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Gaming News Archives - Page 4915Illinois Horsemen Threaten Boycott25 November 2002
News Brief: Illinois horsemen could boycott the 2003 season if $15-million from the horsemen’s fund is not reinstated by either Governor George Ryan or by other means.
Developer Cheers Indiana Pari-Mutuel Track Debut25 November 2002
News Brief: Developer Paul Estridge Sr., has spent 14 years of planning and dreaming of a pari-mutuel track. His dream will finally be realized then Indiana Downs opens its doors on Dec. 6.
$60 Million Powerball Jackpot Up for Grabs25 November 2002
There were no Powerball jackpot winners Saturday so the jackpot will grow to an estimated $60 million for Wednesday’s drawing.
Aussie Pokies in Gambling Slowdown25 November 2002
International News Brief: Gambling losses across Australia are slowing as pokermachine numbers hit saturation point, the Productivity Commission says.
New Zealand's Video Poker Problem Gambling on the Rise25 November 2002
International News Brief: New Zealand’s video poker machines are playing a bigger role as problem gamblers seek ever more help, figures from the Problem Gambling Committee show.
Actor Cashes in on 'Beverly Hillbillies' Name25 November 2002
News Brief: Max Baer Jr. once played the burly, doltish Jethro Bodine on `The Beverly Hillbillies’. Today he is proving he is no fool by leading the Hillbillies to prominence again and cashing in on the popular television show.
Gaming Stocks Resist Rally25 November 2002
Gaming stocks resisted a strong stock market rally in the week ending Friday, closing down 1 percent while the Dow Jones industrial average climbed 2 percent to 8,804.84.
International Thunderbird Reports Loss25 November 2002
Thunderbird recorded a loss for Q3 of $74,000 or $nil per share compared with a gain of $94,000 or $nil per share in Q3 2001.
Lake Tahoe Casino has New Owners25 November 2002
News Brief: Miracle Investments has purchased the shuttered Crystal Bay Club on Lake Tahoe's north shore.
Advent Co-Founder Resigns25 November 2002
Las Vegas designer and developer Mark Advent has resigned as chairman and co-chief executive of Advent Entertainment & Communications, a hospitality, gaming and entertainment investment company he co-founded in 1999.
Indiana Riverboat Casinos' Revenues Up25 November 2002
News Brief: Revenues at Northwest Indiana's five riverboat casinos rose a half percent to reach nearly $90 million in October, even though attendance slightly slipped from last month.
Pinnacle Entertainment Appoints New Vice President of Marketing25 November 2002
Pinnacle Entertainment reports the appointment of Kimberly Townsend as Vice President of Marketing.
Isle of Capri Casinos Joins Gaming Standards Association25 November 2002
As the 8th Platinum member to join, Isle of Capri Casinos will help to further drive the Gaming Standards Association initiatives that promote gaming industry network communications standards.
Are Gaming Stocks a Good Gamble?25 November 2002
Daniel Davila, a Senior Vice President/Senior Equity Analyst at Hibernia Southcoast Capital and William J. Lerner, the Senior Gaming Analyst at Prudential Securities, examine the outlook for the sector and share specific stock recommendations.
Casino City Press Releases Fall 2002 Gaming Analyst Package25 November 2002
Casino City Press has just released the most current and comprehensive package of information available on the U.S. and worldwide gaming markets.
New Jersey Governor Celebrates 25 Years of Casino Gaming at Conference25 November 2002
Governor James E. McGreevey will lead a host of public dignitaries and gaming industry executives at the 7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Gaming Congress to celebrate the 25th anniversary of casino gaming in New Jersey.
Scientific Games, Mandalay Sign Exclusive Licensing Agreement25 November 2002
Scientific Games has signed a licensing agreement with Mandalay Resort Group permitting Scientific Games to promote new instant ticket games using Mandalay logos, designs and visual representations.
New Park Place CEO Sticks to Established Strategy25 November 2002
News Brief: The new chief executive Park Place Entertainment says the company will focus on operations and insists there is a strategy to unite its far-flung casinos despite Wall Street doubts.
South African Trade Minister Defends National Lottery25 November 2002
International News Brief: The national lottery was the best-regulated form of gambling in South Africa, Trade and Industry Minister Alec Erwin said in defence of the game for which the government has fielded considerable criticism.
Gaming Issues Advance Throughout US25 November 2002
The elections of 2002, combined with continuing state fiscal crises, have "unleashed the dogs of gambling," industry insiders and critics said.
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