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Gaming News Archives - Page 4656Study Hopes to Figure Out Gambling Addictions15 October 2003
News Brief: Harvard University researchers hope to find out what distinguishes gambling addicts from an occasional casino visitors and what steps help or hinder recovery.
One in Three Detroit Seniors Visit Casinos15 October 2003
News Brief: One third of Detroit's senior citizens visit casinos and about 10 percent of seniors could be at risk of developing a gambling problem, according to a random survey of 1,410 older city residents by Wayne State University.
Federal Official Stole to Support Gambling15 October 2003
News Brief: The former treasurer of U.S. Rep. John Boehner's re-election fund pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing more than $600,000 in missing campaign contributions. A large portion of the money was used for gambling.
Aussie High Roller Jailed15 October 2003
International News Brief: One of Crown's richest high-rollers is behind bars, charged with a global fraud that saw a staggering $190 million poured into his Melbourne casino account.
City Throws Support to Casinos With No Delay15 October 2003
News Brief: Despite pleas to delay action, the Muskegon City Commission passed a resolution of support for casino gambling in the city by a near-unanimous vote Tuesday.
'Slot Machine King,' IGT Founder Dies at 9115 October 2003
William "Si" Redd, who founded slot giant IGT and helped popularize video poker and Megabucks progressive jackpots, died Tuesday at his beach home in Solana Beach, Calif., after an extended illness. He was 91.
Trident Group First With New Slot15 October 2003
Thunderstruck is here. King Neptune's Casino is one of the first Microgaming-powered casinos to carry this exciting new game that offers three ways for players to gamble and win on a totally original slot.
Cruise Lines Lure Would-Be Customers, But Las Vegas Casino Operators Unfazed15 October 2003
Cruise lines are flexing their muscles with trade groups, saying the industry represents a major challenge to gaming operators.
Addict Tells His Story15 October 2003
News Brief: It’s been more than 40 years since a bookie released Bob Egan from a $10,000 gambling debt. That was the end of his career as a guy who would bet on anything., Egan still calls himself a compulsive gambler and still feels the effects of a habit that started at age 12.
Australian Gaming Titan Born15 October 2003
International News Brief: A new Australian gambling giant will be born today with confirmation of a $2.5 billion alliance bringing together three former state-owned TABs.
Alliance Gaming Results Up for Q115 October 2003
or Q1 2003, Alliance Gaming reports revenues from continuing operations of $106.6 million, an increase of 31% from the $81.3 million in Q1 2002.
Full House Resorts, Morongo Band of Mission Indians Merger Dead15 October 2003
Morongo Band of Mission Indians general membership failed to approve the proposed merger between Full House Resorts and a subsidiary of the Morongo Band and therefore the proposed merger will not proceed.
Tropicana Expansion to Change Atlantic City15 October 2003
Tropicana Casino and Resort's $245 million expansion project will soon change the landscape in Atlantic City and lead to seismic shifts in the town's gaming and tourism industries.
Shuffle Master Named to Forbes List15 October 2003
Shuffle Master, Inc. has been named one of America's 200 Best Small Companies by Forbes magazine for the fifth consecutive year, holding the fifth spot on the list.
Gaming Attorney Association Names New President14 October 2003
News Brief: Paul O'Gara of Sterns & Weinroth was promoted to president of the International Association of Gaming Attorneys, a 22-year-old trade group.
Arena Contracts to Net Over $2 Million14 October 2003
International News Brief: Arena Leisure, owner of six British racecourses, is slated to gain an additional $2,498,101 a year in income from the broadcast of live racing to betting shops after agreeing to a new five-year contract with Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Service worth more than $66-million.
Record Sums Spent on Colorado Video Lottery Amendment Vote14 October 2003
News Brief: Amendment 33, which proposes putting video lottery machines at dog and horse tracks, has become the most expensive ballot initiative in Colorado history.
West Virginia Justices Question Grants, Video Lottery14 October 2003
News Brief: West Virginia’s Supreme Court appeared skeptical of both sides in a long-awaited hearing over the legality of the Economic Development Grant Committee and the state's use of video lottery.
Hotel Robber Got $350,00014 October 2003
News Brief: Police suspect that a woman accused of stealing $350,000 from a hotel room safe drove away in a sport utility vehicle with a license plate that says 'Jesus.'
President Casinos Can't Repay Debt14 October 2003
News Brief: President Casinos Inc. has reported to the government that the earnings from its casinos are enough to cover its day-to-day operations but not pay back a debt estimated at $45.4 million.
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