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Gaming News Archives - Page 4836Australian Betting Agency Plans in Doubt23 September 2003
International News Brief: Australia’s SportOdds Systems' plans to promote itself as the official betting agency for the Rugby World Cup in NSW have been thrown into doubt after the Federal Court refused to overturn a crucial piece of legislation.
Maryland Considers Sites for Slots23 September 2003
News Brief: Maryland legislators continue to examine locations for slot machines besides state racetracks.
Northern Irish Bingo Players Adjust to Smoke-Free Halls23 September 2003
News Brief: The smoke may be gone from the bingo halls of Belfast, but there's still plenty of fire in the eyes of the players.
Man Sentenced for Illegal Gambling Operation23 September 2003
News Brief: A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for his role in an illegal sports gambling and numbers operation.
Judge Rejects California Tribal Lawsuit23 September 2003
News Brief: A Los Angeles Superior Court judge rejected on Monday a lawsuit filed by a faction of a landless San Gabriel Valley tribe that wants to build a casino against the wishes of another faction that has no interest in gambling.
Oklahoma Tribe to Build Casino23 September 2003
News Brief: The Peoria Tribe of Oklahoma is planning to build a $5 million casino and entertainment center on tribal land near the Will Rogers Turnpike.
Nonprofit Clubs' Slots Make Millions for Charity23 September 2003
News Brief: Slot machine revenue from nonprofit clubs has hit a record high.
Schwarzenegger Takes on Gaming Tribes23 September 2003
News Brief: A new campaign ad by Arnold Schwarzenegger took on California's powerful Indian tribes with accusations they play `money politics’ in Sacramento and make billions without paying their fair share.
Australia a Nation of Bad Gamblers23 September 2003
International News Brief: Australians lost an average of AUD$1,000 each on gambling last year - two and a half times more than they lost 25 years ago.
Alderman Drops Appeal of Larceny Conviction23 September 2003
News Brief: Ocean Springs Alderman Joe Carvin, who pleaded no contest to charges he stole $75 in casino chips, has dropped his appeal of the misdemeanor petit larceny charge just days before the case was scheduled for trial.
Colorado VLT Opponents Question Wembley's Finances23 September 2003
News Brief: Opponents of a ballot measure that would allow Colorado racetracks to operate video lottery terminals have accused Wembley, the British company that owns all four of the racetracks, of using its subsidiaries to disguise the $2,195,000 in donations it made to the cause.
Trump Pledge to Quit Imperils Casino Group23 September 2003
News Brief: Donald Trump, upset with its effort to fight gaming taxes and the lobbyists' bill he received, says he's ready to quit the Casino Association of New Jersey.
California Casino Plans Gain National Attention23 September 2003
News Brief: Hesperia Mayor Dennis Nowicki is accustomed to interviews with local journalists about the casino issue. Now newspapers from much farther away are interested in Hesperia’s story.
Bustamante Ordered to Return Tribal Donations23 September 2003
News Brief: A California judge on Monday ruled Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante, the front-runner to replace Gov. Gray Davis in a recall vote, must return to Indian tribes large donations that skirted state campaign laws.
South African Church Calls for ATM Ban23 September 2003
International News Brief: South Africa’s Anglican church has called for a ban on automatic teller machines in casinos.
ILTS Loss Shrinks23 September 2003
International Lottery & Totalizator Systems reports that net loss for Q1 was $0.8 million, or $0.06 per share, compared with a net loss of $1.3 million or $0.10 per share for Q1 2003.
The Majestic Star Casino Extends Dates for Notes23 September 2003
The Majestic Star Casino extended the Consent Date of its consent solicitation relating to the Issuer's 10 7/8% Senior Secured Notes and that it has extended the Expiration Date of its offer to purchase the Notes.
Money Is Money. Or, Is It?23 September 2003
Punting purists assert there's no such thing as the house's money. If
you win a bet and are free to leave the game, it's your money. Not
theirs. Strictly speaking, of course, this is true.
New Citizens Participate in Casino Naturalization22 September 2003
News Brief: It was the classic American story, with an only-in-Nevada twist.
Washington Tribe Reveal New Casino Logo22 September 2003
News Brief: The Puyallup Tribe of Indians unveiled the name and logo of its planned $200 million casino and hotel complex off Interstate 5 in Tacoma at a groundbreaking ceremony for the project Saturday.
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