Former Colts quarterback struggles with gambling past
8th January 2007

Hundreds of scarlet-clad fans wearing his old number brushed past the former quarterback. They honored Troy Smith, the current No. 10, not the one they have forgotten or use as a punch line.

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Cracking gambling ring long overdue
24th September 2006

The adage, “they’ll get what’s coming to them” finally came true for the many bars in central Indiana that ran illegal gambling, either through illegal slot-like machines, called “cherry masters,” or by running numbers.

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Historic resort to get facelift, casino
12th June 2005 - Web India

A development group plans to restore a faded Indiana resort to its former glory, adding a casino to make the plan a paying proposition.

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Blue Sky Casino begins development in French Lick
10th June 2005 - Fox 41

The company Orange County Indiana wants to open its casino is already gambling on the deal. Blue Sky Casino hasn't even officially gotten the state's okay to build and run the casino yet, but it's already started development in French Lick.

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Indiana Governor Signs Legislation Requiring Study of Alternative Trends in Casino Gaming
16th May 2005 - Newswire

Kenilworth Systems Corporation (OTC Pink Sheets: KENS) - On May 11, 2005, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels signed into law House Enrolled Act 1120, which, in addition to providing funding for a new stadium for the Indianapolis Colts, also requires the Indiana Gaming Commission to study alternative forms of games or trends in casino gaming that could create additional income for Indiana without expanding casino gaming within the state. This provision, a first for any state, was included as a result of the lobbying efforts of Kenilworth Systems Corporation ("Kenilworth").

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Trump's casinos to emerge from bankruptcy May 12
5th May 2005 - Jamaica Observer

Donald Trump's casino business is now expected to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 12, according to Scott Butera, the company's president and chief operating officer.

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Barden: Mississippi among most friendly to gaming
6th May 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Mississippi continues to attract casino investments because of low and reliable tax rates, says Don H. Barden, who owns casinos in Mississippi, Nevada, Colorado and Indiana.

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Nevada Gold Will Not Submit Bid for Indiana Casino License
20th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (UWN) today announced that Orange County Development, LLC, which is 75% owned by Nevada Gold, has decided not to submit its bid to build and operate a riverboat casino in Orange County, Indiana, at this time.

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Harrah's Rakes It In
20th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

Two weeks ago, Harrah's Entertainment (NYSE: HET) boosted gaming stocks when it provided first-quarter guidance that blew away the analyst estimates. This morning, the retail casino giant released the official results, and they are impressive.

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Aztar Reports First-Quarter 2005 Results
20th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Aztar Corporation (AZR) today reported financial results for its 2005 first quarter, which ended on March 31, 2005; the fiscal 2004 quarter had ended on April 1, 2004. Consolidated EBITDA for the 2005 quarter was $45.7 million versus, in the first quarter of 2004, EBITDA of $46.7 million which was after $3.5 million of insurance recovery related to business interruption applicable to the fourth quarter of 2003.

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Legislators Turn Eyes To Higher Casino Taxes
17th Apr 2005 - Courier-Journal

INDIANAPOLIS -- As lawmakers seemingly turn away from a plan that would take millions of dollars from riverboat communities to balance the state budget, fiscal leaders are eyeing increased taxes on casinos.

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Don Barden seeks Greektown Casino stake
15th Apr 2005 - Miami Herald

DETROIT - Casino owner Don Barden, who joined with Michael Jackson in a failed bid for a Detroit casino franchise in 1998, is seeking state permission to become a 1 percent owner in the Greektown Casino.

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Firms Announce $240 Million Bid For Orange County Casino
12th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

FRENCH LICK, Ind. -- A medical device maker and a real estate developer said Monday they will seek the license to operate a casino in southern Indiana's Orange County as part of a $240 million plan to turn the area into a destination resort.

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Senate Approves Budget With Cigarette Tax Increases
12th Apr 2005 - Las Vegas Sun

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Senate passed a two-year, $24 billion state budget that Democrats said does not provide enough money for education.

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Indiana Companies Cook Group and Lauth Group Join Forces to Develop $240 Million French Lick Casino and Resorts Project
11th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Two companies with deep roots in Indiana today announced plans for the formation of a joint venture that will apply for the contract to develop a destination resort, casino and conference center in the historic Indiana towns of French Lick and West Baden. The joint venture will be formed by CFC, Inc., an affiliate of Cook Group Inc. in Bloomington and Lauth Group, Inc., a national real estate development and construction company headquartered in Indianapolis.

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