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Gaming News Archives - Page 4655Gambling Addiction Often Overlooked9 September 2003
News Brief: Problem and pathological gambling is often overlooked among addictions. But addicted gamblers can cost millions in productivity, social services and crime.
Maine Prosecutors Against Casino Plans9 September 2003
News Brief: The Maine Prosecutors Association came out Monday against a $650 million casino in southern Maine.
Greenspun Corp., Hughes Corp. Cut Funding After Clash Over Tax Differences9 September 2003
The two biggest real estate development companies in Las Vegas, the Greenspun Corp. and Hughes Corp., have cut their financial support for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.
Atlantic City Casinos to Avoid Political Campaigns9 September 2003
News Brief: The chairwoman of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission sent a letter to casino executives reminding them that they and their employees are forbidden from getting involved in state or local political campaigns.
Bank Could Become Gaming Cops9 September 2003
News Brief: Banks could be put on the front line in stopping Internet gambling and they're not happy about it.
Atlantic City Roundup9 September 2003
A selection of news and views from Atlantic City this week.
Bustamante Defends Ties with Casino Tribes9 September 2003
News Brief: Even though Indian gambling interests have pumped millions toward his election campaign, Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante said if he becomes governor he still would be a tough negotiator with tribal casinos that ring up revenues of $5 billion a year.
Experts Join Tribal and State Officials in Gambling Addiction Awareness Campaign9 September 2003
Top authorities on gambling addiction in America will join tribal leaders and state officials Oct. 13-17 in California's first annual Responsible Gambling Awareness Week.
Bids Submitted for Bulgaria's Lottery9 September 2003
International News Brief: Four bids have been submitted to the Finance Ministry for the contract to manage Bulgaria's state lottery.
'Mega Millions' a Mega-Flop So Far9 September 2003
News Brief: Mega Millions, Washington's foray into the world of multistate lottery gambling, is a mega-disappointment so far.
Taiwan Police Probed in Illegal Gambling Investigation9 September 2003
International News Brief: A prosecutor has mobilized the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau to question and search the offices of eight senior police officers suspected of collaborating with a syndicate running gambling video parlors in northern Taiwan.
Pinnacle Entertainment Announces Notes Offer9 September 2003
Pinnacle Entertainment has commenced a cash tender offer yesterday for all of the $125 million outstanding principal amount of its 9.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007.
Judge Says Enough's Enough; Will Decide Bingo Hall Future9 September 2003
News Brief: A federal judge said Monday he will forgo a trial and decide later this month whether to allow an Oklahoma tribe to build a $25 million high-stakes bingo hall in the Finger Lakes based on the arguments he's already heard.
Scientific Games to Provide Texas Lottery9 September 2003
he Texas Lottery Commission has named Scientific Games the apparent successful proposer as the result of an emergency solicitation for instant ticket manufacturing and services.
Youbet.com Will Fight Lawsuit9 September 2003
Youbet.com, Inc. intends to contest an attempt by one of its shareholders to garner a special interest by falsely accusing the company of failing to provide sufficient information in its current proxy material.
Shuffle Master to Create 'Chicago' Slot Game9 September 2003
Shuffle Master has signed an agreement with Miramax to produce a slot game based on the award winning movie, Chicago.
Jackpots Are Tougher to Get on Machines that Let You Play Longer9 September 2003
Route 66 Casino Opens8 September 2003
Nevada Gold & Casinos announces the grand opening of the Route 66 Casino, located 11 miles west of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Saskatchewan Gaming Posts Record Profits8 September 2003
News Brief: This year Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority made $29.4 million on revenues of $87.3 million.
Vestin Financing New York Racino8 September 2003
A Las Vegas mortgage company has agreed to arrange a $23 million loan for a harness track in central New York that aims to install slot machines to boost its financial performance as a `racino.’
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