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Gaming News Archives - Page 4899Terrorism Worries May Lead to Casino Changes18 June 2003
Heightened concerns about money laundering for terrorist purposes will likely lead the federal government to shift authority over federal cash reporting rules from state regulators to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, a Washington, D.C.-area attorney told an anti-terrorism conference.
Mississippi Minority Businesses, Casinos Work Together18 June 2003
News Brief: Businessman Nolan Tate credits steps the Mississippi Black Legislative Caucus took earlier this year to encourage casinos in the state to do more business with minority businesses with a boost in sales.
Study: Blackpool Plan to Provide Job Bonanza18 June 2003
International News Brief: A new study reveals that resort casinos outlined in Blackpool's masterplan would generate nearly 5,500 jobs in the resort.
Arizona Tribe Increases Slot Count18 June 2003
News Brief: The Gila River Indian Community will increase its slot machine count by 34 percent. It is acquiring rights to 475 slots from the Zuni tribe of Arizona and New Mexico in a deal announced Tuesday.
Illinois Gaming Board, Attorney General Clash18 June 2003
News Brief: The Illinois Gaming Board disagrees with state Attorney General Lisa Madigan's stance that auctioning Emerald Casino's disputed gaming license could be bad for taxpayers.
Indiana Court Decisions Could Cost State18 June 2003
News Brief: Two Indiana Tax Court decisions could cost the state several million dollars in revenue that riverboat casinos have already paid or the Department of Revenue has demanded.
New Jersey Governor has Harsh Words for Casinos18 June 2003
News Brief: A resolute Governor James E. McGreevey walked into a casino Tuesday morning and had strong words for gaming executives fighting his call for higher casino taxes.
Internet Gambling: Anti-Bet Action Unsure in Senate18 June 2003
Despite last week's overwhelming vote in the House for Internet gambling restrictions, the outlook for similar legislation in the Senate appears uncertain.
Casino Proposed for Edmonton Airport18 June 2003
News Brief: Leading Vancouver financier Sam Belzberg is proposing to build a casino and 200-room luxury hotel at the Edmonton International Airport.
Rank Plans More Hard Rock Properties18 June 2003
International News Brief: Rank plans to open dozens of Hard Rock themed hotels in the US and Europe under a new joint venture designed to boost the struggling brand.
Thousands Visit New Seminole Casino18 June 2003
News Brief: Thousands of people poured into the new Seminole Casino to fill in spots in front the slot machines and card tables yesterday after a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Judge Declares Mistrial In Gambling Lawsuit18 June 2003
News Brief: A federal judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in a lawsuit brought by five gamblers against former video gambling operator Fred Collins.
Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $175 Million18 June 2003
Imagine earning more than $18,000 in a single day! That dream could become a reality on Friday night for a lucky lottery player if the right Mega Millions combination can be found!
Fitch Ratings: Casinos Threatened by Tax Increases18 June 2003
News Brief: U.S. casinos face losing hundreds of millions of dollars from steep tax increases as cash-strapped states struggle to close budget gaps, according to Fitch Ratings.
Loto-Québec Maintains Revenue, Net Income18 June 2003
For 2003, Loto-Québec has reported consolidated earnings of $3.749 billion, an increase of 2.4% over the previous year, and net income of $1.446 billion, a slight decline of 0.2% as compared to 2002.
Mississippi Casinos Urged to Increase Security18 June 2003
News Brief: Gambling regulators in Mississippi are `extremely concerned’ about the recent rash of Mid-South casino robberies and have recommended increased surveillance and higher visibility for security personnel.
Rhode Island Smoking-Ban Bill Held for Study on Gambling Impact18 June 2003
News Brief: Fearing the loss of millions of dollars in gambling revenue, House Speaker William J. Murphy has formed a commission to study the potential impact of a statewide smoking ban.
Pennsylvania Lottery Results Available over Telephone18 June 2003
In response to requests from Pennsylvania Lottery players and retailers, the Lottery has added a toll-free telephone number as another option to obtain mid-day drawing results.
Global Cash Access Signs New Contracts18 June 2003
Twenty-one gaming properties have signed contracts to use the products and services of Global Cash Access.
South African Casino Kids a Problem17 June 2003
International News Brief: There are dozens of `casino kids’, from babes in arms to young teens, at the Suncoast Casino on any given night until the early hours of the morning.
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