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Gaming News Archives - Page 4843Urban Chamber Proposes Nevada Lottery28 January 2003
The Urban Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas is proposing that the state adopt a lottery as an alternative to increasing individual, business and other taxes to plug a multi-million-dollar budget deficit.
More VLTs Approved for Rhode Island Tracks28 January 2003
News Brief: The Rhode Island Lottery Commission voted on Monday to allow an additional 1,825 video lottery terminals at Lincoln Park and Newport Jai Alai.
Washington State Racing Commission Chair to Remain Empty28 January 2003
News Brief: Governor Gary Locke will not replace former Washington Horse Racing Commission Chairman Pat LePley, who resigned last week amid a battle with state lawmakers to bring expanded gaming to the state’s racetracks.
Dutch Court Shuts Down Ladbrokes Website28 January 2003
International News Brief: A Dutch court has given Ladbrokes three days to close its Dutch gambling website or face a daily fine of E10,000.
Louisiana Legislator Pushes Gaming Negotiation Bills28 January 2003
News Brief: A Lake Charles legislator is pushing three bills aimed at shedding light on the governor's negotiations over Louisiana Indian casinos.
Casino Notes28 January 2003
A quick look at Atlantic City casino news for the week.
Inside Gaming: Casino Chatter Centers on Mergers28 January 2003
Mergers and acquisitions. Don't ask us where it's coming from, but that seems to be the talk of the town, at least among casino executives. And they all suddenly seem to be talking the same language.
Mohegan Sun Acquires WNBA Franchise28 January 2003
News Brief: The Mohegan Sun casino will acquire a WNBA franchise, the former Orlando Miracle, according to a gaming industry source.
Payday for Bucs Fans27 January 2003
News Brief: Long- suffering Bucs fans enjoyed the sweet, delayed vindication of victory.
California Lottery Heats Up With $82 Million Jackpot27 January 2003
California residents are lining up today at favorite Lottery retail locations for a chance at winning $82 million for the SuperLotto Plus drawing of Wednesday, January 29, 2003.
Powerball Soars to $86 Million27 January 2003
Nobody correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing. Wednesday’s jackpot is estimated to reach $86 million.
How to Lose at Gambling27 January 2003
One Canadian journalist shares his experience at Las Vegas’ blackjack tables.
Casino Worker Charged with Larceny27 January 2003
News Brief: A cashier at the Mohegan Sun Casino was charged with larceny after he allegedly removed cash from a register and labeled it as tips.
Armed Robbers Make Off with Cash from Pennsylvania OTB27 January 2003
News Brief: Three armed robbers stole an undisclosed amount of cash early Saturday morning from an off-track betting parlor in Moon, Pennsylvania, operated by Magna Entertainment Corp.’s The Meadows Standardbred racetrack.
Most Internet Gambling Takes Place During Work Hours27 January 2003
News Brief: Most traffic at Internet gambling sites occurs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., when America is working, according to a survey conducted last year by Harris Interactive Inc.
Quebec Gambling-Linked Suicides Down27 January 2003
News Brief: The number of suicides linked to compulsive gambling was down in 2002 over previous years, according to the Quebec coroner's office.
Gambling Online Over Saddam's Fate27 January 2003
News Brief: Some Singaporeans are jumping at the chance to buy futures contracts traded on the Internet over when Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is likely to be ousted from power.
Principal Accused of Gambling with Embezzled Money27 January 2003
News Brief: A retired Chicago elementary school principal has accused of embezzling $66,000 in school funds while racking up a $170,000 gambling debt at the Hollywood Casino in Aurora, school officials say.
Borgata Hears from Thousands for Jobs27 January 2003
News Brief: Hundreds of job-seekers have been flocking to the Borgata's employment center each day since it opened last week on the fourth floor of the Atlantic City Convention Center.
Classroom to Casino27 January 2003
News Brief: It was economics that pushed John Ferrucci to start working in casinos more than 25 years ago.
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