Suspect convicted in professor's death

Published Oct 24, 2007 - 14:10:59 CDT. A Yolo County jury convicted a former handyman of first-degree murder and other charges Tuesday in connection with last year's disappearance and presumed death of John Finley Scott, a retired UC Davis sociology professor.

Nebraska drops charges against crime spree suspects

Four of the five men arrested in Chadron Oct. 11 after a multi-state crime spree that included armed robberies of three convenience stores and a South Dakota casino have agreed to be extradited to Montana.

Daley's City Colleges campus vision

Mayor Daley said today he wants to duplicate at all seven City Colleges the showcase campus that cost $254 million to build at Kennedy-King.

Plan to bail out CTA hits snag in House

Less than two weeks before the latest "doomsday" deadline for the Chicago Transit Authority, a House Republican bailout plan funded by a cigarette tax hike and vehicle title fee increase went nowhere Wednesday.

Shobox : The New Generation to commemrate 100th Telecast with Significant Heavyweight Battle

NEW YORK (Oct. 25, 2007) – ShoBox: The New Generation will celebrate its 100th telecast with arguably the finest match-up and most significant heavyweight fight in the series’ distinguished six-year history.

Revised Kansas Speedway casino proposal eliminates eminent domain land

When Kansas Speedway officials recently announced their proposal for a casino, they pledged that no gambling would occur on land that was taken nine years ago in eminent domain proceedings.

Challenge to KCK casino rejected

A federal appeals court has dismissed the state of Kansas’ decade-old legal challenge to the 7th Street Casino in Kansas City, Kan.

EAGA forum hopes to clinch 10 new trading agreements

KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/24 October) -- Local government leaders in the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) are pushing for the forging of least 10 new trading agreements, tourism and investment cooperation to help boost the sub-region's economy.

Former URI professor offers a look into the economy of China

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Even though China’s economy is the fourth largest in the world, its stock market has almost no global impact, a University of Hawaii finance professor told an audience at URI’s Chafee Auditorium on Tuesday night.

Actor’s seeking pyschiatric treatment, lawyer

Former Secret Life of Us star Samuel Johnson, who plans to plead guilty to an assault charge, is undergoing psychiatric treatment for alcohol abuse, his lawyer told a Sydney court today.

Court dismisses latest challenge to plans for tribal casino

DENVER (AP) - The Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma received another favorable federal court ruling Wednesday, clearing the way for its plans for a casino in downtown Kansas City, Kan. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in its latest ruling dismissed a challenge by the Kansas governor and other tribes seeking to reverse a decision that gave the Wyandotte tribe the land for the casino. In ...

Grant may help bring carrier back to airport

A federal transportation grant may help officials at the Terre Haute International Airport-Hulman Field attract an air passenger serviceTerre Haute has not had airline passenger service since 1999. Great Lakes Aviation, doing business as United Express, operated in Terre Haute from 1995 through summer 1999.

Cox Communications Wins 2007 Citrix Innovation Award

Today at Citrix iForum™, the world's largest application delivery conference, Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) announced Cox Communications, the third-largest cable communications provider in the U.S., as the winner of the 2007 ...

Union Scores 2 More Wins In AC Casinos

Union organizers are on a roll in their drive to organize employees at all 11 casinos in Atlantic City.

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DENVER (AP) -- The Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma received another favorable federal court ruling Wednesday, clearing the way for its plans for a casino in downtown Kansas City, Kan.

SD County fires not threatening Temecula, fire officials say

While local residents may be fearful after seeing flames from a massive fire near Palomar Mountain in San Diego County, fire officials said Tuesday night they are more concerned that a raging blaze south of De Luz could be the first to reach Riverside County.

Fires spark state's largest evacuation

The relentless wind-fueled infernos raging across the region cut deep into the heart of North County's urban area Tuesday, sparking the largest disaster evacuation in California history and inviting comparisons with the record-setting 2003 firestorm.

Anchorman poses tough challenge

It's hard enough playing poker against experienced players, but it can be even more dangerous playing against novices. You can forget trying to read them, as they are totally unpredictable. They will show you a full house while asking if it beats your straight.

Johnson 'seeking psychiatric treatment'

Former Secret Life of Us star Samuel Johnson, who plans to plead guilty to an assault charge, is undergoing psychiatric treatment for alcohol abuse, his lawyer told a Sydney court.

Actor Samuel Johnson to plead guilty

TV actor Samuel Johnson will plead guilty to an assault charge stemming from a fight last month, his solicitor has told a Sydney court.

