Cripple Creek NewsLocal news for Cripple Creek, CO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Smoking fines don't deter casinos- June 29, 2008 Two casinos in Cripple Creek continue to allow smoking indoors despite receiving citations last week for violating the statewide ban.http://www.topix.net/city/cripple-creek-co/2008/06/smoking-fines-dont-deter-casinos?fromrs... Wildfires flaring in mountains- June 27, 2008 A wildfire swelled after dark this evening and sent south Park County crews scrambling to protect homes and livestock against the blaze that grew to nearly 400 acres.http://www.topix.net/city/cripple-creek-co/2008/06/wildfires-flaring-in-mountains?fromrss=... Highway 67CR 81 Intersection Project Begins- June 25, 2008 A safety improvement project at the State Highway 67Teller County Road 81 intersection, north of Cripple Creek, is underway.http://www.topix.net/city/cripple-creek-co/2008/06/highway-67-cr-81-intersection-project-b... Cripple Creek officially ignores casino smoking ban- June 23, 2008 Cripple Creek officials say they won't enforce the statewide smoking ban at casinos that claim they are exempt.http://www.topix.net/city/cripple-creek-co/2008/06/cripple-creek-officially-ignores-casino... The ramrod of Cripple Creek- June 21, 2008 He stands at the bar inside Cripple Creek's fancy new Wildwood Casino, boasting that he's wearing a jacket and tie "for the first time in a year" to enjoy the grand opening.http://www.topix.net/city/cripple-creek-co/2008/06/the-ramrod-of-cripple-creek?fromrss=1 3 Cripple Creek Casinos Cited Over Smoking- June 19, 2008 Three casinos that allowed patrons to smoke despite a state ban on indoor smoking were issued citations Wednesday, two days after city officials said they didn't plan to actively enforce the law.http://www.topix.net/city/cripple-creek-co/2008/06/3-cripple-creek-casinos-cited-over-smok... Smoking ban to stay ignored- June 18, 2008 The Cripple Creek City Council's official position on smoking in casinos The Legislature left the door open and it's not the city's responsibility to close it.http://www.topix.net/city/cripple-creek-co/2008/06/smoking-ban-to-stay-ignored?fromrss=1 No Smoking, Gas Prices Hurt Casinos' Revenue- June 10, 2008 Revenue at Colorado casinos fell 10.7 percent during the beginning of 2008, the worst drop in the industry's history. The industry and gamblers are blaming the state's new smoking ban as well as high gas prices. Others blame the overall soft economy. An analysis by The Denver Post shows that the 10.7 drop in revenue between January and April this year is the second-largest drop among gaming states. Only Illinois saw a bigger drop in revenue. Like Colorado, it banned smoking inside casinos...http://www.topix.net/city/cripple-creek-co/2008/06/no-smoking-gas-prices-hurt-casinos-reve... CIT Provides Refinancing to Colorado Casino Resorts- June 5, 2008 CIT Group acted as the sole lead arranger for the recapitalization of Double Eagle Resorts, Inc.http://www.topix.net/city/cripple-creek-co/2008/06/cit-provides-refinancing-to-colorado-ca... Casino betting on a loophole- June 3, 2008 Monday, gamblers could once again smoke 'em if they got 'em at Bronco Billy's Casino in Cripple Creek.http://www.topix.net/city/cripple-creek-co/2008/06/casino-betting-on-a-loophole?fromrss=1 |