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Gaming News Archives - Page 4817Critic: Hong Kong Government Needs Responsible Approach to Gambling28 February 2003
International News Brief: The Hong Kong Government should make more effort to promote a responsible approach to gambling as more citizens were becoming interested in it, according to a Chinese YMCA spokesman.
Massachusetts' Slots Not Limited to Racetracks28 February 2003
News Brief: Video slot machines might wind up in locations other than Massachusetts’ four racetracks if Rhode Island and Connecticut gaming interests refuse Massachusetts' demands for $75 million to keep casino-style gambling out.
Australia's Racing Industry Growing27 February 2003
International News Brief: A report on the status of Thoroughbred racing in Australia shows a growing industry that has pumped billions of dollars into the nation’s economy.
Louisiana City Prepares for Loss of Racetrack27 February 2003
News Brief: The groundbreaking Wednesday for the new Evangeline Downs racetrack and casino in Opelousas was good news for St. Landry Parish, but not so good for Carencro and Lafayette Parish.
Critic: Addiction Groups Pressured to Not Speak27 February 2003
News Brief: Addiction counsellors are bound by `gambling-neutrality’ policies that limit public exposure of devastating social costs, say Canadian observers and therapists.
Nebraska Legislature Opens Gambling Expansion Debate27 February 2003
News Brief: The Legislature opened floor debate on the first of two proposed constitutional amendments that would expand gambling in Nebraska.
Wisconsin Tribe Speeds Up Gaming Negotiations27 February 2003
News Brief: Officials of the Ho-Chunk Nation and the state of Wisconsin are working against the clock this week, negotiating for a new gaming compact.
Scam Artists Impersonate Gaming Officials27 February 2003
Nevada regulators today warned consumers of a scam in which victims are told that they are finalists in a drawing for a significant cash prize and are deceived into thinking they are talking to gaming agents.
UK Lottery Seeks £3 Million Winner27 February 2003
International News Brief: The mystery lottery winner has two weeks left to bring it forward the winning ticket and officials are encouraging people to look down the back of sofas and to see if they have it.
WMS Gaming Responds to Lawsuit27 February 2003
WMS Industries Inc. says it intends to vigorously defend itself against a lawsuit filed against the company by Shuffle Master Inc.
Trump's $475 Million Headache27 February 2003
News Brief: Donald Trump was supposed to have alleviated a $475 million headache by now.
Massachusetts Governor's Proposal Criticized27 February 2003
News Brief: Governor Romney’s payment proposal to neighboring states has been criticized as a form of extortion.
Local Governments Want Voice in California Talks27 February 2003
News Brief: As the state of California and Indian tribes prepare to renegotiate their gambling compacts, city and county government officials are seeking a voice in the talks.
California Casino Plan Rejected27 February 2003
News Brief: A federal judge rejected a Lake County Indian tribe's request Wednesday for land to build a casino in West Sacramento.
Atlantic City Casinos Pay Up Fines27 February 2003
News Brief: Four casinos paid a combined $105,000 on Wednesday to settle charges that they violated state gaming laws or regulations.
Texas Tribal Casino Measure Passes House Committee27 February 2003
News Brief: Legislation to resurrect Indian reservation casinos closed by a federal court last year is picking up speed in the Texas Legislature.
Danish Government Plans to Re-Enforce Gambling Monopoly27 February 2003
International News Brief: Despite opposition from sections of the betting public, the Danish government’s proposals to re-enforce the state's gambling monopoly are odds-on to gain a political majority.
California Casino to Open this Summer27 February 2003
News Brief: A $200 million casino is slated to open this summer near Rocklin, bringing about 1,800 local jobs and something short of half a million dollars to Placer County, California.
Three New Instant Ticket Games Join Pennsylvania Lottery's Lineup27 February 2003
The Pennsylvania Lottery welcomes spring with three new instant ticket games that debut Tuesday, March 4, 2003 - Super Jumbo Bucks, Cashword and Blazing 7's.
California City Supports Gambling Compact27 February 2003
News Brief: The Richmond City Council will support a gambling compact between a Pomo Indian group and the state of California.
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