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Gaming News Archives - Page 4675Bingo Now Beamed into Homes19 March 2004
BingoTV is a live bingo game that broadcasts every Wednesday evening on the Dish Network satellite service. So far, the program is a success.
Maryland Lawmaker Seeks Slots Amendment19 March 2004
News Brief: An anti-slots legislator says he will seek to amend a budget bill that is up for a vote today to freeze the number of electronic video gambling devices in commercial bingo halls at the current level.
Bill Calls for NYRA Restructuring19 March 2004
News Brief: The New York Racing Association would be restructured and required to pay back about $14 million taken from horse owners' accounts under a bill proposed by a key state senator.
Saskatchewan Chief Fears Casino Delay19 March 2004
News Brief: Construction season is almost here and Whitecap First Nation Chief Darcy Bear says he has concerns about the delay in getting a licence for the casino he hopes will anchor a Saskatoon-to-Lake Diefenbaker tourist corridor.
PEI Considers VLTs for Tracks19 March 2004
News Brief: The Prince Edward Island government is considering allowing the province's two racetracks to install video lottery terminals to help generate revenue for the harness racing industry.
Louisiana Racinos have Successful Year19 March 2004
News Brief: Louisiana’s three racinos have produced more than $40 million for horsemen.
Canadian Track Fined19 March 2004
News Brief: Canadian harness track Flamboro Downs has been fined $75,244 and placed on 12 months' probation for violating security rules by the Ontario Racing Commission.
Nevada Commission Imposes Venetian Fine19 March 2004
The Nevada Gaming Commission has imposed an agreed-upon $1 million
fine on The Venetian for rigging contests and violating state gaming regulations.
Slot Tournament Winner Gets Chance at Millions19 March 2004
News Brief: Kathy Peavy got to live out the fantasy of millions of gamblers Thursday when she got a free pull on nearly 900 slot machines for winning a slot tournament last weekend.
UK City Approves Casino Deal19 March 2004
International News Brief: The future of Torbay's tourism received a boost yesterday after councillors backed the industry in a vote for a new £10 million casino complex.
Virgin to Launch Internet Gambling Portal19 March 2004
International News Brief: Virgin Group launch an Internet gambling portal in partnership with WagerWorks UK this summer.
Accountant to Return Stolen Gambling Money19 March 2004
International News Brief: A Melbourne court has been told an accountant who stole more than AUD$2 million from his employer is prepared to relinquish all his assets to pay the money back.
Cricket Fueling India's Illegal Betting Industry19 March 2004
International News Brief: The current India-Pakistan cricket series in Pakistan, the first in 14 years, is reported to have spurred on the bookies who expect the betting graph to reach unprecedented heights.
Office Pools Considered Illegal19 March 2004
News Brief: In Indiana, the March Madness office pools popping up in workplaces are illegal, according to the Chief of staff with the Marion County Prosecutor's office.
Mississippi Casinos Report Second Best Month19 March 2004
News Brief: Mississippi coast casinos had their second best month in history in February, thanks to a combination of an improving economy, snowbirds, Mardi Gras and George Strait.
Mafia Costs Betting Companies Millions19 March 2004
International News Brief: Crime syndicates have cost betting companies millions of pounds in a series of internet sabotage attacks, it was revealed today.
Enpocket, William Hill Partner Up19 March 2004
International News Brief: Enpocket is to deliver instant betting odds and statistics and a system for mobile betting to William Hill mobile gambling subscribers.
Group Close to Upsetting MGM Bid for Wembley19 March 2004
News Brief: A U.S. consortium including the owner of Bahamas' Atlantis resort moved a step closer to upsetting MGM Mirage's $493 million cash offer for British gaming firm Wembley on Friday.
Court Hearing on Illinois Casino Planned19 March 2004
News Brief: A U.S. Bankruptcy Court has set a May 17 confirmation hearing date for a plan that would allow Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. to build a Chicago-area gambling hall and take over the license from bankrupt Emerald Casino Inc.
Virgin Group to Launch Online Gaming Portal18 March 2004
Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has announced its intention to make its mark on the online gaming world with the forthcoming launch of virgingames.com, scheduled for this June.
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