2005 December 06 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 4

NEW ZEALAND As reported by the New Zealand Stuff: “The union representing Hamilton casino staff says workers may take further industrial action after a three-hour stoppage on Saturday night.

Antonio Passantino finished second to pick up a state-of-the-art plasma TV and surround sound system.

PENNSYLVANIA As reported by the Times-Leader: “Dr. Joseph Mattioli has withdrawn an application to build a $300 million slot machine parlor and entertainment complex at his Pocono Raceway track, a popular NASCAR venue that draws hundreds of thousands of fans each year.

HESPERIA, California As reported by the Hesperia Star: “Mayor Jim Lindley is one of several Hesperians listed as receiving funds from the Rinaldo Corporation, the Chicago-based company attempting to develop a casino in Hesperia.

MESQUITE, Nev.—-Dec. 6, 2005–CasaBlanca, Oasis and Virgin River casinos collectively laid off more than 40 employees on Thursday, citing it necessary to improve the profitability of their business growth by becoming a more efficient and a more streamlined casino hotel operator amid an increasingly difficult business environment.

On Wednesday nights, “Lost” co-creator Damon Lindelof isn’t glued to the TV watching his hit series - he’s playing poker with buddies and chewing over comic books with them.

SINGAPORE As reported by Dow Jones: “Price talk on the $500 million two-tranche bond from Macau’s Galaxy Casino is for a yield in the 10% area for the seven-year fixed-rate bond Read the rest »

The Toys for Tots Fun Run fund-raiser was held at DeLoach’s Tires on Sunday, December 4th beginning at 12 o’clock noon.

Dec. 4–ATLANTIC CITY — Joe Yaniak walks the neon casino floor through clouds of smoke, straining to breathe.