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Gaming News Archives - Page 4836Rate Wars Breaking Out4 February 2003
A new pox afflicts the gaming industry: a room rate price war. "At the mid-tier and low-end levels, we believe hotels, particularly in Las Vegas, are in a price war," said Bear, Stearns & Co. analyst Jason Ader.
Problem Gaming, Taxes Top Industry Agenda4 February 2003
The Nevada casino business has made state funding for problem gambling treatment one of two items on its 2003 legislative wish list, the top lobbyist for the industry said Monday.
Youths Protest California Casino Agreement4 February 2003
News Brief: Seven weeks after Yuba County supervisors approved the casino agreement, sign-carrying youths showed their displeasure on the courthouse steps Monday.
Huge Rise in Australia's Gambling Losses4 February 2003
International News Brief: Australia’s gambling losses at pubs and clubs have almost doubled in the past six years, new figures showed.
California Casinos Lure Reno Dealers4 February 2003
News Brief: Some of the nation's most experienced card dealers and casino workers are right here in northern Nevada, so it's no surprise that recruiters are in Reno trying to lure them to a new California Indian casino.
Austria, Netherlands Receive iTV Casino Games4 February 2003
International News Brief: TV subscribers in the Netherlands and Austria are to receive an interactive game platform from the Zone4Play, that will allow them to participate in popular casino formats such as black jack, baccarat and video poker.
Atlantic City Round-Up4 February 2003
A selection of news and views this week from Atlantic City.
Bell ExpressVu Launches i Lottery3 February 2003
Bell ExpressVu has launched its fifth subscription-based interactive television service, i Lottery.
Player Hits $1.5 Million Slot Jackpot at Casino Windsor3 February 2003
A woman from Ann Arbor, Michigan went home much richer on February 1, 2003 when she hit the jackpot on a MegaBucks progressive slot machine at Casino Windsor.
Study: More People Gambling3 February 2003
News Brief: Gambling in the nation continues to rise, with 82 percent of adult Americans saying they had gambled in the last year, a study has found.
Gambling Business Ends in Sentence3 February 2003
News Brief: A Harrison Twp. man who ran gambling businesses at several sites was sentenced Friday to 33 months in prison.
Former Aussie Mayor Admitted Stealing $8.5m, Court Hears3 February 2003
International News Brief: The Supreme Court heard 54-year-old Frank De Stefano, a former Geelong Mayor, admitted he stole from several clients over five years.
Critics Target VLTs3 February 2003
News Brief: When is a video lottery not a slot machine?
When you change the name, says Pat Fowler, executive director of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling.
Baseball's Ultimate Punishment3 February 2003
Most everyone knows about Pete Rose and the 'Eight Men Out,' but they're not the only men who have been slapped with baseball's ultimate punishment.
$85 Million Richer?3 February 2003
News Brief: Carole Warner said that she won $85 million in the California Lottery but isn't sure if she will claim the money.
Powerball Jackpot Won By Two Tickets3 February 2003
Powerball paid off big Saturday night for two winning tickets; one sold in Indiana and one sold in South Dakota. The winners will split a $101.8 million jackpot.
Florida Gaming Corporation has New Stock Symbol3 February 2003
Florida Gaming Corporation is now trading under a new stock symbol `FGMG’.
Mikohn Signs European Distribution Deal3 February 2003
Mikohn Gaming has entered into a distribution agreement with London-based Cyberview Technology to offer game content on gambling terminals throughout Europe.
Park Place Legal Officer Resigns3 February 2003
Park Place Entertainment Corp.'s Deputy General Counsel Bernard DeLury will replace former Chief Legal Officer Kim Sinatra, who has resigned for personal reasons, the company said Friday.
January at a Glance; Rough Month for Casinos3 February 2003
January proved that sometimes the glass can be half-empty and half-full at the same time.
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