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Gaming News Archives - Page 4854South Korea's Gambling Markets Skyrocket17 January 2003
International News Brief: South Korea’s gambling markets last year earned the central and provincial governments nearly $2.6 billion in revenue, including taxes and surcharges. The figure is about a three-fold increase over that of the last four years.
New Las Vegas Casino Selects Acres Advantage17 January 2003
Acres Gaming has received an order totaling about $800,000 to install the Acres Advantage casino management system at the new Westin Casuarina Casino in Las Vegas.
Venture Catalyst Appoints New President17 January 2003
Venture Catalyst Incorporated has appointed gaming executive Greg Shay as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Equitex Regains Compliance With Nasdaq Marketplace Rule17 January 2003
Equitex, Inc. has been notified by The Nasdaq Stock Market that it has regained compliance with Marketplace Rules.
Greek Intralot Gets 10-Year Contract in Poland17 January 2003
International News Brief: The Greek Intralot said Polski Monopol Loteryjny, one of Poland's two state lotteries, has awarded it a 10-year contract to develop, organize and operate instant winning tickets.
Mayor Goodman Calls NFL Ad Decision Hypocritical17 January 2003
The National Football League's labeling of a Las Vegas commercial as unsuitable for broadcast during the Super Bowl is hypocritical because an NFL affiliate website teaches people how to gamble, says Mayor Oscar Goodman.
Pinnacle Shareholder Suing Executives17 January 2003
News Brief: Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. said executives of the casino owner are being sued for breach of duty to investors after a golf tournament led to a harassment lawsuit and a regulatory fine.
Australian Government Reviews Online Gambling Legislation17 January 2003
International News Brief: The Australian Government is to review legislation designed to control the social and commercial impact of online gambling.
Mississippi Casino Upgrade Could Signal Others17 January 2003
News Brief: Biloxi, Mississippi’s Isle of Capri Casino Resort broke ground Thursday on a long-awaited $75 million expansion that casino, city and state officials said will transform Point Cadet and lead to a wave of casino upgrades.
California Governor Pushes for Bigger Slice of Gaming Pie17 January 2003
News Brief: Governor Davis confirmed that California will entertain an expansion of gaming in exchange for a bigger slice of profits.
Iowa Casino License Approved Despite Objections17 January 2003
News Brief: Iowa regulators rejected arguments Thursday by a gambling opponent who contends that Bluffs Run Greyhound Park and Casino in Council Bluffs should have its gambling license revoked.
Federal Report Fuels California Tribal Casino Debate17 January 2003
News Brief: For years, California’s East County bedroom community has been embroiled in one of the fiercest casino battles in the state. Now a federal report is offering a detailed review of the tribe's plans, and it is likely to add more fuel to the fire on both sides.
Kerzner Increases Earnings Estimates for 200216 January 2003
Kerzner International Limited expects its recurring earnings per share for 2002 to exceed $2.00 per share.
Breeders' Cup Pick 6 Still Strong Despite Scandal16 January 2003
News Brief: The investigation into the Breeders' Cup Ultra Pick 6 fraud has triggered an industry-wide review of pari-mutuel systems and tote security, but the negative publicity hasn't doomed the pick six or chased away sponsors.
Intertops.com Posts Odds for Super Bowl16 January 2003
Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon is the favorite to take the Most Valuable Player award at Super Bowl XXXVII, according to Intertops.com.
Powerball Jackpot Soars to $57 Million16 January 2003
Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $57 million, that's the largest lottery jackpot in the nation.
Missing Wisconsin Gambler Found in Las Vegas16 January 2003
News Brief: A businessman last seen by his family when he left home for a Wisconsin casino on Jan. 4 was found unharmed early Thursday in Las Vegas, police said.
Detroit Casino Growth Helps Pawn Shops16 January 2003
News Brief: Detroit pawn shop owners say business is on the rise since casinos debuted in this Michigan city.
Trump Amends Bond Deal16 January 2003
News Brief: Donald Trump has restructured a planned sale of junk bonds as he prepares to seek approval of the deal from the New Jersey Casino Control Commission next week.
Poker.com Inc. to Acquire a Skill Based System16 January 2003
Poker.com Inc. intends to purchase a provisional patent application to a skill based system of online gaming which includes the games of Skill Poker and Skill BlackJack from Blue Diamond International Capital Inc. of Switzerland.
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