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Gaming News Archives - Page 4734Report: UK Machines Fixed to Prevent Wins8 July 2003
International News Brief: Hardware hackers have found that the majority of UK fruit machines pre-determine every turn of the reels to prevent players winning a gamble for a big payout.
British Columbia Casino Not Welcomed by Neighbours8 July 2003
News Brief: A proposed $44 million casino in Langley city is not welcomed by residents of neighbouring Langley township, that muncipality's mayor said Monday.
Illegal Bookmaking Rings Resemble Corporations8 July 2003
News Brief: They have a corporate structure, incentive programs and a systematic way of setting prices for their customers. But they're not Fortune 500 companies or even regular businesses. They're illegal sports bookmaking rings.
Venetian Marketing Partner in Distress8 July 2003
A company that has a marketing alliance to steer European customers to The Venetian hotel-casino in Las Vegas is battling to stay out of bankruptcy.
Maneuvers Begin For Maryland Slots Battle8 July 2003
News Brief: As the House Ways and Means Committee prepares for yet another study of slot machines, Maryland legislators are in for another expensive battle over gambling when they return to Annapolis in 2004.
Oregon Addiction Treatment Funding May Be Reduced8 July 2003
News Brief: Due to fiscal problems, Oregon lawmakers are talking about reducing or even eliminating gambling addiction funding.
Nevada Supreme Court Conducts Historic Review of State Tax, Budget Impasse8 July 2003
News Brief: As the high court reviewed Guinn's petition and the other documents, with an eye toward a quick decision, negotiations among key lawmakers continued in efforts to resolve the tax impasse.
Indiana County Wants to Cut Casino Funding8 July 2003
News Brief: Harrison County promised to share the wealth when it made its pitch for a casino to Indiana regulators, but now the county is considering drawing the purse strings a little tighter.
Iowa Riverwalk Plan Threatened by Casino Project8 July 2003
News Brief: Principal Financial Group will pull the plug on a proposed $25.5 million riverwalk plan if Des Moines city leaders allow riverboat gambling near the project, according to company officials.
WagerWorks Launches The Price Is Right Online8 July 2003
WagerWorks announced
today the successful production and launch of The Price Is Right online.
Mississippi Casino Robbers Caught8 July 2003
News Brief: Four men were arrested Monday after an early morning robbery of Sam's Town Casino in Tunica. Also, Coahoma County authorities have charged three people with the May 9 robbery of the Isle of Capri Casino in Lula.
Economy Doesn't Slow Iowa Casinos8 July 2003
News Brief: Despite the state's sluggish economy, Iowa's riverboat and racetracks casinos took in a record $980 million in casino revenue in the past 12 months.
Reno Opens Striking Art Museum8 July 2003
News Brief: With its single black staircase and a breathtaking rooftop sculpture garden, Reno has a renovated art museum that takes the town a step beyond the gaming industry.
Blizzard Forces Race Cancellations in New Zealand8 July 2003
International News Brief: The worst blizzard in 50 years roared up from the Antarctic and hit New Zealand over the weekend, causing races to be canceled but thus far no Thoroughbred studs have reported stock losses.
New Orleans DA Brings State Charges Against Comedian Jamie Foxx8 July 2003
News Brief: Comedian Jamie Foxx and his sister will be prosecuted in state court on charges they fought with guards at a casino, New Orleans District Attorney Eddie Jordan said Monday.
Hong Kong Christians Protest Soccer Betting8 July 2003
International News Brief: Praying that Hong Kong will avoid what they call the evils of soccer gambling, Christians demonstrators began an all-night vigil outside legislative chambers.
Illinois Racing Board Assigns New Director8 July 2003
News Brief: Marc Laino, an employee of the Illinois Racing Board since 1987, has been promoted to executive director of the state regulatory body.
Gambling Vote in Dickinson County, Iowa8 July 2003
News Brief: Dickinson County voters will decide tomorrow whether they'll roll the dice on a riverboat on the Iowa Great Lakes.
Casinos Sweeten the Vig on Garage Parking Fees8 July 2003
News Brief: Gamblers expecting only a $1 increase in casino parking fees are in for a rude surprise at most garages.
Park Place Names Grand Casino Gulfport Manager8 July 2003
Park Place Entertainment report the appointment of William I. Wright as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Grand Casino Gulfport, one of the premier hotel casino resorts on the Gulf Coast.
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