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Gaming News Archives - Page 4777IRS Leaves Tip Tax Alone11 April 2003
News Brief: The Internal Revenue Service will leave the amount of federal taxes withheld from Nevada casino workers for tips unchanged for the next three years, according to an agreement between the agency and the gaming industry.
Study: Drop in UK Casino Attendance11 April 2003
International New Brief: ORC International findings from its latest GamblerTrack 2001 study shows a significant and ongoing decline in the number of Brits now visiting casinos.
Australian Government Appoints New Gambling Boss11 April 2003
International News Brief: The Bracks Government will appoint a new gambling boss to mediate in the 10-year war of words between welfare groups and pokies kingpins.
Online Gambling Group Mounts Lobby Campaign11 April 2003
News Brief: Online gambling activists are mounting a lobbying campaign to block legislation aimed at curtailing American use of digital gaming tables and sports books.
Casino Games Coming to Washington Town11 April 2003
News Brief: A branch of Blackjack Academy is opening to train people who will be hired as dealers at two Cle Elum restaurants that have applied to offer casino-style gambling.
Ohio Governor Poised to Veto Casino Proposal11 April 2003
News Brief: Even if a proposal to allow casino gambling in Ohio makes it through an unsupportive state Senate in the next few weeks, Gov. Bob Taft appears poised to veto the idea.
Businesses Worried About Governor's Plan11 April 2003
News Brief: Worried Illinois business leaders spent Thursday trying to assess how they will be affected by Gov. Rod Blagojevich's plans to boost fees and taxes by as much as $600 million annually.
Minnesota Tribal Casino Plan Resurrected11 April 2003
News Brief: A proposal for a state-operated casino involving the White Earth and Red Lake bands of Chippewa was resurrected Thursday less than two weeks after it was defeated in a House committee.
Bally Gaming & Systems Increases Support for GSA11 April 2003
The Gaming Standards Association reports today that Bally Gaming & Systems has increased their support of the organization, upgrading from Gold to Platinum member.
MTR Gaming Group, Scioto Downs Merger Approved11 April 2003
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. and Scioto Downs, Inc. announces that the Ohio State Racing Commission unanimously approved the acquisition of Scioto Downs, Inc. by MTR Gaming Group.
Global Cash Access Signs Contract with Traverse Bay Entertainment11 April 2003
Traverse Bay Entertainment has signed an agreement to use the innovative products and services of Global Cash Access.
Churchill Downs Launches Online Contest10 April 2003
Churchill Downs Incorporated has launched an innovative online contest that challenges players to pick the exact order of finish for the 129th Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2003, in exchange for a $5 million prize.
Games, Inc. Launches Internet Instants10 April 2003
Games, Inc. launches their newest innovation for the government-sponsored lottery industry, Internet Instants, which will allow for an in-store purchase of `instant’ games that can be played at the customer's convenience over the Internet.
Lottery & Wagering Solutions Acquires Shares, Stock of Pacific Lottery Corporation10 April 2003
Lottery & Wagering Solutions has acquired from Pacific Lottery Corporation 7,962,620 of its common shares at a deemed purchase price of $.30CDN per share.
Alliance Gaming Acquires French Company10 April 2003
Alliance Gaming Corp.'s slot manufacturing unit, Bally Gaming and Systems, has acquired Micro Clever Consulting, a casino management systems company based in Nice, France.
Park Place Names President of Las Vegas Casino10 April 2003
Park Place Entertainment Corp. today named Bobby Yee as president of the company's adjacent Bally's and Paris Las Vegas resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
Gambling Proposed as Answer to Indiana Town's Woes10 April 2003
News Brief: Decades ago, French Lick, Indiana, was the playground of rich and privileged travelers who lounged in mineral springs by day and gambled the nights away. There’s hope that gambling again boost this town’s economy.
Mississippi Casinos Balk at Proposed Security Measures10 April 2003
News Brief: Mississippi casinos are concerned that proposed security measures could result in some business-threatening measures, such as passenger screenings, identification checks, metal detectors and random searches.
Theme-Based Attractions Touted for Indian Casinos10 April 2003
News Brief: Adding water parks, gas stations and miniature golf courses near Indian casinos can lengthen stays and generate more money for tribes, officials said at a national Indian gambling conference.
Ohio Legislators Don't Support Budget Proposal10 April 2003
News Brief: Most Ohio legislators from the Mahoning Valley say they don't support a state budget proposal that includes a temporary sales tax increase and a referendum to legalize video slot machines.
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