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Gaming News Archives - Page 4888New Mexico Gaming Board Under Fire9 December 2002
News Brief: New Mexico gambling opponent Guy Clark fired a retaliatory volley last Wednesday in response to the state Gaming Control Board’s renewal of New Mexico businessman R.D. Hubbard’s gaming license.
Philippine Police Renew Anti-Gambling Campaign9 December 2002
International News Brief: The Northern Police District arrested a total of 472 persons during its renewed campaign against all forms of illegal gambling activities in the northern part of Metro Manila for the past three months.
New York Lawmakers, Tracks Reach Compromise9 December 2002
News Brief: The stalemate that has kept video slot machines out of Aqueduct and many harness tracks across New York state may finally be over.
U.K. Gaming Law Invoked Over Machines9 December 2002
International News Brief: The gaming board is set to take Britain's bookmakers to court to challenge their right to offer customers access to lucrative electronic betting machines.
Slovak Casinos Struggle with Low Attendance, Bad Image9 December 2002
International News Brief: After a boom following the 1989 anti-communist revolution, attendance in Slovak casinos has been steadily dropping, a fact that sociologists link to an underdeveloped entertainment industry and changed living standards among the country's population.
Atlantic City News Round Up.9 December 2002
News and views on Atlantic city casino revenue growth, a new director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming
Enforcement, and speculation over the opening date for the Borgata.
Time Magazine Critical of Indian Gaming Industry9 December 2002
A majority of Indians have failed to benefit from Indian casinos because the 1988 laws regulating the industry are badly written and discriminatory, according to an article in the latest edition of Time magazine.
Iowa Group Criticizes Video Pull-Tabs9 December 2002
News Brief: The Iowa Lottery's plan to install video pull-tab machines in local businesses is a slap in the face to gambling treatment programs, according to officials with the Allen Gambling Treatment Center in Waterloo.
Supreme Court Throws Out Mob Gambling Case9 December 2002
News Brief: The Supreme Court passed up a chance Monday to review an alleged mob-related gambling case that tested a federal money laundering law.
Minnesota Casino Remodelling Reflects Growth9 December 2002
News Brief: A $5.6 million renovation will completely remodel Minnesota’s Fortune Bay Resort Casino in yet another project that reflects continued growth for the Bois Forte Reservation.
Isle of Capri Order to Pay Property Owners9 December 2002
News Brief: Isle of Capri Casinos Incorporated has been ordered to pay $4.5 million dollars to five property owners.
Ohio Legislature Allows Instant Bingo to Remain in Bars9 December 2002
News Brief: The gambling industry would get more money and Ohio's cities would have to ask voters for permission to continue collecting certain taxes under legislation adopted yesterday in the final days of the 124th Ohio General Assembly.
New Aussie Casinos to Fly9 December 2002
International News Brief: Imagine lounging in a bar or gambling on board an aeroplane. Prepare yourself Australia - it could be heading your way.
Web Site Seeks Clemency for Former Governor Edwards9 December 2002
News Brief: Former Governor Edwin Edwards has been shamed and fined for a riverboat casino licensing scam. Ricky Adams thinks that's enough and Edwards should be let out of federal prison. He has set up a web site with that goal in mind.
AGA Names Satre Chairman9 December 2002
Phil Satre, chairman and CEO of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., hopes to continue improving the American Gaming Association's educational and lobbying program as the trade group's new chairman.
California Tribal Governmental Association Holds Elections9 December 2002
Mary Ann Martin Andreas of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians was elected vice chairwoman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association. Anthony Miranda of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians was re-elected secretary.
Grannies Fight Over Lucky Bingo Chair6 December 2002
International News Brief: A bingo club banned two south Wales grandmothers after a violent bust-up over a supposed `lucky chair’.
Feds Indict 1 Cop, 3 Deputies6 December 2002
News Brief: One officer and three deputies face federal charges in a wide-ranging investigation into racketeering, bribery, extortion, money laundering, and using their status as law enforcement officers to protect illegal gambling activity from detection.
Reno Casinos Cancel New Year's Fireworks6 December 2002
News Brief: Fireworks will not explode from the rooftops of six Reno downtown buildings this New Year’s Eve because the sponsoring casinos have decided the display was not worth the expense.
Michigan Lottery Celebrates 30-Year Anniversary6 December 2002
On November 13, 2002, the Michigan Lottery began its 30th year of operation.
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