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Gaming News Archives - Page 3979Yale Study Links Gambling to Genetics26 September 2005
The correlation between pathological gambling and major depression in middle-aged men appears to be heavily influenced by overlapping genetic factors, according to a study by researchers at Yale School of Medicine and Washington University’s School of Medicine.
Book: Maori Should Enjoy Gambling26 September 2005
International News Brief: According to a new, controversial book, Maori have every right to enjoy smoking, gambling and eating fatty foods.
Fernhart Releases Gambling Portal26 September 2005
International News Brief: Fernhart New Media is to launch a new gambling and horse racing portal, following its acquisition by business aggregator Netb2b2 last week.
Gambling Inquiry Delay26 September 2005
International News Brief: An investigation into claims that a 17-year-old Chinese student gambled away $40,000 at Skycity Adelaide Casino has been stalled.
Thunderbird Reports Updates26 September 2005
International Thunderbird Gaming Corporation’s shareholders unanimously approved a name change to ‘Thunderbird Resorts, Inc.’.
Baha Mar Hope to Seal Deal with Hilton26 September 2005
International News Brief: Executives of Bahamas’ Baha Mar are reportedly trying to seal a deal with the American-based Hilton Hotels group to brand the Crystal Palace Casino.
Macau Gaming Tax Rises26 September 2005
International News Brief: Macau's income from direct gaming tax rose 17.8 percent year-on-year in the first eight months, according to official statistics issued here on Monday.
California Tribal Casino Runs into Opposition26 September 2005
News Brief: There won't be a groundbreaking this fall as hoped for a new casino and resort complex the Quechan Tribe intends to develop.
Golf Betting Column: What The Golfinggods Say….26 September 2005
With another Presidents Cup match over it is interesting to hear the views of the American players about this tournament compared with the Ryder Cup.
Kentucky Horse Group Pushes for Casino Amendment26 September 2005
News Brief: The Kentucky Equine Education Project, or KEEP, recently rolled out its call for the Legislature to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot. If approved, the state's eight race tracks could open casinos.
Jury: New Frontier Must Pay $110,000 to Card Counter26 September 2005
A Clark County District Court jury has awarded a gambler $110,000 for an incident in 2001 in which he was detained in a security office at the New Frontier.
Mississippi Casino Courses Still Offered26 September 2005
News Brief: Hurricane Katrina wiped out the University of Southern Mississippi's campus in Long Beach and wrecked much of the state's casino industry, but educators say that hasn't derailed their plans to offer gaming management courses this semester.
Group Makes Offer for California Card Club26 September 2005
News Brief: A group from Contra Costa County has stepped up to make an offer to buy the 58-year-old bankrupt Garden City Casino's card club.
Singapore to Miss September Deadline26 September 2005
International News Brief: Singapore is likely to miss an end-September deadline to issue tender documents for a casino resort on Marina Bay, people involved in the process say.
Sportsbook.com Racing Team Ready for Final Races26 September 2005
The Sportsbook.com American LeMans
Series racing team is set to return to the track for the final two
races of the season.
Mississippi Businesses Form Alliance26 September 2005
Mississippi business groups have formed an alliance to ask the State Legislature to allow reconstruction adjacent to the waters edge.
Inside Gaming: Sahara Sale Rumors Roil Strip M&A Scuttlebutt26 September 2005
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Hawkweye, Hollywood Casino Win AGA Award26 September 2005
Agency-of-Record hawkeye | FFWD of Dallas, Texas, and client Hollywood Casino of Tunica, Missisippi, were big winners at the Fifth Annual American Gaming Association Communications Awards show.
Gulf Casinos Again Brace for Storm26 September 2005
Pinnacle Entertainment, Boyd Gaming Corp. and Harrah's Entertainment closed their casinos in Lake Charles, La., as Hurricane Rita approached the area.
Gamebookers Launch Greek Version26 September 2005
Gamebookers today announced the launch of
its website in a Greek language version.
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