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Gaming News Archives - Page 4681Italian Lottery Fever Undiminished13 August 2003
International News Brief: Italy is still in the grip of lottery fever ahead of Wednesday night's draw of the biggest ever jackpot in Europe.
Natchez Signs Letter of Intent with Emerald Star Casino13 August 2003
News Brief: Natchez officials have agreed to work exclusively with a Florida-based gaming developer, Emerald Star Casino and Resort, to bring a second casino to the Mississippi River city.
Sportingbet Founder Sells Shares13 August 2003
International News Brief: Mark Blandford, Sportingbet’s founder, disposed of 8 million shares at 31p for a total of £2.5 million.
Terminator' Star Facing Questions Over Slot Deal13 August 2003
Arnold Schwarzenegger seems to have had a change of heart. Not about running for governor of California, but about having his face plastered all over talking slot machines spitting out "Hasta la vista, nickels."
Intertops.com Offers Odds on First NFL Coach Fired13 August 2003
Arizona's Dave McGinnis and Houston's Dom Capers are joint favorites to get the chop, according to Intertops.com.
IGT Adds Two More Machines to Theme-Based Lineup13 August 2003
International Game Technology is expanding its stable of entertainment-themed slot machines with new devices based on "The Dating Game" and "The Newlywed Game."
Diamondhead Casino Reports Loss13 August 2003
Diamondhead Casino reports a net loss after preferred dividends of $184,409 ($.006 per common share) for Q2, as compared to a net loss after preferred dividends of $302,180 ($.010 per common share) for Q2 2002.
California's Poorest Tribes Get More Gaming Revenue13 August 2003
News Brief: Each of California's poorest tribes will get an additional $680,000 this year under legislation that shifts the money from some of the long-term gambling tribes.
Sands Regent Reports Strong Results13 August 2003
For fiscal 2003, the Sands Regent reported net income of $1.9 million, or $0.38 per share basic, $0.36 diluted, as compared to a net loss of $189,000, or $(0.04) per basic and diluted share for fiscal 2002.
Majestic Star Casino Reports Loss13 August 2003
Net loss for Q2 for Majestic Star was approximately $651,000, compared to net income of approximately $1.1 million in Q2 2002, a decline of approximately $1.8 million.
Australia's Tabcorp Reports Decline13 August 2003
International News Brief: Tabcorp Holdings Ltd. has reported a 3.2% decline in net profit to AUD$252.6 million for the fiscal year of 2003.
Illinois Casinos Get Approval to Cut Hours13 August 2003
News Brief: Four Illinois riverboat casinos received approval from regulators on Tuesday to open later and close earlier as the gambling industry began to make changes, including job cuts, to deal with a stiff tax hike.
Gambling Fever Link to Parkinson Drugs13 August 2003
International News Brief: Compulsive gambling may be a rare side effect of drugs prescribed for Parkinson's Disease, it was claimed yesterday.
Man Injured During Downtown Reno Mugging13 August 2003
News Brief: A violent robbery in downtown Reno sent a man to the hospital and Reno police searching for suspects.
Metro Police Shut Down Home Casino13 August 2003
News Brief: Metro vice officers yesterday shut down what they described as a minicasino in a Bordeaux home, complete with a craps table and several gambling machines.
Spa Rain Soaks NYRA in Wallet13 August 2003
News Brief: Wet weather and more simulcasts at New York off-track betting parlors of out-of-state races cut into betting totals the first half of the Saratoga Race Course meet, New York Racing Association officials said Monday.
Three Horses Euthanized, Jockeys Injured in Del Mar Spill12 August 2003
News Brief: Jockeys Tyler Baze and Jose Silva suffered serious injuries Monday in a five-horse spill which marred the running of the fourth race at Del Mar.
Dog Racing Might Resume Wednesday12 August 2003
News Brief: A determination will be made today regarding resumption of racing at Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center after an epidemic of kennel cough afflicted the racing greyhounds.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Bettor's Tale Leaves Some Suspicious12 August 2003
Opinion: Either Alan Boston is a creative genius at what he does, or he's merely riding a hot streak. A third option -- that he's little more than a "beard" or front man for a betting syndicate -- has also been suggested.
Wheeling Island Gaming Results Up12 August 2003
Wheeling Island Gaming report operating revenues for Q2 of $25.6 million, representing an increase of $1.2 million or 4.7% from the Q2 2002.
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