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Gaming News Archives - Page 4684Wisconsin Hearing on Contracts Canceled8 August 2003
News Brief: A hearing that had been scheduled for today in a lawsuit over Gov. Jim Doyle's authority to negotiate gaming compacts with tribes that operate casinos has been canceled, one of the attorneys in the case says.
Analysts: Legislation Could Delay Wynn Macau Project8 August 2003
Gaming analysts say legislation outlining gaming tax policy in Macau may be delayed from next week until fall, which could push back the groundbreaking and opening of Steve Wynn's casino there.
Group Pushes for Addiction Programs Advances8 August 2003
It's business as usual for the casino industry in Nevada, which observed its sixth annual Responsible Gaming Education Week aimed at raising awareness of gambling addiction among employees, customers and the public.
NYRA Slots on Hold8 August 2003
News Brief: The New York Racing Association and MGM Mirage have put construction plans for a slot-machine parlor at Aqueduct on hold because of concerns over an ongoing federal investigation of the racing association.
Gaming Officials Selling Shares8 August 2003
More than two dozen gaming industry insiders, company officers and directors, have sold about 10 million shares of their own companies for almost $300 million since May, filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission show.
Trump Bills Transportation Authority8 August 2003
News Brief: Donald Trump expects the South Jersey Transportation Authority to pay him for gambling revenue lost because of an overdue ramp that would link Borgata to Trump Marina.
Possible Casino Fraud Serves as Warning8 August 2003
News Brief: Maine Securities administrator Christine Bruenn has issued a statement telling Mainers to be wary of investment offers related to the proposed Sanford casino.
California Card Room Efforts Shot Down8 August 2003
News Brief: A federal judge in Sacramento once again has shot down card rooms' efforts to keep the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians from turning Casino San Pablo into California's first urban-sited, Nevada-style casino.
New Orleans Riverboat Casino Wants Shorter Lease8 August 2003
News Brief: Bally's Casino will ask the Orleans Levee Board to reduce the length of its lease at a board-owned marina on Lake Pontchartrain, the casino's parent company says.
Stakes High for Second Seneca Casino8 August 2003
News Brief: The president of the Seneca Nation of Indians says his tribe is holding an aces-high, full house in the high-stakes poker game that will determine where a casino will open in Erie County. Local leaders, however, are willing to call his bluff.
Race Switch in Scotland8 August 2003
International News Brief: Nearly one third of the action at Scotland’s five tracks will now take place at the weekend with a big boost to attendances expected.
Lotto Jackpot Whips Up Gambling Frenzy in Italy8 August 2003
International News Brief: Italy is in the grip of lottery fever after the country's main game rolled over for a 43rd time in a row this week pushing the jackpot in tomorrow evening's draw to £43million.
South Africa Gamblers in Trouble8 August 2003
International News Brief: KwaZulu-Natal's gambling board might be in chaos after three members, including its chairman, were sacked this week but things aren't much better in the province's casinos where many punters are falling into the compulsive gambling trap.
Illinois Casino Revenues Drop8 August 2003
News Brief: The higher gambling taxes approved by legislators and Gov. Rod Blagojevich already are taking a bite out of riverboat casino revenues while bolstering state coffers.
New Mexico Receives $8.4 Million in Gaming Payments8 August 2003
News Brief: Eleven of New Mexico's 13 casinos have paid $8.4 million in tribal gaming payments to the state for the second quarter ending June 30, 2003, according to the New Mexico Gaming Control Board.
Korean Casino Approved for New Zone8 August 2003
International News Brief: The Incheon Metropolitan Government said yesterday that it would establish one or more casinos exclusively for foreigners in its new special economic zone.
UK Cornershop Casinos Banned8 August 2003
International News Brief: UK’s cornershop casinos are to be banned amid fears that the planned relaxation of gaming laws could lead to cut-throat competition on the high street.
Youbet.com CEO Elected Chairman of the Board8 August 2003
Youbet.com reports that Charles F. Champion has been elected unanimously to the additional role of Chairman of the Board.
New Orleans Board Turns Casino Down7 August 2003
News Brief: The Orleans Levee Board has turned aside a move by Bally's Casino to get financial relief from its lease.
California SuperLotto Plus Jackpot Rockets to $87 Million7 August 2003
Lottery officials announced the SuperLotto Plus jackpot for Saturday at $87 million. The California Lottery's jackpot is the largest in the country, even larger than multi-state games Powerball and Mega-Millions.
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