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Gaming News Archives - Page 4856Attorney Sentenced for Role in Internet Gambling Ring25 August 2003
News Brief: A Florida attorney convicted of felony charges stemming from an Internet gambling ring run via a computer from a South American island was sentenced to five years in prison Friday and fined more than $1 million.
MGM Mirage Debuts High Tech Room Services25 August 2003
MGM Mirage will provide in-room video and data technology services at 13 of its casinos nationwide.
Oregon Senators Move to Expand Gambling25 August 2003
News Brief: In a move to ease the state's budget problems, the Oregon Senate voted Saturday to allow Oregon Lottery retailers to add a sixth video poker machine.
Sept. 11 Widow Named New Jersey Lottery Director25 August 2003
News Brief: Virginia Bauer, whose husband died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, has been sworn in as the new executive director of the New Jersey Lottery.
State Wants Paroled Mob Capo Banned from Casinos25 August 2003
News Brief: Although free from prison, reputed mob captain and controversial parolee Angelo Prisco should not be free to gamble in casinos, according to the Division of Gaming Enforcement.
Stratosphere Execs Eye New Features25 August 2003
The Stratosphere is considering a variety of new features to drive additional revenue to the resort, including a convention center, nightclub and indoor racetrack, company officials say.
Wisconsin Tribes Add Table Games25 August 2003
News Brief: Two casinos in northeastern Wisconsin will soon open the craps and roulette tables that new compacts with the state allow them to operate.
Betting Assets Across Thai Border to be Seized25 August 2003
International News Brief: The Anti-Money Laundering Office is preparing to pounce on the assets of scores of people who continue to run underground lotteries and gambling dens in Thailand and in neighbouring countries.
Canadian Casino Bets on Growing Market25 August 2003
News Brief: Gateway Casinos CEO Bradley Bardua estimates the Greater Vancouver Regional District's potential gaming market to be worth more twice what gamblers will wager this year in Lower Mainland casinos.
Video Poker is Making Some Rich25 August 2003
News Brief: What McDonald’s is to fast food, the High Rollers Club could be for gambling if Sam Oliverio and other entrepreneurs are successful in creating chains of video gambling parlors in West Virginia.
Lottery Scam Snags $36,00025 August 2003
News Brief: An elderly couple recently lost $36,000 trying to help a woman who claimed to be holding a winning lottery ticket, police said.
Betting Changes will Hurt Iowa Track25 August 2003
News Brief: Starting Tuesday, Prairie Meadows quarter horse fans will have to make their bets earlier. Because betting is heaviest in the final two minutes, Prairie Meadows officials say the rule will result in lower wagering.
Racing Services Placed In Receivership25 August 2003
News Brief: A court-appointed North Dakota official will take over management of a troubled Fargo horse-betting company, said Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem.
Tab Bets on Positive Forecast25 August 2003
International News Brief: Australian gaming and wagering company Tab Ltd has forecast a bounce back in earnings in the current financial year despite posting a near 3 per cent drop in net profit for 2002/03.
Casinos' Advertising Spending Pays Dividends with Revenues25 August 2003
News Brief: Spending big on broadcast advertising has paid huge dividends for the Horseshoe Casino in Tunica and with a little luck, the Sheraton Casino will be reaping similar benefits soon enough.
Iowa City Opposes Riverboat Casino Proposal25 August 2003
News Brief: Any proposal for a riverboat casino in Des Moines will face a battle from Osceola, where business officials contend a Polk County gambling vessel would devastate economically struggling Clarke County.
Las Vegas Tourism: Worldwide Welcome25 August 2003
Las Vegas works to lure global visitors by landing more international airlines and flights.
Self-Made Millionaire Owes Casinos $12 Million25 August 2003
News Brief: Ed Chopot, a self-made multi-millionaire, owes Las Vegas casinos more than $12 million in gambling debts, interest and attorneys fees.
California Group Vows to Fight Casinos25 August 2003
News Brief: A local group that has consulted with Stand Up for California, a statewide gaming watchdog group, was at a prayer walk around a proposed casino property Saturday and is taking the lead in opposing the casino.
Man Drowns After Jumping From Casino Riverboat for a Swim25 August 2003
News Brief: A 44-year-old man jumped off of a casino riverboat to go swimming, but drowned in the Red River.
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