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Gaming News Archives - Page 4642Money Is Money. Or, Is It?23 September 2003
Punting purists assert there's no such thing as the house's money. If
you win a bet and are free to leave the game, it's your money. Not
theirs. Strictly speaking, of course, this is true.
New Citizens Participate in Casino Naturalization22 September 2003
News Brief: It was the classic American story, with an only-in-Nevada twist.
Washington Tribe Reveal New Casino Logo22 September 2003
News Brief: The Puyallup Tribe of Indians unveiled the name and logo of its planned $200 million casino and hotel complex off Interstate 5 in Tacoma at a groundbreaking ceremony for the project Saturday.
New Mexico Navajo President Signs Gaming Compact22 September 2003
ews Brief: While maintaining his opposition to casino-style gambling until he can convince the people to approve it in a third reservation-wide vote Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. signed the standard New Mexico gaming compact on Friday.
Iowa Group Seeks to Block Vote22 September 2003
News Brief: An Iowa group opposed to gambling wants to stop an Oct. 7 vote on whether a riverboat casino should be located in Black Hawk County.
Regulators Probe iGames' Ties with Slot Cheat22 September 2003
Nevada regulators are requiring iGames Entertainment Inc. and its chief executive to submit to a background licensing investigation over concerns about a business arrangement with a convicted slot cheat.
Global Interactive Gaming, Stanley Leisure Sign Agreement22 September 2003
Global Interactive Gaming Limited has signed an agreement with Stanley Interactive Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stanley Leisure Plc, operating Stanley Leisure's on-line betting business.
Rhode Island Track Officials Plead Innocence22 September 2003
News Brief: Top officials connected to the Lincoln Park gambling center pleaded innocent Friday to federal charges they concocted a $4.5 million bribery scheme to win political support for expansion plans.
Advantage Bettors Can Hurt Casino Profits, Experts Say22 September 2003
Advantage gambling -- a player wagering with a legal edge over the casino -- is a growing problem for casino operators, industry insiders said at the recently concluded Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.
Park Place, Trump Bid for Indiana License22 September 2003
News Brief: Five companies submitted applications by Friday to operate a proposed casino in Orange County, including Park Place, an investor group involving Indiana Pacers President Larry Bird and a group led by Donald Trump.
Bybee, Noted Gaming Authority, Dies at 6522 September 2003
Shannon Bybee, executive director of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' International Gaming Institute and a former top casino executive, gaming regulator and gaming lawyer, died Thursday at age 65.
Casino Debate Heats Up at Jamaican Conference22 September 2003
International News Brief: Jamaica’s People's National Party annual conference heated up as delegates reacted to a call by the young professionals group, the Patriots, to take a position on casino gambling.
Tulalip Casino Manager Survives Vote22 September 2003
News Brief: The Tulalip Tribes in a general council meeting for tribal members Saturday morning voted down a no-confidence petition that sought to oust Tulalip Casino chief operating officer Chuck James.
Ireland Won't Ban Jockey Phone Use22 September 2003
International News Brief: The Irish Turf Club have no plans to follow Britain by restricting the use of mobile phones to jockeys during race meetings.
Montana Casino Backers to Try Again22 September 2003
ews Brief: Backers of a proposed $1.8 billion casino and entertainment complex in Butte, Montana, said they plan to pitch their plan again, even though the 2003 Legislature nixed wide-open gambling for the project.
Nonslot Products Give Showgoers Plenty to Marvel at, Maybe Buy22 September 2003
Not every product on sale at the Global Gaming Expo was a slot machine, it just seemed that way.
Maryland Gambling Opponents Dismayed by Study Panel22 September 2003
News Brief: Maryland gambling opponents are dismayed that the state legislative study panel appears to be focused on where to put slot machines and not whether it makes sense for Maryland to legalize them.
Hard Rock Still Aims to Manage Tribal Casinos22 September 2003
Despite being edged out in its initial bid, Hard Rock Hotel President Kevin Kelley said Friday his company will continue to pursue deals to manage California tribal casinos.
Maine Gambling Supporters Raise $1.7 Million22 September 2003
News Brief: It's a busy referendum year in Maine for campaign committees seeking to sway voters. Casino backers organized as Think About It reported total receipts of more than $1.7 million through mid-July.
California Governor Makes Offer to Tribes22 September 2003
News Brief: In his fight for political survival, Gov. Gray Davis made a recent offer to Indian tribes that could pay them huge dividends for years to come.
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