Legislators Talk About Mass Transit Capital

Top legislative leaders talked Wednesday about a new way to get money to cash-strapped mass transit agencies, but they signaled they're still not close to an agreement as fare increases and service reductions loom for Chicago area riders.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 1: TRIPLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CARD LIVE ON SEASON FINALE OF SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING

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Government aims to clarify distinction between tribal slot machines, bingo

Aiming to rein in the booming Indian gambling industry, the government is trying to make sure electronic bingo machines at tribal casinos can't masquerade as Las Vegas-style slots.

A boxer by any other name can still win titles

Canadian IBF super-bantamweight champion Steve Molitor just couldn't resist making the obvious jokes ahead of this weekend's defence against Thailand's Fahsan Por Thawatchai.

Union election ordered at Foxwoods

HARTFORD — The National Labor Relations Board has ordered a union election at Foxwoods Resort Casino, which has been targeted by the United Auto Workers in a drive to organize 3,000 dealers.

NJ Dems Challenge AC Mayor Nominees

Hours before the City Council was due to consider naming a new mayor, the state Democratic Committee filed a lawsuit Wednesday asking a judge to throw out the three nominees selected by the local Democratic party.

Lottery Commission extends Sumner County deadline

Associated Press - October 24, 2007 10:04 PM ET TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - The Kansas Lottery Commission is extending Sumner County's deadline for submitting casino applications so more developers can...

Casino Union Vote Nearer

Labor Board Rejects Foxwoods' Objections A federal labor official cleared the path Wednesday for table dealers at Foxwoods Resort Casino to vote on whether to unionize, a victory for the United Auto Workers, which is trying to organize 3,000 dealers at the southeastern Connecticut casino.

Station Casinos is Helping Pets of Fire Survivors

Station Casinos is also helping out the victims of these wildfires. They are collecting pet supplies for the animal victims of this disaster. Read on for details .

Top places in world to 'let it all hang out'

Those who frequent European beaches know that bare-bones bathing has been around since the time of the ancient Greeks, but in recent years things have been changing.

Union organizers on a roll in Atlantic City

Union organizers are on a roll in their drive to organize employees at all 11 casinos here.

Well-wishers and friends pay respects

GENTING HIGHLANDS: The mood yesterday at the villa of Genting Bhd founder Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong was like the tycoon -- calm.

Punters bet on 3 sets of numbers

KUALA LUMPUR: 3182, 9090 and 9393 have been top sellers at four-digit gaming centres since Tuesday.

Former Secret Life star to plead guilty to assault

Former The Secret Life of Us star Samuel Johnson will plead guilty to a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, a Sydney court has been told.

Actor to admit assault

ACTOR Samuel Johnson will plead guilty to an assault charge stemming from a fight last month, his solicitor has told a Sydney court.

Tippi vs. Naomi: Hedren Opposes Remake of The Birds

Tippi Hedren, star of Alfred Hitchock's disturbing avian attack movie, says she's against the planned remake of The Birds. Another lovely blonde, Naomi Watts, is slated for the project, and...

Marquez, Juarez remain focused!

The shadow Manny Pacquiao is looming over the nationally televised November 3 WBC super featherweight clash between champion Juan Manuel Marquez and Rocky Juarez at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona. "I'm not thinking about Manny Pacquiao," said Marquez.

Sumner Co. gets casino extension

After being granted more time to gather casino proposals, Sumner County could get a half-dozen applications from prospective developers. The Kansas Lottery Commission on Wednesday approved the county's request to extend its deadline for casino proposals by 45 days. As many as four proposals could be submitted for casinos near the Wellington interchange on the Kansas Turnpike: • Members of ...

Montana robbery suspects waive extradition

Four of the five Butte area men arrested in Nebraska on Oct. 11 after a multi-state crime spree that included armed robberies of three convenience stores and a South Dakota casino have agreed to be extradited to Montana.

PartyGaming Q3 net revenues up 24 pct on year before; confident on FY prospects

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - PartyGaming PLC, ( Nachrichten ) the UK-listed online poker firm, reported a 24 pct increase in third quarter net revenue compared with the previous year and said it is confident about prospects for the full year.

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-10-25 07:30 GMT: PartyGaming Q3 net revenues up 24 pct on year before; confident on FY prospects

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - PartyGaming PLC, the UK-listed online poker firm, reported a 24 pct increase in third quarter net revenue compared with the previous year and said it is confident about prospects for the full year.

PartyGaming revenue up on casino growth

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Officials divided over $600M Wilmington casino plan

WILMINGTON — Clinton County may be split over a plan to build a $600 million casino resort on 94 acres west of Wilmington.

Richelieu Finance owns over 7 pct of capital of Partouche

PARIS (Thomson Financial) - Richelieu Finance has increased its stake in Partouche from around 4 pct to 7.21 pct of the capital and voting rights of the predominantly family-owned casino business, Les Echos reported, citing Richelieu Finance president Gerard Augustin-Normand.

