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Gaming News Archives - Page 4685Multimedia Games Appoints New Chairman10 February 2004
Multimedia Games Board of Directors has appointed Thomas W. Sarnoff as Chairman of the Board for a one-year term.
Why Many Seasoned Players Insure their Blackjacks10 February 2004
Masked Man Tries, Fails to Rob Cashier at Sands9 February 2004
News Brief: With a scarf covering his face, a man tried to rob the main cashier's cage on the floor at the Sands Casino Hotel on Wednesday, but was scared off before he got any money, authorities said.
Japan's First Croupier School Opens9 February 2004
International News Brief: The nation's first school for casino croupiers will open in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, in April as lawmakers and local governors push to legalize casinos in Japan.
S&P May Cut Boyd's Ratings9 February 2004
News Brief: Standard & Poor's said on Monday it may cut the ratings on Boyd Gaming Corp. after the casino operator said it will buy closely held Coast Casinos Inc. for $820 million.
New Zealand Developers: Pubs Need Pokies9 February 2004
International News Brief: Pubs would struggle to make a profit these days without poker machines, say a Palmerston North couple looking to build a tavern complex in the city.
Specialty Chips Part of the Game9 February 2004
News Brief: Tens of thousands of colorful casino chips, representing every era of gambling and every corner of the globe, were on display at Copa Casino on Saturday afternoon.
Indiana Bingo Parlors Escape Scrutiny9 February 2004
News Brief: State regulators inspected fewer than half of Indiana's charity bingo games in the past two years, despite several high-profile investigations into cash-skimming.
Crown Wins High Roller Case9 February 2004
International News Brief: Melbourne's Crown Casino has won the latest round of its legal battle with a high roller but taken a heavy hit from judges for laxness applying financial controls.
Vernon Downs Receives Smoking Waiver9 February 2004
News Brief: Vernon Downs will be one of the first local businesses to take advantage of the county smoking waiver.
South African Gaming Board Chief in Court9 February 2004
International News Brief: Former Mpumalanga Gaming Board chief executive Barry Mashigo is scheduled to appear in the White River magistrate's court on fraud charges on Tuesday after allegedly masterminding a consultancy fee scam.
New Jersey Commission Set to Vote to Allow OTBs9 February 2004
News Brief: The New Jersey Racing Commission has scheduled a vote to allow off-track betting in the state during its meeting on February 18 at Freehold Raceway harness track.
Aristocrat, Harrah's Face Patent Lawsuit9 February 2004
An individual has filed a lawsuit in Nevada against Aristocrat, alleging its ‘Hyperlink’ branded linked jackpot games infringe on a U.S. patent. The suit also names subsidiaries of Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
Gambling Takes Back Seat in Kentucky9 February 2004
ews Brief: More than a month into the Kentucky General Assembly, gambling has taken a back seat to Gov. Ernie Fletcher's proposed budget.
California Counties Wait for Casino Funds9 February 2004
News Brief: Ambiguity shrouds the future of a California state fund that reimburses counties for expenses tied to American Indian casinos.
Iowa Legislation Works Towards Deal with Gambling Industry9 February 2004
News Brief: After the Iowa Supreme Court struck down the state’s gambling tax structure last week, legislative leaders will regroup today to try to forge some type of agreement with the state’s gambling industry.
New Hard Rock Hotel and Casino to Break Ground9 February 2004
News Brief: The groundbreaking for the new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi will have a lot of Mississippi flavor.
Indian State Plans for First Casino9 February 2004
International News Brief: The Indian State of Sikkim will have its first casino within two years.
Businessman Accused of Multi-Million Dollar Swindle9 February 2004
International News Brief: A passion for punting fuelled Victoria's biggest stamp duty fraud worth more than AUD$10 million, a court heard yesterday.
Atlantic City's Borgata Attracts Younger Set9 February 2004
News Brief: Matt Goscky -- a regular at the Borgata, Atlantic City's newest casino -- is young, bets big and loses steadily. He might be just what that city needs.
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