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Gaming News Archives - Page 4759Publisher Wants Documents on Wynn6 May 2003
News Brief: A book publisher accused of libeling casino developer Steve Wynn has asked a court for any documents the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration may have compiled about Wynn.
Investigator Who Robbed Banks Had Gambling Debt6 May 2003
News Brief: The husband of a state investigator who was shot after robbing a bank last week says his wife had a gambling problem.
Angelil Case Remains Closed6 May 2003
A jacket that a Las Vegas attorney said could implicate Rene Angelil, husband of singer Celine Dion, in a sexual assault three years ago has failed to persuade Metro police to reopen a criminal investigation they closed in January.
New York Politicians Want Casino Stopped6 May 2003
News Brief: Alarmed by reports that the Shinnecock Indians signed a contract with an Oklahoma casino developer last week, local politicians have asked Governor George Pataki and Attorney General Eliot Spitzer to intervene.
Ex-Caesar's Exec Ready to Retry for License6 May 2003
News Brief: Former Caesars President Gary DiBartolomeo says he is rehabilitated from a gambling compulsion and ready to woo high rollers again.
Union Official Embezzled to Feed Gambling Habit6 May 2003
News Brief: A mild-mannered teachers' union official who lived with his parents admitted to stealing more than $800,000 to feed his voracious gambling habit, authorities said yesterday.
Aussie Banks Refuse to be Police6 May 2003
International News Brief: Australians are likely to continue easily flouting bans on internet gambling, after banks warn the Howard Government they will not support efforts to block financial transactions with illegal casinos.
Indiana Law Doesn't Help Children of Gambling Parents6 May 2003
News Brief: Indiana's law to protect neglected children does little to safeguard kids left in sweltering cars and hotel rooms each year while their parents pump tokens into slot machines.
Illinois Makes Deal with Rosemont6 May 2003
News Brief: Illinois officials have agreed to make sure Rosemont gets up to $45 million for the a casino parking garage built by the northwest suburb even though state regulators warned it against construction.
2003 Readers' Choice Awards for Midwest Casinos6 May 2003
Readers of Midwest Gaming & Travel magazine have selected their favorite riverboat and land-based casinos in the states of Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan and Missouri.
Resorts Atlantic City Q1 Results Down6 May 2003
Resorts Atlantic City reports EBITDA was $5.2 million as compared to $7.4 million in Q1 2002. Income from operations for the quarter was $2.4 million as compared to $5.9 million in the comparable 2002 quarter.
PBL Quits Online Gambling6 May 2003
International News Brief: Kerry Packer's Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd has pulled the plug on its online gambling venture, a little more than a year after it was set up.
Youbet.com Has Record Derby Handle6 May 2003
Youbet.com, Inc. reports its handle for the Kentucky Derby day was $2,433,780, a 141 percent increase over the 2002 record.
Firm Sued Over Buyout Offer6 May 2003
Riviera Holdings Corp. said Monday it was served with a lawsuit that seeks to force cooperation with any prospective buyer that makes a serious offer to acquire the company.
Cash Systems Signs Contract with Ho-Chunk Nation Casinos6 May 2003
Cash Systems has entered into an agreement to provide check cashing, credit card cash advance and ATM services at the four Ho-Chunk Nation casinos, located in central Wisconsin.
Pinnacle Entertainment Reports Strong Q16 May 2003
Revenues for Q1 rose 7.0% to $132.1 million from $123.5 million in the prior-year quarter, while operating income rose 27.5% to $10.7 million from $8.4 million. EBITDA rose 13.4% to $22.2 million from $19.6 million a year earlier.
Bennett Says His Gambling Days Are Over6 May 2003
News Brief: William Bennett, the Republican Party activist, former Cabinet secretary and 'Book of Virtues' author, said Monday he was giving up the high-stakes gambling that has cost him millions over the past decade.
Alliance Gaming, Harrah's Sign Coinless Slots Agreement6 May 2003
Alliance Gaming reports that Harrah's Entertainment will use technology provided by the Alliance's Bally Gaming and Systems business unit to introduce ticket-in, ticket-out coinless gaming at Harrah's casinos across the country.
Jupiters Says SARS have Minor Earnings Impact6 May 2003
International News Brief: Australia's Jupiters Ltd. said Tuesday it is expecting a slight reduction in pretax profit for the fiscal year to June 30, 2003, due to the SARS virus.
Thoroughbred Interests Reports Record Results6 May 2003
Revenues for 2002 were a record $1,972,307 versus $883,179 for 2001. The gross profit, which was also a record, was $1,161,807 for 2002 versus $474,014 for 2001.
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