Simpson and 3 others face revised counts

LAS VEGAS - New charges of felony coercion were filed Wednesday against O.J. Simpson and three co-defendants in the alleged armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers.

Parkour craze comes to Burnley

FREERUNNING has arrived in Burnley and young people from across town are discovering the exciting new craze Parkour. (24/10/2007 11:56:00)

Albion gets green light

It's been a long and winding road in the battle to reopen the stretch of Albion Rd. closed to north-south through traffic three years ago -- and it's still not over.

New charges against O.J., 3 co-defendants

LAS VEGAS (AP) - New charges of felony coercion were filed Wednesday against O.J. Simpson and three co-defendants in the alleged armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers. Prosecutors increased to 12 the number of charges against Simpson, Clarence Stewart, Michael McClinton and Charles Ehrlich.

Immigration crackdown feasts on motorists

JEFFERSON CITY — The state's crackdown on illegal immigrants has led to 52 arrests in the first six weeks, with most caught in routine traffic stops.

Jimmy Eat World bites off more than it can chew

We all have those bands: the ones we have been listening to since the beginning, the ones we have been rooting for against MTV commercialization and pop culture, the ones we defended when our friends told us "give it up, they suck."

Judge rules in favor of Rosebud tribe

A tribal judge has ruled that the Rosebud Sioux Tribe is entitled to more than $525,000 from a company hired to run its casino in the late 1990s.

Blinded by the lights

When Maine students visit professor Tim Barker's astronomy class at Wheaton College, they are usually stunned by how little can be seen from the campus observatory. "They always say, 'It's a different sky where I'm from,' " he said.

Investors in casino buy nearby land

MIDDLEBOROUGH - The investors backing the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe in their bid for a Middleborough casino have taken another significant step forward.

Water shortage threatening to cut off Seminoles, worsen strain on South Florida

District obliged to pump despite record low levels Lake Okeechobee's historic, drought-induced decline now threatens to cut off a key water source for one of the Seminole Tribe's reservations, potentially signaling serious problems to come for South Florida's main backup water supply.

INSIDE BOXING: Delgado regrouping after hitting new low

The highlight of a weekend in Montreal was supposed to be bringing back a North American Boxing Association championship belt, but all Paul Delgado brought home was "low" lights.

Increased Public Transport for Cox Plate Day

Due to the increased interest in the 2007 Tattersall's Cox Plate, the Moonee Valley Racing Club is pleased to announce additional public transport services will be put in place for its biggest race meeting of the year this Saturday.

MotorCity's hotel will not open on time

The scheduled Nov. 1 opening, which officials announced in mid-July, has been delayed -- possibly by more than three weeks.

Jesse Palter jazzed about new gig

Musicians and the movers and shakers of Detroit's blues and jazz community have embraced the 21-year-old singer more than any other artist this year.

Entertainment Calendar, Oct. 25-31, 2007

Through Sunday: Great Godfrey Maze: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. to dusk Sunday, Robert E. Glazebrook Community Park, Godfrey.

Simpson, three co-defendants will face new charges

LAS VEGAS - New charges of felony coercion were filed yesterday against O.J. Simpson and three co-defendants in the alleged armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers. The revised complaint also drops charges against Walter Alexander and Charles Cashmore, who pleaded guilty Tuesday to reduced charges.

Tribes Team Up On New Casino

10/25/2007 - BOSTON — The Seneca Nation of Indians is partnering with a Massachusetts tribe to pursue development of a casino in Massachusetts.

Man enters plea in shooting

Kraus and his wife hosted a Super Bowl party earlier that evening at their 10th Avenue West home, court documents show.

Diversions for October 255, 2007

SIGNATURE SCHOOL STRING ENSEMBLE CONCERT, 7 p.m., The Victory, third floor concert hall (free). UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE ORGAN SERIES, Paul Hale, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 609 SE Second St. Call 488-2877.

Aquinnah tribe announces "historic alliance" with Seneca Nation in casino push

BOSTON — The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) on Wednesday announced plans to partner with the Seneca Nation of Indians to bid for commercial casino license, preferably in Southeastern Massachusetts.

Fortes and Duarte battle it out for Ward 4 councilor seat

NEW BEDFORD — Voters have a choice on Nov. 6 in the race for Ward 4 councilor between a familiar face who has represented them before and a Bristol County correctional officer looking for a start in city politics.

Market movers

NEW YORK -- Wall Street finished a back-and-forth session higher Monday as investors overcame some of their nervousness about the credit markets and uneven earnings and found solace in the technology sector.

Candidates spar at forum

HOLYOKE - Downtown revitalization, possible sewer rate increases and recreational activities for teens were some of the many topics covered during yesterday's candidates forum.

