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Gaming News Archives - Page 4716New Zealand Trust Challenges Casino Ban30 June 2003
International News Brief: An iwi trust in Rotorua is preparing to challenge a bill imposing a permanent ban on new casinos, and is lining up one of New Zealand’s biggest legal guns to advise it.
West Virginia Tracks Net $420-Million from Slots Machines30 June 2003
News Brief: West Virginia’s horse and dog tracks are expected to net $420 million from overall revenue of $713-million for the fiscal year ending next week.
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $165 Million30 June 2003
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $165 million.
GTECH Signs Contract Extension with New Zealand Lottery30 June 2003
GTECH has signed a five-year contract extension with the New Zealand Lotteries Commission to provide a non-exclusive software license to operate the Lottery's central system, and to provide central system and terminal maintenance, game development, and software support.
IGT, Acres Gaming Reports Merger Agreement30 June 2003
International Game Technology and Acres Gaming Incorporated report that the Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive agreement pursuant to which Acres will merge with a subsidiary of International Game Technology.
Lawmaker's Internet Gambling Motives Questioned27 June 2003
News Brief: Some people are wondering if Utah lawmaker Chris Cannon’s opposition to the Internet gambling bill is being affected by political contributions.
Ohio Multistate Lottery Decision Upheld27 June 2003
News Brief: Ohio's decision to join a multistate lottery does not violate the Ohio Constitution, according to an appeals court ruling.
Gambling Banned in Washington Resort Area27 June 2003
The City Council has banned gambling on Semiahmoo Spit, the home of golf courses, sweeping views of Drayton Harbor and the Semiahmoo Resort.
World Gaming Makes Board Changes27 June 2003
World Gaming reports that David Naismith will join the group as Chief Financial Officer and
member of the board.
Montana Casino Owners Arraigned Next Month27 June 2003
News Brief: A Billings casino owner and his partner accused of allowing customers to gamble on credit will be arraigned next month in District Court.
Nevada Assembly Reworks Tax Plan27 June 2003
News Brief: The Nevada Assembly reworked an 873 million-dollar Senate tax boost plan late Thursday night, voting for a batch of amendments that cut the huge increase slightly to $864 million.
Philippine Government Concerned over New Technologies27 June 2003
International News Brief: The proliferation of sales promotions, trivia and game shows that have elements of gambling, and are using the new communication technologies has prompted concerned Philippine agencies to work together to protect the consumers against this activity.
Ainsworth Reports Loss27 June 2003
International News Brief: Len Ainsworth is accustomed to taking the losses as well as the wins, yesterday telling shareholders in junior poker machine group Ainsworth Game Technology to expect a AUD$13 million loss for 2002-03.
Unclear How State Shutdown Would Affect Casinos27 June 2003
News Brief: New Jersey officials are unsure whether a state government shutdown would bring gambling to a temporary halt in Atlantic City.
Economist Upbeat about Las Vegas Economy27 June 2003
Low interest rates, sustained job creation and a robust housing market bode well for Southern Nevada's economy in the next couple of years, a top local economist said Wednesday.
Analyst: Pennsylvania Plan Not Enough27 June 2003
News Brief: Even with a proposed $50 million license fee, the state stands to collect only `chump change’ for the lucrative licenses to run slot machines at Pennsylvania race tracks, according to an independent analyst.
Century Casinos Opens Casino Aboard Oceania Cruises' Regatta27 June 2003
Century Casinos, Inc. reports the successful opening of its casino aboard the Regatta, the luxurious, 684 passenger cruise ship operated by Oceania Cruises, a Miami-based cruise line catering to the high-end segment of the cruise industry.
Game Warden Hits Largest Slot Jackpot in Louisiana History27 June 2003
Kyle Hilton DeVillier from Schiro, Texas won an $8,718,983.53 MegaJackpot on a Wheel of Fortune dollar slot machine at the Delta Downs Race Track on Tuesday evening.
Harrah's Entertainment Honored in Annual Poll27 June 2003
For the fourth consecutive year, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. posted a record-setting performance in Casino Player's "Best of Gaming" Awards, the magazine's annual poll of gaming customers from across the country.
MTR Gaming Group Updates of Pennsylvania Track27 June 2003
MTR Gaming Group has provided an update concerning the status of its planned racetrack in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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