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Gaming News Archives - Page 4839Delaware Studies Sports Betting4 March 2003
News Brief: The stakeholders of Delaware's slots revenue are trying to figure out how to defend their good fortunes from Maryland and Pennsylvania, where lawmakers are considering legalizing slots.
South African Lottery Dealt Blow4 March 2003
International News Brief: South African Trade and Industry Minister has informed Uthingo, the lottery managing company that it would be `inappropriate’ to continue with plans for a daily Keno lottery.
Philippine Church Fights Illegal Gambling4 March 2003
International News Brief: The Philippine Catholic Church has taken up the fight against illegal gambling, jueteng in particular, with a nationwide campaign against the illegal numbers game.
Nevada Casinos Issue Tax Survey4 March 2003
News Brief: Nevada casinos issued a seven-state price survey to bolster their argument that higher taxes on businesses in this state won't translate into higher prices for consumers.
Legalisation of Casinos a Good Bet in Thailand4 March 2003
International News Brief: The odds appear good that Thailand will act this year to legalize casino gambling, a move supporters hope will fatten government coffers and opponents fear will empty the pockets of the poor.
Robbery Suspect Cites Gambling Woes4 March 2003
News Brief: A Bellevue man who told authorities that he has a gambling problem has been accused of committing several robberies.
Indiana Casinos May Prosecute Problem Gamblers4 March 2003
News Brief: Gambling boats in Indiana will soon have to find a way to keep problem gamblers off their premises.
Critics: Connecticut Game Targets Children4 March 2003
News Brief: Critics say the Connecticut Lottery Corp.'s animated computer game is aimed at children.
Texas Police Looking for Lottery Scam Artists4 March 2003
News Brief: Texas officials are hoping to catch two suspects who allegedly scammed two elderly men out of cash and merchandise by saying they were the lottery winners who had yet to claim the prize.
New Grosvenor Casino Opens Doors4 March 2003
International News Brief: Gamblers can try their luck on roulette, blackjack and pontoon or go for the chance to win hundreds of thousands of pounds on the national Super Stud Poker game at the new Grosvernor Casino in Huddersfield, UK.
Report: MGM Mirage Interested in Macau Deal4 March 2003
News Brief: A newspaper reported today that MGM Mirage of Las Vegas plans to invest in a hotel-casino project in Macau with tycoon Stanley Ho.
Wembley Dog Racing, Gaming Plan on Track4 March 2003
International News Brief: Wembley, the former owner of London's Wembley stadium, yesterday said it was on track to complete its transformation into a dog-racing and gaming company.
War Threat Looms Over Casino Bonds Sales4 March 2003
News Brief: Casinos trying to raise money face investors reluctant to buy casino debt as war, higher taxes and new competition threaten to squeeze profits.
Nebraska Lawmakers Propose Casino Measure Compromise4 March 2003
News Brief: Supporters of putting a casino gambling measure on the ballot reached a tentative compromise to make the idea more palatable to their fellow lawmakers.
MGM Grand Ordered to Pay Gambler4 March 2003
An appeals court Monday ordered the MGM Grand hotel-casino to pay a $3.3 million judgment to an unruly customer who suffered a heart attack after being detained by hotel security officers.
Atlantic City Still Hasn't Cashed in on Casinos4 March 2003
News Brief: Atlantic City opened its casinos 25 years ago. However, outside of the twinkling casino boardwalk, the rest of the city doesn’t seem to have cashed in on the gambling industry’s success.
Jupiters to Recommend Accepting Tabcorp Bid4 March 2003
International News Brief: Jupiters directors are set to end months of uncertainty today by recommending shareholders accept a cash and scrip bid from Tabcorp valuing the casino and gaming group at about AUD$1.4 billion.
S&P Raises Hollywood Casino Rating4 March 2003
News Brief: Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it raised its ratings on Hollywood Casino Corp.'s $310 million of 11.25% senior secured notes and $50 million of floating rate senior secured notes to 'B+' from 'B'.
WMS Industries Appoints New Vice President4 March 2003
WMS Industries Inc. reports that Kathleen McJohn, has been named Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
Washington Labour Group Supports Gambling Expansion4 March 2003
News Brief: The Washington State Labour Council has thrown its support behind an expansion of gambling at off-reservation properties, in part because tribal casinos don't let their workers unionize.
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