Stay or leave, Jay Leno could put NBC in the hot seat

Jay Leno apparently doesn't want to go quietly into that good night. Leno, who announced three years ago that he would step aside in 2009 to let Conan O'Brien take over the "Tonight Show" host chair, may be having second thoughts, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Closet opens for Dumbledore

"Viva Laughlin" was canned by CBS after two episodes. You didn't hear about it? Not to worry, most people never saw it. After all, if you're gonna make a show that competes against Sunday Night Football, why not make it a song and dance drama about a casino? Sounds like a sure winner to me.

Marquez, Juarez, De La Hoya Interview Transcript

Golden Boy Promotions is bringing one of the most highly anticipated fights of the year to Southern Arizona when Juan Manuel Marquez will face Ricardo Rocky Juarez for the World Super Featherweight Championship on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Ariz. The touted battle of super featherweights will headline the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast live at beginning at 10 ...

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-10-25 10:10 GMT: PartyGaming Q3 net revenues up 24 pct year-on-year; confident on FY - UPDATE

(updates with Deutsche Bank, Dresdner Kleinwort reaction)

Failure to act could cost Valley big pile of money GRIDLOCK IN SPRINGFIELD THREATENS ROAD PROJECTS

GENEVA -- The ongoing battle for money in Springfield makes good copy, but it is starting to make local officials nervous.

Revised charges filed in Las Vegas case against O.J.

LAS VEGAS -- New charges of felony coercion were filed Wednesday against O.J. Simpson and three co-defendants in the alleged armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers.

Singapore to make history with Formula One night race

Singapore will make history when it stages the first ever Formula One night race next year after the sport's governing body gave the go-ahead, the race promoter said Thursday.

4 suspects allow extradition to Montana

Four of the five men arrested Oct. 11 in Chadron, Neb., after a crime spree that included armed robberies in Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota have agreed to be extradited to Montana.

From blight to beauty: Sylvan cleanup was long, winding road

Converting the Sylvan site from a brownfield industrial area to an educational natural area broke down into four main components: acquisition of the property, environmental cleanup, deconstruction of the buildings and grading/planting.

Building to start this year in Monroe

Construction of the first 650,000-square-foot building in the Corridor 75 Industrial Park in Monroe should start before year-end, said developer Rob Smyjunas, president of Vandercar Holdings Inc.

PartyGaming Q3 net revenues up 24 pct year-on-year; confident on FY - UPDATE

Proposed sales tax law worries local towns' leaders

-- JOLIET -- Proposed legislation sitting in Springfield could financially cripple a town like Shorewood, officials said.

Nev. merchants' taxable sales down in August

CARSON CITY, Nev. - A state report released Wednesday had more bad economic news - Nevada merchants sold $3.9 billion in goods during August for a 5.7 percent decline compared with the same month a year earlier.

At your fingertips

Talk about digital magic. Mark Bolger, a senior marketing director with Microsoft Corp., performed a little digital magic -- literally with his digits, sans a mouse or keyboard -- at a tech expo at Navy Pier on Wednesday.

Daley has big plans for City Colleges

Mayor Daley said Wednesday he wants to duplicate at all seven City Colleges the showcase campus that cost $254 million to build at Kennedy-King. It might sound strange for a mayor who's preparing to sock it to Chicago taxpayers with $293 million in higher taxes, fines and fees.

Pelaez, Radaza: We want to 'settle out of court'

CEBU CITY, Philippines - Secretary Cerge Remonde flew to Cebu yesterday to consult warring parties in the conflict between Lapu-Lapu city officials and businessman Efrain Pelaez Jr.

Racing world focuses on the Shore

There's an element of culture shock and a bit of a crush at Monmouth Park with so many competitors from throughout the United States as well as overseas having descended upon the track for the Breeders' Cup.

UPDATE: PartyGaming Revenue Up 24% As Casino Business Soars

LONDON (Dow Jones) -- Online gambling operator PartyGaming said Thursday revenue from continuing operations rose 24% as rapid growth in its casino and sports-betting units more than offset a slowdown for its core poker business.

City resident didn't want gifts for himself on his birthday

Louis J. Bianco, 85, is persistent — he really wants people to know about his recent birthday party.

Poomacha fire remains active

Firefighters worked throughout the day Wednesday battling flames threatening homes atop Palomar Mountain and in nearby communities at the bottom.

Alberta's Big Ski Country gets a big boost with its big-screen debut

Just in time for ski season, Alberta's world-class ski resorts are on the big screen in the new short film, Snow Chasers.

U.K. Stocks Advance, Paced by Shell, Aviva; Vedanta Increases

Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks rose, led by Royal Dutch Shell Plc after the energy company posted a 16 percent gain in third-quarter profit. Aviva Plc advanced on higher life and pension sales.

