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Gaming News Archives - Page 4322When Should You Ignore the Maximum Coin Rule at the Slots?6 April 2005
Gambling Book Of Year - Winner Announced5 April 2005
The first annual William Hill-Inside Edge Gambling Book of the Year Award has been won by legendary gambler Amarillo Slim.
Turning Point in Hollywood Casino Bankruptcy Imminent5 April 2005
News Brief: Two upcoming hearings, the first of which is today, could mean a major turning point in the Hollywood Casino bankruptcy.
InterCasino.com $182,915 Jackpot to Danish Slot Wiz5 April 2005
The 30 year-old Dane plundered the ever-popular machine for $182,915 with an investment of only $14.
Cops Nab 17, Bust Up Mob-Run Betting Ring5 April 2005
News Brief: Two of New York's most feared organized crime families joined forces to run a multimillion-dollar illegal sports betting network out of three Queens bars and a gambling Web site, authorities said yesterday.
Tabcorp Looks to Expand into India5 April 2005
International News Brief: A top-level team from Tabcorp is now here and wants to investigate opportunities in the Indian market.
Malaysian Official Calls for Ban to Gambling5 April 2005
International News Brief: Debates in the late evening were livened up for a moment when Lim Hock Seng urged the Malaysian Government to ban all forms of gambling, especially nombor ekor.
California Band Goes to Washington5 April 2005
News Brief: The Lytton Band of Pomo Indians will come before Congress today hoping to keep alive the best chance of building a slot-machine casino in the heart of the East Bay.
$3 Wager Wins $7 Million Slot Jackpot5 April 2005
A $3 wager on a Megabucks $1 slot machine rewarded a 56-year-old oil field rig consultant with a huge $7,161,267 statewide progressive jackpot at the Grand Casino Gulfport Monday evening.
Plaza Hopes Strategy Will Woo Growing Hispanic Community5 April 2005
Over the next several weeks, the Plaza hotel and casino expects to introduce Hispanic-theme slot machines, Spanish-speaking blackjack dealers and soccer games in its sports book in an effort to attract Hispanic customers.
High Standards: Steelman Impresses Asian Officials With Speed, Quality of Sands Macau5 April 2005
Paul Steelman knew that his work in Macau set new standards for the Chinese market when local officials began using his progress to measure the pace of construction projects.
Majesty Casino Owner Bought Out5 April 2005
News Brief: The owner of the Ocean Jewel Casino of St. Petersburg on Monday bought out VTM Management Inc., which operated Majesty Casino from Johns Pass in Treasure Island, and will now use the Johns Pass departure site for faster shuttles to the Ocean Jewel.
Winner Leaves South African Casino Empty-Handed5 April 2005
International News Brief: A Pretoria holidaymaker left empty-handed after apparently winning more than R1-million at Durban's Suncoast Casino this week.
Legislation Aids Gaming Moguls Who've Had Legal Troubles5 April 2005
The majority owner of racetrack casinos in Hobbs and Ruidoso faces a federal lawsuit in Indiana that could jeopardize his gambling licenses in both states.
Consultant Hired for Iowa Gambling Proposal5 April 2005
ews Brief: A consultant could be hired to conduct workshop meetings by the end of April to get public input on what should be done with a stretch of Davenport’s riverfront where the Isle of Capri wants to build a new gambling complex.
Borgata Still Winning Big5 April 2005
The 2,010-room casino hotel tops among the city's 12 properties, according to figures released Monday by the state Casino Control Commission.
London Clubs Cuts Expectations5 April 2005
International News Brief: Casino firm London Clubs International has cut its expectations of annual earnings.
Louisiana Bill Would Expand Gambling on River5 April 2005
News Brief: Legislation that would allow gambling aboard cruise ships that sail the Mississippi River from New Orleans to other locations in Louisiana or the United States has been filed by an East Jefferson lawmaker for debate at the April 25 legislative session.
Deadline Nears for West Virginia Bill5 April 2005
News Brief: With a Wednesday deadline for action approaching, West Virginia legislators say the fate of table games legislation depends on what happens with an insurance reform bill.
Paddy Power CEO Gets 90% Pay Rise5 April 2005
International News Brief: The outgoing chief executive of Paddy Power plc, John O’Reilly, received a pay rise of almost 90% last year, bringing his 2004 pay package to €883,000, up from €466,000
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