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Gaming News Archives - Page 4760Mom Shuffles Family and Cards4 June 2003
News Brief: Annie Duke’s mornings are busy with her four children and her husband, Ben. But Annie's job is anything but typical. She’s a professional poker player.
Judge Throws Out California Tribes' Lawsuit4 June 2003
News Brief: A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit in which two powerful California Indian tribes challenged the state's authority to interpret the agreements that opened the door for Las Vegas-style casinos in California.
Tulalip Casino Part of Sophisticated Trend4 June 2003
News Brief: Gambling casinos were once tarted up with acres of neon, blinking lights and garish details. The Tulalip Casino is part of a new generation of casinos that emphasize sophistication and refinement.
Hoosier Park Reports Total Handle Increase4 June 2003
During the 50-day harness-racing meet at Hoosier Park, average daily handle rose to $632,840, an increase of 34.8 percent from 2002.
Memphis Council Supports Pyramid Casino Proposal4 June 2003
News Brief: When it comes to converting The Pyramid into a casino, Memphis’ City Council members don't mind gambling with someone else's money.
Accusations Continue Flying Over New Jersey Tax Proposal4 June 2003
News Brief: The testy battle over Gov. James E. McGreevey's casino-tax proposal continued Tuesday, with accusations that the administration is threatening to muzzle Atlantic City's gaming halls for opposing the revenue plan.
Report: Maine Casino Would be Costly4 June 2003
News Brief: A southern Maine casino would cost the state more for social and economic needs than it would gain in taxes, according to a statistical study released Monday by casino opponents.
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to Estimated $80 Million4 June 2003
No ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $68 million jackpot. The jackpot for the Friday, June 6, 2003 drawing grows to an estimated $80 million.
Oldest Florida Lottery Winner Claims Prize4 June 2003
The oldest person ever to win a Florida Lotto Jackpot today claimed his prize from the estimated $16 million LOTTO drawing of May 28, 2003.
Scientific Games Austria Wins SWISSLOS Order4 June 2003
Scientific Games Austria, has signed a contract with SWISSLOS, to deliver an on-line gaming system that will operate the Swiss version of the popular ODDSET sports betting products.
Park Place Names New Vice President for Construction4 June 2003
Park Place Entertainment Corporation has named veteran casino construction executive Robert F. Kelly, Jr. as the company's new vice president for construction.
Churchill Downs to Partner in Development of Pittsburgh Racetrack4 June 2003
Churchill Downs Incorporated and developer Charles J. Betters have entered into a definitive agreement to develop Pittsburgh Palisades Park, a proposed Thoroughbred racetrack for the Hays area of Pittsburgh's south side.
MGM Mirage to Discontinue Online Gaming Operations4 June 2003
MGM Mirage reports that it would discontinue operations of its online casino, PlayMGMMirage.com, on June 30, 2003.
Mikohn Gaming Launches New Gravity Pays Game Series4 June 2003
Mikohn Gaming Corporation has launched a new game series to be known as Gravity Pays.
IGT Declares Stock Split, Cash Dividend4 June 2003
International Game Technology reports that its Board of Directors has declared a four-for-one stock split.
Venetian Responds to $44 Million Verdict4 June 2003
Venetian responds to the verdict awarding Lehrer McGovern Bovis Inc. and its subcontractors approximately $44 million in additional costs related to the construction of the Venetian Casino Resort.
Chinese High Roller Hits Losing Streak in Australian Court3 June 2003
International News Brief: The gambling habits of China's new rich have been embarrassingly paraded in an Australian court.
A Woman's Place...is in a Casino3 June 2003
When Teri Grandfield answers her office telephone, she often finds she has some explaining to do.
New York OTB Has Strong Finish3 June 2003
News Brief: The city Off-Track Betting Corp. is counting on a spectacular finish this month to avert its worst financial showing since 1994, when it actually lost money on operations.
Colorado Officials Accused of Operating Side Business3 June 2003
News Brief: Three Colorado Division of Gaming workers have left their jobs after accusations that they operated their own casino chip collecting business, a potential conflict for officials who oversee chip and token production.
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