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-10-25 09:19 GMT: PartyGaming Q3 net revenues up 24 pct year-on-year; confident on FY - UPDATE

(updates with analyst reaction, share price)

Democrats challenge Atlantic City mayoral nominees

ATLANTIC CITY — Hours before the City Council was due to consider naming a new mayor, the state Democratic Committee filed a lawsuit yesterday asking a judge to throw out the three nominees selected by the local Democratic party.

Just give me a Ouija board; these psychics are useless

Why am I so fascinated by psychics? I asked myself this question while watching "Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead" on Lifetime. (I swear, that's the only show I watch on that channel.) I feel that Williams is a more reputable psychic than most.

Man, 33, charged in A.C. casino robberies

ATLANTIC CITY: A man arrested Tuesday after trying to rob a cash-advance teller at one Atlantic City casino confessed to robbing several gambling halls since July, State Police said.

[Opinion] Is that all we get for $23 million?

If only our University administrators could remember when they were in college and how important something like "it" is. How "it" can potentially make one feel, and how "it" can enhance the very essence of the college experience...

The E-List

Why: How can you possibly resist hearing the following sung live by the Vegas master showman: Danke Schoen, darling, Danke Schoen. Save those lies, darling, don't explain.

N.J. Dems challenge A.C. mayor nominees

ATLANTIC CITY -- Hours before the City Council was due to consider naming a new mayor, the state Democratic Committee filed a lawsuit Wednesday asking a judge to throw out the three nominees selected by the local Democratic party.

Montgomery Gentry head to Palm Springs for first-time concert

Even singers get caught up and forget appointments, like phone interviews. Like last Friday when Troy Gentry was supposed to call "but I was doin' something else and just forgot about all my interviews," he says on over the phone during a tour stop in Anapolis, N.C. "I was a bad boy."

Alice Cooper brings 'Psychodrama' to desert

Here are some facts you might not know about Alice Cooper: His grandfather, Thurman Sylvester Furnier, was an Apostle of the Church of Latter Day Saints headquartered in Monongahela, Pa. His dad, Ether Moroni Furnier, was a church elder.

PRESS: Belgian real estate firm Bel Rom opens EUR 24 mln mall in Romania

BUDAPEST. OCTOBER 25. INTERFAX CENTRAL EUROPE - Belgian property company Bel Rom Real Estate has opened a EUR 24 mln mall in the central Romanian city of Targu Mures, Romanian national daily Ziarul Financiar reported Thursday.

Man admits 4 AC casino robberies

ATLANTIC CITY — A man arrested Tuesday after trying to rob a cash advance teller at one Atlantic City casino confessed to robbing four gambling halls since July, State Police said.

'Bikini killer' Sobhraj to face fresh trial in Nepal

The authorities in Nepal are planning a fresh trial against 'bikini killer' Charles Gurumukh Sobhraj even as the Supreme Court is set to decide the fate of the international criminal on November 4.

S'pore To Train 74,000 Tourism Workers In Next Three Years

SINGAPORE, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore will invest more than S$360 million (RM822 million) to train 74,000 tourism workers to enhance professionalism of the tourism industry in the next three years.

South Africa: Busy Weekend Ahead of Boks

South Africa's Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks will embark on a series of processions countrywide on Friday to show off the Webb Ellis Cup and thank fans for their support during the tournament.

Simpson, 3 co-defendants face new charges of felony coercion

New charges of felony coercion were filed yesterday against O.J. Simpson and three co-defendants in the alleged armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers.

70-year-old man drowns in casino pond

Associated Press - October 25, 2007 8:54 AM ET BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (AP) - A 70-year-old man died in a golf course pond yesterday (Wednesday) after leaving his truck parked down the road and...

Penn National: Record 3Q results

The company that operates Argosy Casino in Lawrenceburg reported today that its portfolio of casinos gaming properties generated record third-quarter results.

Frampton remains a live sensation

Just how huge was Peter Frampton in the mid-'70s? Noted music authority Wayne Campell (Mike Myers) summed it up pretty well in the film "Wayne's World 2": "Everybody in the world has 'Frampton Comes Alive.' If you lived in the suburbs you were issued it. It came in the mail with samples of Tide."

D.a.t.e. Book: Oct. 25, 2007

You can now find all of the events that used to be in the d.a.t.e. book in the Redding.com events calendar .

Kids, Smoking And Casinos Don't Mix

Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun are the largest and best-known tourist attractions in the state. They provide a service that the public demands and the state is able to pull in beneficial extra cash through taxes. As any casino executive will tell you, casinos are a form of adult entertainment, as gambling and drinking are involved.

Penn National 3rd-Quarter Profit Drops From Year-Ago Period When Results Benefited From Gain

WYOMISSING, Pa. (AP) - Penn National Gaming Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter profit tumbled from the year-ago period when results benefited from a hefty gain on the sale of Downs Racing Inc. and its subsidiaries.

