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Gaming News Archives - Page 4485Harvard Gambling Studies Under Fire8 November 2004
News Brief: The division of Harvard Medical School that studies pathological gambling is under fire from some antigambling activists who point out that virtually all its funding comes from the gambling industry.
Companies Look to Singapore for New Market8 November 2004
International News Brief: International gambling companies searching for new Asian markets are waiting for Singapore to give the go-ahead for a proposed Las Vegas-style casino resort aimed at boosting tourism in the wealthy city-state.
Inside Gaming: Futures Market Nailed Election8 November 2004
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
New Orleans Casino Falls Short of Expectations8 November 2004
News Brief: Expectations for financial salvation were sky-high back in 1992 when Louisiana cleared the way for construction of a land-based casino in downtown New Orleans. However, the results have fallen short of expectations.
Illinois Gambling Proponents to Push for Casinos8 November 2004
News Brief: Illinois gambling proponents are proposing new casinos as the General Assembly returns this week for its fall veto session.
Powerball Jackpot Rises to $52 Million8 November 2004
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $52 million.
Mega Million Jackpot Reaches $90 Million8 November 2004
Since no ticket matched all six numbers to win the jackpot, the
estimated Mega Million jackpot for the Tuesday, November 9, 2004 drawing advances to $90 million.
Smart play and goodies equal profits8 November 2004
Mark Pilarski explains card counters and blackjack.
Horoscope for the week of November 7, 20047 November 2004
As of the writing of this column, the first of the votes in the U.S. presidential election are already in.
Tabcorp to Consolidate Casino Management5 November 2004
International News Brief: Tabcorp Holdings, which owns Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast and the Treasury Casino in Brisbane, will have its own management team at the properties from the middle of this month.
Slots May Fund Pittsburgh Arena5 November 2004
News Brief: Regardless of where a slots casino ends up in Pittsburgh, Mayor Tom Murphy says he would like to see a portion of the revenue used to finance the construction of a new hockey arena.
NYRA Appoints New President, CEO5 November 2004
News Brief: The New York Racing Association has appointed a new president and chief executive officer with a short timetable to turn things around for the financially ailing operator of the state's top three thoroughbred tracks.
CryptoLogic Repots Rise in Profits5 November 2004
News Brief: CryptoLogic reports Q3 revenue grew 43 per cent to $15.6 million US, compared with a year earlier.
UK Gambling Industry Criticizes New Plans5 November 2004
International News Brief: Britain's gambling industry says the government has gone way too far in its plans to allow new Las Vegas-style casinos, and risks plunging the sector into crippling oversupply.
Man Wins $19 Million Illinois Lottery Jackpot5 November 2004
The Illinois Lottery reports that John Wood of Roscoe is the state's newest millionaire after winning a $19 million prize in the Lotto game.
Penn Receives Maine Slot License5 November 2004
News Brief: Penn National Gaming received Maine's first license to operate slot machines, but concerns over corporate privacy will require lawmakers to step in before the first reels can spin.
Wisconsin Casino Lawsuit Sent Back to Court5 November 2004
News Brief Wisconsin’s Appeal court has asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to take up again a lawsuit from owners of a Kenosha dog track seeking to end casino gambling by American Indian tribes.
South Dakota Candidate Calls for Video Lottery Ban5 November 2004
News Brief: Ron Volesky, the only announced candidate for governor in 2006, called Thursday for an end to video lottery machines in South Dakota.
Wynn Shares Continue Climb5 November 2004
Wynn Resorts Ltd.'s stock price continues to soar despite the company's Las Vegas resort being six months away from opening and there being no significant revenue sources.
Michigan Senate Won't Deal with Slots5 November 2004
News Brief: The Michigan Senate won't deal with term limits, slot machines at horse tracks or tax restructuring during the Legislature's ‘lame duck" session, Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema said Thursday.
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