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Gaming News Archives - Page 4921New Zealand Gambling Problem Helpline Extends Hours9 July 2003
International News Brief: The Gambling Problem Helpline is launching an extended service this week, with counselling staff now available 24 hours a day on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Nevadans Flock to Arizona for Powerball Dream9 July 2003
Thousands of Nevadans are flocking to Arizona lottery outlets to snap up tickets for a chance at the $250 million Powerball jackpot.
Gaming Companies Face New Shareholder Lawsuits9 July 2003
Three gaming companies, Riveria Holdings, Acres Gaming and IGT, are the target of lawsuits by disgruntled shareholders alleging that the companies' boards of directors failed in their fiduciary duties to shareholders by either approving or preventing deals to acquire the companies.
Union Challenges Tribal Council9 July 2003
News Brief: The hotel workers union Tuesday challenged the Agua Caliente Tribal Council to a public debate on healthcare benefits at the tribe’s casinos.
Iowa Track Threatened by Casino Proposal9 July 2003
News Brief: The chief executive of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino is warning that a riverboat casino in downtown Des Moines could jeopardize the track's ability to continue providing millions of dollars for charitable projects in central Iowa.
Slots on Course, B.C. Track Says9 July 2003
News Brief: If Hastings Racecourse gets the 600 to 900 slot machines it wants, it expects to attract an estimated 1.4 million additional customers each year, track president and CEO Phil Heard said Monday.
Pennsylvania Governor: Off-Track Slots Still Possible9 July 2003
News Brief: Off-track slot machine parlors in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia remain a possibility, Gov. Ed Rendell said Tuesday.
Union to Target Borgata9 July 2003
News Brief: After a successful campaign to organize about 1,800 workers at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa, officials at Local 54 of the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union are now shifting their attention to contract negotiations with the company.
Aristocrat Leisure Hires US Consultant9 July 2003
International News Brief: Poker machine maker Aristocrat Leisure has hired a gaming industry consultant, Bob McMonigle, to help turn around the performance of its US operations.
Macao Casino Company Settles Labor Dispute9 July 2003
International News Brief: Macao's largest casino runner has agreed to pay $46 million to settle a two-decade long labor dispute.
Video Gambling Approved at Downs9 July 2003
News Brief: Vernon Downs will be the first harness racing track in the state to receive video gaming machines from the state Lottery Division, state and track officials announced Tuesday.
Horse Industry Means Big Business in Pennsylvania9 July 2003
News Brief: The business of boarding, training, racing and loving horses has grown to an $8 billion industry in Pennsylvania.
Casino City Press Releases Summer 2003 Gaming Business Directory9 July 2003
The new Gaming Business Directory is a 700-page reference covering over 3,000 gaming properties in 117 countries around the world. Information is provided on casinos, card rooms, horse tracks, dog tracks, casino cruises, and cruise ships.
Argosy Gaming Company Names CEO to Board9 July 2003
Argosy Gaming’s Board of Directors has voted to appoint Richard J. Glasier, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
Acres Gaming Files Stockholder Lawsuit Against Merger9 July 2003
Acres Gaming Incorporated reports that a purported class action lawsuit has been filed in Clark County, Nevada District Court against Acres and its directors.
Judge's Ruling May Sink Webber Case9 July 2003
News Brief: A judge dealt the government a potentially lethal setback Tuesday in its criminal case against Sacramento Kings forward Chris Webber by prohibiting prosecutors from presenting key testimony and evidence at next week's trial in federal court in Detroit.
Canadian Mayor Pushes for Gaming Cut9 July 2003
News Brief: Edmonton mayor Bill Smith says he won't threaten to withhold support for new casinos as a way to push the province to deal more gambling revenue out to Edmonton.
Dickinson County, Iowa Voters Soundly Reject Casino Plan9 July 2003
News Brief: Dickinson County residents voted overwhelmingly Tuesday against authorizing riverboat-style gambling in the Iowa Great Lakes region, one of the state's most popular tourist areas.
Woman Won $1.3 million, But Not the Extra $5,0008 July 2003
News Brief: The Louisiana Lottery Corp. announced Monday that they were wrong when they said a Metairie woman won both the Louisiana Lotto and a Powerball prize on June 25.
Report: UK Machines Fixed to Prevent Wins8 July 2003
International News Brief: Hardware hackers have found that the majority of UK fruit machines pre-determine every turn of the reels to prevent players winning a gamble for a big payout.
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