Archive for October, 2008

Pledge made to change law if Maine casino approved (Bangor Daily News)

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

PORTLAND, Maine — The president of the company that wants to develop a $184 million resort and casino in the town of Oxford is pledging that no one under 21 would be allowed to gamble or work in the casino if voters approve the proposal on Election Day.

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Pledge made to change law if Maine casino approved (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

The Las Vegas company that wants to develop a $184 million casino and resort in western Maine is pledging that no one under 21 would be allowed to gamble or work in the casino if voters approve the proposal on Election Day.

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Casino Backers Offer Pledge To Mainers (WCSH 6 Portland)

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

He’s the Las Vegas developer who wants to build a casino in the town of Oxford. Harrold says that contrary to recent ads by the opposition, anyone working or gambling in the casino must be 21 years old or older.

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Port Authority drivers’ union challenges casino shuttle (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

The Port Authority of Allegheny County drivers’ union is challenging an agency decision that allows a private bus company to provide shuttle service between a North Side casino and local hotels.

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Casino distance-rule change mulled (The Scranton Times-Tribune)

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

HARRISBURG — A proposal to change the way distances are measured between casinos could have an impact on Fernwood Hotel and Resort’s application for a resort casino license.

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Question 2 on the Maine ballot seeks approval of a casino in Oxford. Should it be approved? (Bangor Daily News)

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

A Nevada-based company, Olympia Gaming Maine, hopes to spend $100 million or more to build a casino in the Oxford County town of Oxford, but needs voter approval.

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Atlantic City to vote on casino smoking ban delay (AP via Yahoo! Singapore News)

Monday, October 27th, 2008

When Atlantic City passed a law in April banning smoking on the gambling floor of all 11 casinos here, Liz String was relieved.

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Buffalo casino case will be appealed (BizJournals)

Friday, October 24th, 2008

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a notice of appeal in relation to the ongoing legal dispute concerning the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino.

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NBA allows Kings’ owners’ casino to take NBA bets (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Friday, October 24th, 2008

A casino operated by the Maloof family, which owns the Sacramento Kings, can accept bets on National Basketball Association games thanks to a unanimous vote by the league board of governors.

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Illinois casino joins foes of Missouri casino (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Friday, October 24th, 2008

An Illinois casino has contributed $150,000 to a group opposing a ballot initiative would do away with Missouri’s nationally unique loss limits on casino patrons.

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