DigitalFX International, Inc. to Hold Digital U International Business Summit

LAS VEGAS, BUSINESS WIRE -- DigitalFX International, Inc. (AMEX:DXN) a digital communications company today announced it will hold its annual VMdirect International Business Summit 2007, November 3rd and 4th, at the Rio All-suites Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference theme is Digital U: Embrace. Engage. Empower.

CasinoChoice.co.uk - Online Gambling Portal Advertises on UK Television

Following the change in the laws enabling gaming companies to advertise on television, CasinoChoice.co.uk has launched its new TV advertising campaign. The commercial, developed by London based agency, Home, airs in the UK today across a number of Sky TV channels. (PRWeb Oct 25, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/WmV0YS1FbXB0LVN1bW0tTG92ZS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Reports Record Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2007

DOVER, Del., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. today reported results for the three months ended September 30, 2007.

Bingo callers compete for title

Four contestants battle it out to be crowned Scotland's Bingo Caller of the Year

Man Sues Casino over $1.6 Million 'Jackpot'

The casino has refused to pay, calling the "jackpot" a computer malfunction.

Razorbacks report

Hillis says big plays will come FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas senior fullback Peyton Hillis is expecting some big plays against Florida International this Saturday. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition)

Tribes to pursue casino license together

The Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha's Vineyard, who for 15 years have foundered in their efforts to get into the gambling business, gained new credibility in their current push for a casino yesterday by becoming partners with a business-savvy New York tribe.

STAFF EDIT: Bringing back the beaches

Boston University students are more likely to look to Cape Cod than Boston's own backyard for warm-weather, beachside fun.

Arroyo holds series of meetings with neophyte solons

MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATE) Amid fresh attempts by her foes to oust her, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has been holding a series of meetings with neophyte legislators in Malacañang, lawmakers said Thursday.

Penn Lowers Its Full-Year Sales Guidance

Racetrack and casino operator Penn National Gaming Inc. on Thursday maintained its full-year earnings guidance but lowered its revenue outlook in part on an anticipated increase in St.

Roxbury officer appeals decision he must keep gambling plea

Former Roxbury Police Sgt. Richard Winstock officially filed his appeal Wednesday of a judge's refusal to let him withdraw his guilty plea to gambling charges and go to trial.

Murray avoids glitz in chamber appearance

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's monthly breakfast meetings provide a high-profile forum for politicians to say something dramatic, or else, to say it dramatically.

Tribe against tribe in casino battle?

BROCKTON— Will the race for a casino in southeastern Massachusetts pit tribe against tribe? That's the question many are asking after the announcement Wednesday that the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha's Vineyard wants to be a serious contender if the state offers casino licenses.

Online poker players bet on changing laws

Poker players chafe at online restrictions In the evenings, Don Signore used to go to the local bar to play a few hands of poker. It was the kind of poker gathering where fathers sometimes brought their young daughters, and nobody played for money.

Penn National Gaming Reports Third Quarter Diluted EPS of $0.52, Inclusive of $0.02 Per Diluted Share Loss from ...

Penn National Gaming, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) today reported third quarter operating results for the period ended September 30, 2007, as summarized below.

ATLANTIC CITY NOTEBOOK

The 14th Annual Fall Atlantic City RV Show parks at the Atlantic City Convention Center October 26 to 28. The show will offer RVers a chance to see and buy a new motor home, travel trailer, fifth wheel, folding trailer and more. Choose from among 250 RV's and more than 90 manufacturers brands, including Winnebago, Southwind and Fleetwood. Bargain hunters can purchase a 2007 leftover. Admission ...

THE HOUSE WINS

WHEN they say the odds are stacked against you, they don't lie. In the 45 days since the Forbes 400 list came out, gambling shares have soared, as has the net worth of the top three casino moguls on the list of America's wealthiest. Sheldon Adelson...

NEW O.J. CHARGES

LAS VEGAS - New charges of felony coercion were filed yesterday against O.J. Simpson and three co-defendants in the alleged armed robbery of two sports-memorabilia dealers. The revised complaint also drops charges against Walter Alexander and...

PartyGaming 3Q Revenue Up 24 Percent

Online gambling company PartyGaming PLC on Thursday reported a 24 percent increase in revenue in the third quarter, as big gains in casino revenue more than offset a decline from poker betting.

News from the General Assembly

CASINO OPPONENTS: People representing neighborhood associations in Philadelphia held a news conference in the Capitol Rotunda to press the case for a House bill that would allow a casino in the city no closer than 1,500 feet from the property line of a school, house of worship, recreation center, playground or home.

