CCA News - Friday November 14, 2008
KS: Harrah's is Still in
the Running
kwch.com - November
14, 2008
The head of
the Kansas Lottery says that despite rumors to the contrary, Harrah's
Entertainment Inc. hasn't said whether it plans to withdraw as the operator of
a state-owned casino in Sumner County.
Controversy
and political dithering undermine expansion of UK casinos
business.timesonline.co.uk - November 14, 2008
It is seven
years since Sir Alan Budd published a report that was supposed to usher in a
new era of gambling regulation in the UK more relevant to the 21st century.
Given what has happened since, the respected economist must wonder why he
bothered.
Could
gambling boost Galveston's economy?
abclocal.go.com - November 14, 2008
The impact
of Hurricane Ike has led to massive layoffs at UTMB and Galveston's economy
overall has taken a big hit over the last two months. Now, some say a roll of
the dice could give it a boost.
State
casino finalists cut to 3
suntimes.com - November
14, 2008
The south
suburbs got dealt out as a host for the state’s 10th casino Friday after the
Illinois Gaming Board narrowed the list of finalists for the dormant license to
Waukegan, Rosemont and Des Plaines.
Ameristar slashes KC
workforce
kansascity.com - November 14, 2008
Ameristar
Casinos Inc. said Friday it laid off an estimated 400 workers at its eight
casinos nationwide, including an estimated 75 people, or nearly 5 percent of
its 1,560 workforce in Kansas City.
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