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Gaming News Archives - Page 4834UK Cornershop Casinos Banned8 August 2003
International News Brief: UK’s cornershop casinos are to be banned amid fears that the planned relaxation of gaming laws could lead to cut-throat competition on the high street.
Youbet.com CEO Elected Chairman of the Board8 August 2003
Youbet.com reports that Charles F. Champion has been elected unanimously to the additional role of Chairman of the Board.
New Orleans Board Turns Casino Down7 August 2003
News Brief: The Orleans Levee Board has turned aside a move by Bally's Casino to get financial relief from its lease.
California SuperLotto Plus Jackpot Rockets to $87 Million7 August 2003
Lottery officials announced the SuperLotto Plus jackpot for Saturday at $87 million. The California Lottery's jackpot is the largest in the country, even larger than multi-state games Powerball and Mega-Millions.
Survey Reveals Typical Online Casino Player7 August 2003
New survey reveals typical online casino player to be a mature, well-educated and solidly middle-class citizen.
Apollo Group Enters India's Online Lottery Market7 August 2003
International News Brief: The Apollo Group today announced its foray into India’s online lottery market under the brand name `Lottus'.
New Mexico Considers Loan to Tribe for Casino7 August 2003
News Brief: New Mexico is considering making a multi-million dollar loan to the Santa Ana Pueblo to help it maintain a resort, including an exclusive golf club and casino.
Magna Entertainment Moving to Replace New York Operator7 August 2003
News Brief: Magna Entertainment Corp. is making a move to replace the troubled New York Racing Association as operator of the Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga thoroughbred race tracks, sources said today.
Swiss Experts: Problem Gambling on Rise7 August 2003
International News Brief: Swiss self-help groups say the launches coincided with an upturn in people seeking counselling to beat their addiction.
Detroit Casino Can't Offer Perks7 August 2003
News Brief: Detroit businessmen Ted Gatzaros and Dimitrios Jim Papas lost their battle to keep casino clientele as patrons entitled to free services in their restaurants and hotel, as part of a ruling issued by the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Resorts Posts Mild Decline7 August 2003
News Brief: Resorts Atlantic City experienced small financial declines in the second quarter after fighting the effects of bad weather, fewer hotel rooms and fewer slot machines, the casino hotel reported Wednesday.
Sands Rolls the Dice Again7 August 2003
News Brief: Sands Casino Hotel, running out of ways to distinguish itself in the fiercely competitive gaming market here, is making a high-stakes wager on its table-games business.
Macao's Teens Hip with Football Betting7 August 2003
International News Brief: Macao's teenagers see football betting as a fashion rather than a gambling game, according to a poll conducted by the Macao Juvenile Crime Research Association.
Smoke Ban, SARS Hit Australian Gaming Profits7 August 2003
International News Brief: Most Australian gaming companies are set to post weak results this season after tourists stayed at home due to the SARS outbreak and as some punters gave up their pastime because of a government-imposed smoking ban.
Silver Reef Casino Gets $11 Million Expansion7 August 2003
News Brief: Lummi Nation officials said they will break ground next week on an $11 million expansion to the Silver Reef Casino on Haxton Way, and add a restaurant to their previously announced plans.
Michigan State Gambling Board Retains Authority over Casinos7 August 2003
News Brief: The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that the Michigan Gaming Control Board has exclusive jurisdiction over licensing and regulation of Detroit casinos and their vendors, including determining who should be licensed.
Judge Won't Block Tribal Gaming Effort7 August 2003
News Brief: A federal judge has refused to prevent a landless Sonoma County Indian tribe from taking over a San Pablo card room, a step opponents fear could lead to a Las Vegas-style casino in the midst of the San Francisco metropolitan area.
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $53 Million7 August 2003
Since no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $53 million.
New Saturday Night Live Slot Machines Go Live7 August 2003
NBC and Alliance Gaming report that the first in a new series of slot machines based on the landmark show Saturday Night Live has gone live at the new Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.
Man Hits Casino Windsor's Largest Jackpot7 August 2003
A man from Essex County, Ontario hit the largest jackpot in Casino Windsor's history by winning $2,655,834 on a MegaBucks progressive slot machine yesterday afternoon, August 6, 2003.
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