Judges take part in candidate forum

PHILADELPHIA -- Pennsylvanians who will soon put two new justices on the state's highest court can choose between candidates including a follower of conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and an admirer of former liberal justice William J. Brennan Jr.

Union Vote Ordered At Foxwoods

There will be a union election at Foxwoods. The National Labor Relations Board has ordered the vote. Foxwoods has been targeted by the United Auto Workers in a drive to organize 3,000 dealers.

ATLANTIC CITY: Union makes more gains at casinos

ATLANTIC CITY -- Union organizers are on a roll in their drive to organize employees at all 11 casinos here.

Man Shot During Dispute Outside Shreveport Casino

A shooting outside a Shreveport casino has left a 33 year old man fighting for his life. Shreveport police say the unidentified victim had been involved in an altercation on the parking lot to Sam's Town Casino early Thursday morning just before someone shot him at least one time in the upper body.

World's Largest Casino, The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel, Deploys Bioscrypt's Fingerprint & 3D Face Recognition ...

Bioscrypt Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise access control technology, today announced that The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel is using Bioscrypt's VisionAccess 3D Face Readers to authenticate 12,000 employees and Bioscrypt's V-Smart fingerprint readers to control access to restricted areas.

Falls heritage area gets House’s blessing

WASHINGTON — A bill creating a national heritage area in Niagara Falls overwhelmingly passed the House on Wednesday and is expected to pass the Senate in the coming weeks.

Council OKs spending to ease flooding woes

SALAMANCA — The City Council on Wednesday created a special budget account of $185,253 to replace a culvert that should correct flooding on the city’s south side.

Bodine's to have tallest business sign in city

Bodine's Casino can have a 42-foot tall sign, more than twice the city limit, when it opens in February, the Carson City Planning Commission said Wednesday.

'Governor Jindal' and Louisiana’s Reconstruction 2.0

Louisiana Governor-elect Bobby Jindal will not only need to rely on his brilliance as a technocrat but also on his unfailing luck to pull the state out of the financial doldrums it's been in for a while, writes Sunil Adam, editor of The Indian American.

Beat goes on for drummer and his shop

Bill Cairo picked up a pair of drumsticks at age 3 and, more than 50 years later, hasn't put them down. "I was doing night gigs in junior high, elementary school," said Cairo, a Livonia resident and the owner of Bill Cairo's Drum House on Five Mile in Redford. He added: "Drums are my life, I guess."

Probability reports strong gains

Log in to remember this page. Email this Probability reported a maiden second quarter net gaming revenues rise of 34 per cent, to £675,413, compared with £503,607 in the first quarter.

Richelieu Finance adds to Partouche stake

Log in to remember this page. Email this Paris-based Richelieu Finance has increased its stake in French casino operator Groupe Partouche by over three per cent, to 7.1 per cent of the capital and voting rights.

Sobhraj to face fresh trial in murder of Canadian national

Kathmandu, Oct 25 : 'Bikini Killer' Charles Gurumukh Sobhraj will face a fresh trial, immediately after the Nepal Supreme Court decides on an appeal by the serial killer challenging his conviction in the murder of a US national in 1975.

NLRB back Foxwoods workers

HARTFORD, CT (2007-10-25) The National Labor Relations Board has backed the right of workers at Foxwoods casino to vote on organizing a union. WNPR's Harriet Jones reports.

Suspects in Casino Robbery will be Extradited to Montana

The Dawes County attorney in Nebraska will drop charges against four of the five suspects in a spree of armed robberies. The men have agreed to be extradited to Montana to face charges there.

Shoes, kindness go a long way

Jim McCluney, a casino shift manager for MGM Mirage, has never aspired to be a shoe salesman. But on Friday there he was - checking the fit, threading laces and singing the praises of the latest styles.

NEW: Woman robbed in front of home

Police are seeking a suspect who robbed a woman of less than $3 in front of her home early Wednesday morning.

Rallye: 2007 Third Quarter Consolidated Net Sales

PARIS----Regulatory News:

Cases of ‘superbug’ have been reported

CLINTON — Two cases of the staph infection known as MRSA have been reported in the area.

MTR Gaming Group Schedules Third Quarter Results News Release and Conference Call

CHESTER, W.V.----MTR Gaming Group, Inc. today announced that it will issue its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007 on Thursday, November 8, 2007 before the market opens.

Officials surprised at NFL franchise rumor

Local officials reacted with surprise Wednesday to media reports that the NFL may be considering a site in Industry as the home for a future professional football team.

On balance

I'm a relatively simple bloke who prefers routine and finds summer holidays a little bit unsettling. July and August are hazy days of uncertainty, two months when the reassuring humdrum of to-do lists and familiar rhythm of email alerts are interrupted.

