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Gaming News Archives - Page 4862Now Leaving on all Ramps: Atlantic City Casino Bus Patrons20 August 2003
News Brief: They once crowded the highways and packed the casino floors, but now the low-rolling daytrippers who travel to Atlantic City by bus are disappearing. And that's the way some casinos want it.
Fire Forces Casino Floor Evacuation at Hilton20 August 2003
News Brief: A fire that began in a third-floor laundry room sparked an evacuation of the Atlantic City Hilton's casino floor Tuesday.
Rock-N-Roll Casino Increases Size of Proposal20 August 2003
News Brief: Developers have increased the size of the planned Rock-N-Roll Casino in East Biloxi and now plan to put a casino barge and 400-room hotel on the property.
Gambling Wins in UK Lifestyle Poll20 August 2003
International News Brief: Whether it be lucky numbers, one-armed bandits, dogs or horses that tickle the fancy, most people in England have had a flutter or two over the past year, an ICM poll for the Guardian reveals today.
Australia: Gambling Help Falling Behind20 August 2003
International News Brief: A gambling support service is struggling to meet demand from problem gamblers.
Atlantic City Results Up20 August 2003
News Brief: The Atlantic City casino industry fought through a weak economy, the diversion of war and bad April weather to post gains in second-quarter profits.
Thailand Center Targets Gambling20 August 2003
International News Brief: Thai authorities set up a centre yesterday to clamp down on illicit lottery agents and their rackets, starting immediately.
Couch Potato Gambling Touted20 August 2003
News Brief: Serious gambling is as near as the daily numbers game at the neighborhood convenience store, but a new proposal from Autotote Enterprises would bring it on home to the La-Z-Boy.
Maryland Tracks Push for Legalized Slots20 August 2003
News Brief: A Maryland legislative committee studying the wisdom of legalizing slot machines heard an impassioned plea yesterday from horse race industry officials who want the machines to be owned and operated by racetracks, rather than a state agency.
Minnesota Bar Owners Charged with Illegal Gambling20 August 2003
News Brief: The owners of three bars in Richmond, Minnesota, have been charged with gambling offenses in connection with raids by state agents last January.
Maine Task Force Told Casino Impact Heavy20 August 2003
News Brief: Whether talking with elected leaders or casino officials during the Maine’s task force's two-day trip to eastern Connecticut, the discussions have focused on change, how to prepare for it and control it once a casino opens.
Bear Stearns North American Gaming Almanac CD Just Released20 August 2003
The 2002 and 2003 editions of the Bear Stearns North American Gaming Almanac are now available on CD exclusively from Casino City Press!
Flood Waters Recede in Las Vegas20 August 2003
News Brief: Flood waters have receded and Las Vegas residents began the messy job of cleaning up after intense storms swamped some neighborhoods, knocking out power to thousands and leaving motorists stranded atop their cars.
Mississippi May Toughen Self-Ban Rules20 August 2003
News Brief: The Mississippi Gaming Commission wants a statewide list of people who have voluntarily banned themselves from casinos and for violators of the self-imposed ban to be convicted for criminal trespass if they try to enter a casino.
Delta Downs Fails Hiring Requirements20 August 2003
News Brief: Delta Downs has been cited for not meeting a requirement to have a work force made up of at least 80 percent Louisiana residents.
Lottery Banned in Azerbaijan20 August 2003
International News Brief: The Azerbaijan President has banned Lotto but this gambling game is still popular in the city of Ganja despite the prohibition.
Alliance Gaming's Proposed Debt Rated20 August 2003
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'BB-' rating to Alliance Gaming Corp's proposed $375 million senior secured credit facility.
BetWWTS.com Offers Odds on NCAA Football Season20 August 2003
Adding fuel to the pre-season college football hype, BetWWTS.com today announced opening odds on who will be crowned the nation's top collegiate player and which team will capture the National Championship by winning the 2004 Sugar Bowl.
Archon Reports Loss20 August 2003
Archon reported an operating loss of $200,000 in Q2 as compared to operating income of $1.1 million in Q2 2002.
Gambling Epidemic In Asian Refugees?19 August 2003
News Brief: Refugees from Southeast Asia show astounding rates of problem gambling, according to a small, first-of-its-kind study published this month by a University of Connecticut researcher.
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