No sign of contract for Christchurch Casino ownership - 2004-03-30 No one looks like folding up in the high stakes game to own Christchurch Casino Six months after deliberations kicked off between SkyCity Entertainment and Aspinall, the Casino's 41 per cent shareholder, there seems to be no sign of an agreement.
The Casino Control Authority, which must pre-approve any shareholding modifications, has not heard from any of the parties associated. Read the full story at Stuff: Business
Casino Pulls Commercial Targeted to Those in Debt - 2004-03-30 One of New Mexico's largest American Indian-run casinos has withdrawn a controversial TV ad that promoted gambling as a financial solution to individuals who are short on money or deeply in debt.
"So, the holidays have passed, and those credit card bills just keep piling up?" an announcer says in the ad, according to a transcript published in local media. "Well, Isleta Casino Resort comes to your rescue." Read the full story at Reuters Asia