Report: Patrick's casino revenue projections overly optimistic

BOSTON (AP) - A new report is casting doubt on Governor Deval Patrick's casino revenue projections. Patrick estimates three resort casinos would generate between $400 million and $450 million per year, which he would spend on property tax relief and road and bridge repair.

Hard Rock International and the Luckie Street Partners Announce Atlanta Hotel Development

Hard Rock International announced today that it has entered into a management contract with Luckie Street Hotel Partners, which is comprised of local veteran developers, for the development of a destination hotel in Atlanta, Georgia.

Outlook Roundup: West Marine, LKQ

Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, Oct. 25, from AP Financial News: WATSONVILLE, Calif. -- West Marine Inc., a recreational boating supply retailer, on Thursday lowered its full-year profit and revenue outlooks, in part on higher-than-expected expenses.

News archive for 2007-10-25

291 news found

Wednesday October 24, 2007

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Schedules Holiday Tour in California

New Charges Filed in O.J. Simpson Case

Hugh Jackman's Wife 'Disappointed' by 'Viva Laughlin' Flop

Union election ordered at Foxwoods casino

Hands-On Mobile(TM) and World Poker Tour(R) Bring WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2 to Mobile and Online Audiences Everywhere

Police: Man Admits To 4 A.C. Casino Robberies

CAMPAIGN FORUM: Shirley K. Turner, Democrat, Assembly, 15th Legislative District

MotorCity Casino pushes back opening of new hotel

Monster Mash: Avenue Q Stars and Puppets Give Halloween Tips on CW Morning News

NEW: Woman robbed outside her home

Senecas partner for Mass. casino venture

Union election at Foxwoods tribal casino

L/RAIN

Man Found Dead On The Bridges Golf Course

Union election will happen at Foxwoods casino

Wednesday October 24, 2007 - 16:59 EST

NYT: Apple Finding New Movie Sources for iTunes

Daniels tells property tax plan

County finalizes plan to expand undercover drug unit

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Woman loses $3 to armed robber

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UAW Wins Round In Foxwoods Union Fight

Evansville attorney named to Indiana Gaming Commission

Wednesday October 24, 2007 - 16:44 EST

Union Election Ordered At Casino

Great Oak High School in session today; short days rest of week

NLRB Rules Foxwoods Must Hold Union Election

Lottery commission extends Sumner casino deadline

Monarch Casino Reports Record Results

MotorCity delays opening of hotel expansion up to 4 weeks

Logan pool project tops $700,000

CBS ANNOUNCES THE 11 TEAMS FOR THE "THE AMAZING RACE 12"

A&E’S PRIVATE SESSIONS SPENDS AN HOUR WITH SCREEN LEGEND ANTHONY HOPKINS

New Luxary Hotel Opening Delayed

Lottery commission grants Sumner County casino extension

Gift Enables U of R Optical Center

Hotel owner sues to halt demolition

Stop your complaining

Stolen credit cards recovered in Tempe traffic stop

Station Casinos informs stock exchange of delisting plans

Deadweird dangles big bucks for costume contestants

Nebraska drops charges against Chadron suspects

Actor Johnson to plead guilty to assault

Actor to plead guilty to assault

Open house for test site workers

Shuttle services for the public

Farewell To Malaysia's Casino King

Tribute to ‘Uncle Lim’

Death-penalty bill faces stiff opposition from lawmakers

San Diego Shelters

Poker stars push Congress to ease Internet gambling strictures

3rd co-defendant may take plea deal in O.J Simpson case

Hard Rock to open outlet in Fiji

Nevada merchants' taxable sales down in August

Aquinnah Wampanoags enlisting N.Y. tribe’s help

Aquinnahs Partner With N.Y. Tribe For Casino

Mass.: Aquinnah Wampanoags Partner With NY Tribe in Casino Effort

Govt. takes aim at Indian casino game

Court dismisses case involving Choctaws, Kentucky horsemen

Piper Jaffray: Apple Gets $18 Per Month Per iPhone

Published 10/24/2007

Document: Revised charges to be filed in Las Vegas against O.J. Simpson, 3 co-defendents

GAMBLING: Leader finally gets one wrong

Senior Center to put on howling Halloween party

New Tribal Alliance Eyes Mass. Casinos

Interpol Reissue 'Love' with Live Footage; Liars to Drop Demos for Free

Man admits to 4 AC casino robberies

Barbour Says NO To Choctaws

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-10-24 23:37 GMT: Union election at Foxwoods tribal casino

Judges debate judicial role models at candidate forum

Casino proposals move forward

Dems challenge A.C. mayor nominees

Jackmans Wife Disappointed By Viva Laughlin Flop

Handyman found guilty: Suspect convicted in professor's death

Nebraska drops charges against crime spree suspects

Daley's City Colleges campus vision