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Gaming News Archives - Page 4750Philippine Police Reminded to Stop Illegal Gambling18 December 2003
International News Brief: The Philippine National Police reminded provincial directors of their duty to stop illegal gambling activities in their respective areas of jurisdiction or face relief.
Ex-Mirage Employee 'Snapped' Under Pressure18 December 2003
A former Mirage casino employee who failed to file thousands of money-tracking reports with the federal government claimed he `snapped’ under pressure and got so far behind that he was `scared’ to tell other employees the truth, according to a state investigation made public this month.
Electronic Game Card Gets Iowa Lottery Order18 December 2003
Electronic Game Card Inc reports an order for its accumulator gamecard format for a promotion to be run by the Iowa State Lottery early in 2004.
Seminole Joins GSA18 December 2003
The Seminole Tribe of Florida has joined the Gaming Standards Association as a Platinum Member.
BetWWTS.com Release Golden Globe Odds18 December 2003
Less than an hour after the official nominations were announced earlier this morning, BetWWTS.com became the first bookmaker in the world to release odds on the 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards.
BetWWTS.com Launches Chinese Sports Book18 December 2003
BetWWTS.com today further expanded its reach into the burgeoning Asian gaming market by launching both Simplified and Traditional Chinese versions of the company's online sports book.
Virtgame Hires Multimedia Enterprises18 December 2003
VirtGame Corp. has engaged the market development and public relations services of Las Vegas based Multimedia Enterprises.
Bet on Casino Games on TV18 December 2003
Kenilworth Systems plans to provide real time television broadcasts of live in-progress casino table games to digital satellite and digital cable subscribers, so that those viewers can wager along as the games are played.
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $116 Million18 December 2003
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $116 million.
Desert Passage Sale Likely18 December 2003
A trio of independent sources close to the deal have confirmed Trizec Properties within the next few days will likely complete a deal to sell its Desert Passage at Aladdin shopping center to a group of East Coast investors.
World Poker Tour Events Continue Dramatic Growth18 December 2003
The Five Diamond World Poker Classic at Bellagio in Las Vegas is the latest event on the World Poker Tour to demonstrate the domino effect of the television show's huge popularity.
Five Interesting Titles Cover Antique Slots; Lottery; Casino Games17 December 2003
Massachusetts Lottery Ads Criticized17 December 2003
News Brief: Massachusetts lottery ads meant to raise more revenue for the state are already drawing criticism from gambling opponents who say the effort offers an overly optimistic portrait of the games of chance.
Legal Action Raised in Christchurch Boardroom17 December 2003
nternational News Brief: The stakes have been raised in a boardroom battle at Christchurch Casino with a major shareholder threatening legal action to return chief executive Arthur Pitcher to the board.
Ailing Lottery Winners Donate to Medical Research17 December 2003
News Brief: A Kentucky couple battling multiple sclerosis and diabetes claimed a $21 million Lotto South jackpot Tuesday, and immediately pledged part of their winnings to medical research.
Iowa Voters Reject Riverboat Casino17 December 2003
News Brief: Voters in Clay County in northwest Iowa rejected a proposed riverboat casino on Tuesday.
Australian Regulators Won't Block Merger17 December 2003
International News Brief: Tabcorp Holdings Ltd.'s proposal to bid for smaller gaming company rival Tab Ltd. won't be blocked by Australia's Competition & Consumer Commission.
Maine Slots Consultant Quits Panel17 December 2003
News Brief: A consultant for a gaming company seeking to develop slot machines in Maine quit the state liquor and lottery commission, saying that she was the target of cheap political tricks.
Vernon Downs President Steps Down17 December 2003
News Brief: The president of Vernon Downs has turned over the reins of the upstate New York harness track to a junior executive while he appeals the state's decision last week to deny him a racing license.
NYRA Lost Over $21 Million17 December 2003
News Brief: New York Racing Association lost $21.7-million during 2002, according to an audited statement released under an agreement with the United States attorney’s office.
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