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Gaming News Archives - Page 4877No Michigan Lottery Drawings Conducted on December 2513 December 2002
The Michigan Lottery reports that in observance of the Christmas holiday, regular Wednesday drawings will not be conducted on Wednesday, December 25, 2002.
Man Gambles Stolen Money for Daughter's Operation13 December 2002
News Brief: A man charged with stealing $197,000 while fixing automated teller machines used the money on a gambling spree to pay for a lifesaving operation for his 38-year-old daughter, his attorney said.
A Short Festival on Gambling13 December 2002
A quick tour of gambling in literature, cinema and music.
Burning Through $100 Million13 December 2002
News Brief: Assuming a single ticket in Florida Lotto’s $100 million drawing takes the prize, what could the lucky winner really afford with all that cash?
Reno to Have New Year's Eve Fireworks13 December 2002
News Brief: After cancelling New Year’s Eve fireworks in downtown Reno, casino officials said Thursday they heeded the mayor’s request and public protest and agreed to pay for the event.
Oneida Completes Financing for Expansion13 December 2002
News Brief: The Oneida Indian Nation has sold $135 million in high-yield bonds to help pay for part of the $308 million expansion of its casino-resort complex.
S&P Affirms Boyd Gaming Credit Rating13 December 2002
Standard & Poor's Rating Services said today that it assigned its 'B+' rating to Boyd Gaming Corp.'s proposed $300 million senior subordinated notes offering.
Pacific Lottery Reports Private Placement Agreement13 December 2002
Pacific Lottery Incorporated has recently executed a term sheet with Genting International PLC or its designate for the purchase of 18 Million Units of PLC securities.
ILTS Reports Loss for First Half of 200313 December 2002
For the first six months of fiscal 2003, International Lottery & Totalizator Systems, Inc. reported the net loss was $1.1 million or $0.08 per share, compared with net income of $0.8 million or $0.06 per share for the comparable period last year.
Poker.com Hires New President13 December 2002
Poker.com, Inc. reports that Mr. Michael Jackson has stepped down as the Interim Acting President of the Company and the Board has appointed Mr. Mark Glusing as the new President of Poker.com, Inc., effective immediately.
Another Winning Month in Nevada13 December 2002
Nevada casinos won $807.4 million from gamblers during October for a 4.6 percent increase over the same month a year ago, the third straight positive month for the clubs.
Union Plaza Narrows Loss in Q313 December 2002
Cost-cutting moves helped Union Plaza Hotel & Casino Inc. narrow a loss of $1.4 million in Q3 of last year to $947,000 for Q3 2002, the Las Vegas company disclosed in a securities filing.
Kerzner Prices Shares13 December 2002
Kerzner International reports the pricing of its previously announced public offering of 2,000,000 Ordinary Shares at $19.50 per share.
Boyd to Sell $300 Million in Notes13 December 2002
Boyd Gaming intends to offer $300 million aggregate principal amount of 10-year senior subordinated notes in a private placement transaction.
Auditor Slams Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority13 December 2002
News Brief: The provincial auditor slammed management of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Thursday, just days before city council decides whether to hold a plebiscite on a SIGA casino proposed for Saskatoon.
Massachusetts Gambling Debate Heats Up13 December 2002
News Brief: The two sides in the Beacon Hill gambling debate sparred with intensity yesterday, with each making final pleas before the gambling study commission that is scheduled to wrap up its work this month.
GOP May Help NCAA Gambling Ban13 December 2002
The return to Republican control of the Senate could make it more difficult for the gambling industry to beat back a move to ban betting on college sports, a top lobbyist said.
Family Advocates Protest Arkansas Lottery13 December 2002
News Brief: As Arkansas legislators ponder where to find millions more dollars for the state's public schools, an advocacy group for children and families spoke Thursday against using lotteries as a source.
Horse Owners, Trainers Sue Monticello Raceway13 December 2002
News Brief: Horse owners and trainers are suing Monticello Raceway for $1.3 million, contending they have been cheated of more than $1 million in winnings by the harness track.
Businesses, Fundraisers Caught in Connecticut's Anti-Casino Crossfire13 December 2002
News Brief: Repealing Connecticut’s 30-year-old Las Vegas nights law in an effort to block more Indian-run casinos could have the more immediate effect of shutting down some small businesses and school fund-raising.
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