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Gaming News Archives - Page 4887Two Convicted of Loan-Sharking at Foxwoods Casino4 December 2002
News Brief: Two Chinese nationals were sentenced Tuesday for loan-sharking at Foxwoods Resort Casino in southeastern Connecticut.
Floridians Line up for Chance at $48 Million Jackpots4 December 2002
News Brief: Floridians are keeping lottery machines busy as they buy a shot at the $48 million Florida Lottery jackpot.
Tongue-Pierced Worker Takes on Aussie Casino4 December 2002
International News Brief: A casino worker who lost her job for wearing a tongue stud has launched an unfair dismissal case in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission.
New Gambling Research Stimulates Re-examination of Addiction4 December 2002
Las Vegas conference to focus on how behavioral disorders are changing traditional views of addiction.
MDI Entertainment Acquires Marketing Rights to Othello4 December 2002
MDI Entertainment reports its acquisition of exclusive marketing rights to instant and online lottery games for Othello, the best-selling, licensed strategy game in the world.
Casino Association of New Jersey Elects New President4 December 2002
Dennis C. Gomes, President, Resort Operations, Aztar Corporation, Tropicana Casino And Resort's parent company, has been elected as the next President of the Casino Association of New Jersey.
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Reports Strong Q44 December 2002
Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 increased by $14.1 million, or 19.4%, to $86.7 million from $72.6 million for Q4 2001. Gaming revenues for Q4 increased by $65.1 million, or 32.0%, to $268.5 million from $203.4 million Q4 2001.
Alliance Gaming Moves to the New York Stock Exchange4 December 2002
Alliance Gaming reports that its common shares will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AGI.
Chris Webber's Dad Admits to Taking Gifts4 December 2002
News Brief: The father of former Michigan basketball star Chris Webber acknowledged in testimony before a federal grand jury that he took gifts from a banned booster.
IRS Can Count Your Blessings in Pick Six Fix4 December 2002
Because of the IRS much hated Form W-2G, the racing industry will be able to identify and pay the bettors who were cheated in the Breeders' Cup Pick Six fix.
Camelot Ready to Launch Online Game4 December 2002
International News Brief: Operator Camelot is said to be ready to launch its first on-line game next month called Holiday Bonanza.
Arizona Governor to Sign Gambling Compacts4 December 2002
News Brief: Governor Jane Hull was expected to sign gambling agreements today with at least 10 tribes.
New Jersey Gaming Regulator Sworn In4 December 2002
Thomas Auriemma has been sworn in as director of the state Division of Gaming Enforcement.
Canadian Bar Owners Protest VLT Decision4 December 2002
News Brief: About 600 bar owners made the short but brisk walk to Loto Québec headquarters Tuesday to express their cold fury over the `Plan Frigon’ to remove VLT machines from all establishments that currently have three or fewer of them.
Nevada Senator Blocks Michigan Tribal Casino4 December 2002
Senator Harry Reid, D-Nev., has blocked a proposal that would pave the way for a new Indian casino in Michigan. But Bay Mills Indian Community leaders, along with Michigan politicians, are vowing to revive the project in Congress next year.
California Tribe Credits Casino with Fortune4 December 2002
News Brief: Paula Lorenzo, tribal chair of the Rumsey branch of Wintun Indians, credits the Cache Creek Indian Bingo & Casino for helping the tribe escape the cycle of government hand-outs.
Lawyer Testifies in Seminole Trial4 December 2002
News Brief: A lawyer testified that he urged former Seminole Chairman, James E. Billie, to pass on an Internet gambling site venture that is now in the centre of a federal court case against the Florida tribe.
New Twist in Philippines Gambling4 December 2002
International News Brief: Operators of horserace bookies have found a new way to evade arrest by setting illegal gambling joints beside legitimate off track betting stations giving the impression the bet collectors are employees of the legal establishment.
Plans for Detroit MGM Advance4 December 2002
News Brief: Detroit’s city council has voted 6-2 to rezone a 25-acre parcel for MGM's permanent home, which is expected to include 400 hotel rooms. Apartment dwellers living on that site will receive financial help to relocate from MGM.
Harrah's Testifies to Rhode Island Commission4 December 2002
News Brief: Harrah’s, the partner in an Indian tribe’s bid to build a casino in Rhode Island, testifies before a House gaming commission today.
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