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Gaming News Archives - Page 4898Aristocrat Technologies Extends Global Payment Contract21 May 2003
Global Payment Technologies has received a one-year extension of its Supply Agreement with Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd.
Japan to Cut Off Gambling Lifeline from North Korea21 May 2003
International News Brief: Pachinko, played in amusement arcades all over Japan, has long provided a cash lifeline to North Korea. However, as tension continues over the country’s nuclear weapons programme, that lifeline is about to be withdrawn.
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to Estimated $44 Million21 May 2003
No ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $36 million jackpot. So the jackpot for the Friday, May 23, 2003 drawing grows to an estimated $44 million.
Harrah's Entertainment Names New Vice President of IT21 May 2003
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports Charly Paelinck has joined the company as Vice President of IT Development.
Poll: Michigan Voters Oppose Racino21 May 2003
Michigan voters oppose legislation that would allow video lottery machines at Michigan's horse racing tracks and off-track betting parlors, according to a recent poll conducted by Marketing Resource Group for Inside Michigan Politics.
Internet Gaming: New Ban Bill Quickly Advances21 May 2003
After one House panel put the brakes on an Internet gambling ban last week, the chairman of another committee on Tuesday put it back on track.
Concorde Gaming Reports Q2 Loss21 May 2003
For Q2, Concorde Gaming reported a net loss of $32,995 or $(0.00) per share, compared to net income of $475,130, or $0.02 per share, for Q2 2002.
Philippines: Stiffer Jail Terms for Jueteng Coddlers20 May 2003
International News Brief: A long stretch of 20 years in jail plus a stiff fine await erring government officials and police officers found protecting illegal gambling activities.
Pataki Plan for VLTs Rejected20 May 2003
News Brief: The Legislature on Monday rejected Gov. George Pataki's plan to bail out New York City by putting video lottery terminals in Off-Track Betting facilities.
Michigan Tracks Approved for Slots, Video Poker20 May 2003
News Brief: Michigan's seven horse tracks would be able to install at least 3,500 slot machines and other games such as video poker under a package of bills approved Tuesday by a state House committee.
Court Puts New York Casino Deals on Hold20 May 2003
News Brief: A New York Supreme Court justice on Monday temporarily halted further action by Governor George Pataki on Indian casino deals, including the newly formed agreement with the Mohawk Indian tribe in the Catskills.
Boomtown Casino Deals Out Crazy Poker Fun20 May 2003
Boomtown Hotel and Casino’s Poker Corral is dealing out crazy fun and cash with new Crazy Pineapple Texas Hold ‘Em games.
Principal Resigns After Casino Trip Investigation20 May 2003
News Brief: The principal of an Oklahoma high School resigned after several students complained that she left them on a school bus in a casino parking lot so that she and other adult chaperones could gamble inside.
Study: Tribal Casinos Win $14.1 Billion in 200220 May 2003
Tribal casinos nationwide won $14.1 billion last year from unlucky gamblers, easily surpassing the gaming revenue in Nevada for a second straight year, according to a study issued today.
Committees Feuding Over Internet Gambling20 May 2003
The House Financial Services Committee today fired a shot at the House Judiciary Committee in a developing duel over legislation aimed at stopping Internet gambling.
Prosecutors Close Book on Casino Corruption Trial20 May 2003
News Brief: Federal prosecutors have officially closed the book on the Edwin Edwards casino corruption trial.
Mandalay Resort Group Awards Bonuses to Execs20 May 2003
News Brief: Mandalay Resort Group awarded hefty bonuses to its top executives for the fiscal year.
Gambling Mom Faces Abuse Charges20 May 2003
News Brief: Wayne County Prosecutor Michael Duggan said Monday he plans to file criminal child abuse charges against a Detroit mother who left her baby son in the car last week while she went into a casino.
California Cockfighting Operation Busted20 May 2003
News Brief: Police following up on a burglar alarm in West Oakland discovered cages full of roosters and chickens bred for what could be a professional cockfighting operation hidden within a nondescript home.
Wisconsin Gov. to Veto Video Gaming in Bars20 May 2003
News Brief: Gov. Jim Doyle on Monday put Republican budget writers on notice that he would veto any plan to legalize video gambling in taverns.
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