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Gaming News Archives - Page 4817Former Clerk Awarded $8 Million1 October 2003
News Brief: A California jury recommended that a former convenience store clerk should receive $8 million because her boss allegedly cheated her out of a winning lottery ticket worth millions, attorneys said.
Park Place May Ask Board, Court to Hear Case1 October 2003
Park Place Entertainment Corp. is expected to argue Friday that a high roller's fraud lawsuit should be heard by the state Supreme Court and referred to the state Gaming Control Board.
Culinary Slates Aladdin Rally, Targets Schwarzenegger1 October 2003
Hoping to capitalize on the media frenzy surrounding actor Arnold Schwarzenegger's campaign to be elected governor of California, the Culinary Local 226 plans to demonstrate today at Schwarzenegger's Santa Monica, Calif., production offices on behalf of Aladdin workers.
New Zealand Pokie Pubs Could Forfeit Machines1 October 2003
International News Brief: Poker machines in nine western Bay of Plenty pubs are likely to be seized unless their operators can convince Internal Affairs they are not outside the law.
Mohawks Set Account for Subcontractors1 October 2003
ews Brief: The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe has set up a $1.4 million escrow account to settle with a group of subcontractors left unpaid for work on a tribal casino.
Westin Casuarina Won't be Unionized1 October 2003
When the Westin Casuarina hotel-casino opens near the Las Vegas Strip this month, it will not be a union property.
2 Arrested in Bank Robbery1 October 2003
News Brief: Two people have been arrested, another was being questioned and a fourth was being sought after a Tuesday morning robbery at a Tunica County bank, police said.
Trizec: No Sale Yet on Desert Passage1 October 2003
The chief executive of Trizec Properties Inc. reiterated Tuesday that the company has yet to close a sale on Desert Passage, the Arabian-themed mall attached to the Aladdin hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
The Vancouver Canucks and the B.C. Lottery Corp. are Teammates.1 October 2003
News Brief: A $10 Canucks scratch-and-win ticket designed to make money for both parties went on sale yesterday.
Isle Crowd Expands1 October 2003
News Brief: Despite the construction mess and temporary loss of parking spaces caused by a $75 million expansion project, business has improved at the Isle of Capri Casino.
Missouri Casino Employee Allowed to Keep Job1 October 2003
News Brief: Jim and Debbie Schweppe of St. Peters are relieved that Debbie will be allowed to keep her job at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, something that was in doubt because he is a police officer.
Gaming Expert Says Northern Nevada Needs a United Front to Promote Region1 October 2003
News Brief: Northern Nevada communities must unite to diversify the region’s economy and fight the onslaught of California tribal gaming, a Minden business gathering was told Tuesday.
West Harbors Most Casino Gamblers, Annual Survey Says1 October 2003
News Brief: Westerners are the most frequent casino customers in the United States and slightly more prefer tables games versus slot machines than players in other regions of the country.
Colorado House Speaker Opposes Slots at Tracks1 October 2003
News Brief: State House Speaker Lola Spradley on Tuesday reiterated her opposition to Amendment 33, the statewide ballot question that would allow race tracks to offer Colorado Lottery video slots.
NagaCorp Opens Casino in Cambodia1 October 2003
International News Brief: Gaming company NagaCorp, which previously operated on a rented barge, will open its casino in the entertainment wing of NagaWorld in Phnom Penh on Thursday.
Controversy Brews over Rhode Island GTECH Contract1 October 2003
News Brief: A week before Rhode Island lawmakers voted to give GTECH an exclusive, 20-year lottery contract, the Providence law firm with which House Majority Leader Gordon D. Fox is associated was discussing its own proposed contract with GTECH.
Gaming Corp. Launches Instant Casino1 October 2003
International News Brief: Gaming Corporation has today launched a new browser-based casino that allows users to play games instantly on the web.
PBL Shares Down1 October 2003
International News Brief: Shares in Kerry Packer's Publishing and Broadcasting weakened 5c to $11.01 today in the wake of yesterday's decision to take a strategic stake in Burswood Ltd.
Israeli Official Under Investigation1 October 2003
International News Brief: Parliamentary adies to Likud MK Inbal Gavrieli tried to obtain a copy of report into illegal gambling, which reportedly mentions members of the Likud lawmaker's family.
Isle of Capri Casinos to Operate Bahama Casino1 October 2003
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. has completed the agreements to lease and operate a casino at Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort at Freeport, Grand Bahama.
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