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Gaming News Archives - Page 4402Saratoga Raceway Reaches First Anniversary24 January 2005
ews Brief: Saratoga Gaming and Raceway approaches its first anniversary on Jan. 28 having delivered on a pledge that video lottery terminal revenues would revive harness racing and provide employment, while faltering on reaching income projections.
£9m Gambling Debt Went Unnoticed24 January 2005
International News Brief: An accountant was able to siphon off £9m ($17.2m) from a company for his gambling activities because the amount was too insignificant to be noticed, a court heard today.
Gambling Sites Wait for Attacks24 January 2005
International News Brief: As Super Bowl weekend approaches, gambling sites ready themselves for a busy weekend and also the threat of having their service interrupted by online extortionists.
South Africa's Casinos Clean Up24 January 2005
International News Brief: South Africans gambled away R8.2-billionin the 12 months between March 2003 and March 2004, 89% of it going to casinos.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Payments To Vegas Firm24 January 2005
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to bar the state from paying nearly $400,000 in legal fees to a Las Vegas law firm hired to write gambling legislation.
U.K. Firms Oppose Blair's Gaming Bill24 January 2005
International News Brief: U.K. gaming companies led by Rank Group Plc and Gala Group Ltd. are fighting Prime Minister Tony Blair's plan to open the industry to Las Vegas-style casinos, saying their businesses will be damaged by the competition.
Las Vegas Labors to Lure Gay Tourists24 January 2005
Tourism experts suggest there are financial rewards for cities that do, and local diversity specialists say Las Vegas is getting better at rolling out the welcome mat for the GLBT market -- gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered visitors.
Casinos Still Leery of Lottery24 January 2005
Introducing a state lottery could be counterproductive and even hurt the state's primary industry, according to one casino representative.
eCOGRA Launches "Play It Safe" Campaign24 January 2005
Using the slogan "Play It Safe," the benefits of honest and hassle free online gambling at eCOGRA-regulated Internet casinos are being communicated to both experienced and new players in a substantial marketing campaign.
Boxing Makes Comeback at Tropicana24 January 2005
News Brief: Boxing will return to the Tropicana Casino and Resort on Friday with a card presented by Duva Boxing and CSI Sports.
Virginia Lottery Reaches Milestone24 January 2005
The Virginia Lottery has passed the $15 billion mark in total sales since the Lottery began.
BetWWTS.com Expects Record Super Bowl Bets24 January 2005
BetWWTS.com reports that it expects to receive more
bets on Super Bowl XXXIX than on any game in the company's twelve-year
history.
New Casino Planned For Old Nightclub West Of Town24 January 2005
News Brief: A new casino is coming to Fallon to serve residents on the west side of Churchill County.
Interactive Systems Worldwide Sees Increase in Players24 January 2005
Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc. reports a sustained, dramatic increase in the number of new players who have wagered utilizing its SportXction System.
Intertops.com Flips Over Super Bowl Coin Toss24 January 2005
Intertops.com releases odd on the ceremonial coil toss for the Super Bowl.
Casino Robbers Wore Turtle Masks And Santa Hats24 January 2005
Police have renewed an appeal for information about armed robbers who wore Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle masks and Santa hats when they held up a casino in Bristol
Betandwin to Sponsor French Handball Team24 January 2005
The betandwin Group has entered into an extensive sponsoring venture with France’s handball team.
Chinese Tycoon Sentenced To Death Over Casino, Brothel Business24 January 2005
International News Brief: An entertainment and property tycoon in China's southeast Fujian province has been sentenced to death for running a prostitution and gambling ring involving 50 government officials.
Mathematicians To Look For Hidden Vulnerabilities24 January 2005
News Brief: California gambling commission plans to create a laboratory this year to test and certify slot machines.
Pennsylvania Ticket Wins $26.4 Million Powerball Jackpot24 January 2005
One lucky player in Pennsylvania
matched all 6 numbers Saturday and walked away with the $26.4 million jackpot.
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