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Gaming News Archives - Page 4903Maine Casino Task Force Will Not Take Sides19 November 2002
News Brief: Maine’s casino task force will not take a position on where or whether a casino should be built, members decided at their final meeting Monday.
Washington State Casinos Object to Tax Hike19 November 2002
News Brief: According to casino representatives, the only two casinos in unincorporated Kitsap County, Washington, can't afford an increase in the local gambling tax.
Australian Government Exchanged Video Poker Ads for Smoking Ban19 November 2002
International News Brief: The Bracks Government agreed to ban smoking at Victorian pokies venues in exchange for the scrapping of a politically damaging advertising campaign, it was claimed yesterday.
Casino Opponents Meet Saskatoon Council19 November 2002
News Brief: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, city councillors were implored by casino opponents to turn down a new casino proposal.
Fight Over New Jersey Expanded Gambling Begins19 November 2002
News Brief: A New Jersey House battle over whether to install slot machines at the Meadowlands Racetrack is still months away, but two sides are staking out their positions.
NTRA to Call for Audit of Thousands of Multirace Wagers19 November 2002
News Brief: Following the investigation of the Breeders’ Cup Ultra Pick Six, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Wagering Technology Working Group plans to call for a review of more than 1,000 pick four and pick six wagers placed within the last year.
Lottery-Related Game Show Under Investigation19 November 2002
News Brief: The Department of Public Safety is investigating allegations of fraud surrounding a game show in which the Arizona Lottery was once involved.
Firms Battling for Last Pennsylvania Racing License19 November 2002
News Brief: The possibility that Pennsylvania will legalize slot machines at horse tracks has touched off a scramble for the state's last remaining thoroughbred racing license, which had sat unused and unwanted for 20 years.
New Mexico Governor Blocks Action on New Track19 November 2002
News Brief: Governor Gary Johnson has ousted members of the state’s Racing Commission, including its chairman, to stop it from taking action on whether to allow a horse racetrack to open in southeastern New Mexico.
Florida May Reconsider Expanding Gambling19 November 2002
News Brief: Faced with daunting budget problems, incoming Senate President Jim King said yesterday the Senate will consider allowing expanded gambling to help Florida collect more tax dollars.
Maine Casino Task Force Will Not Take Sides19 November 2002
News Brief: Maine’s casino task force will not take a position on where or whether a casino should be built, members decided at their final meeting Monday.
Tennessee County Commissioner Exploring Casino Idea19 November 2002
News Brief: Shelby County, Tennessee, Commissioner John Willingham says he's exploring the idea of turning The Pyramid in Memphis into a casino.
CryptoLogic to get Reprieve on U.S. Bill19 November 2002
News Brief: CryptoLogic will get at least a temporary reprieve today as the chance is slim of U.S. legislators passing a bill that would make Internet gambling illegal in the United States, where the company does much of its business.
Washington State Casinos Object to Tax Hike19 November 2002
News Brief: According to casino representatives, the only two casinos in unincorporated Kitsap County, Washington, can't afford an increase in the local gambling tax.
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $44 Million18 November 2002
Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the largest lottery jackpot in the nation will grow to an estimated $44 million.
Experts: Slots and Youth a Losing Combo18 November 2002
Youth-gambling experts say that parents who allow children to play arcade slots are gambling with their children's futures.
Governor Presents Pennsylvania's First Powerball Jackpot18 November 2002
On Tuesday, Governor Mark Schweiker will present a check for $30,786,773.73 cash to the Pennsylvania Lottery's first Powerball jackpot prize winner.
Harrah's to Make Donations During 12 Days of Christmas18 November 2002
With local charities facing increasing funding shortages, Harrah's Metropolis Casino today announced a new holiday charitable program to assist organizations and families in the Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky area.
Las Vegas Man Wins $4.1 Million Progressive Slot Jackpot18 November 2002
A Las Vegas man who said he had been playing Quartermania for months hit it big to the tune of $4.1 million this morning at the Orleans Casino.
Experts: Slots and Youth a Losing Combo18 November 2002
Youth-gambling experts say that parents who allow children to play arcade slots are gambling with their children's futures.
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