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Gaming News Archives - Page 4922Experts Speculate on Atlantic City's Future26 May 2003
News Brief: Experts predict that come 2028, gamblers could be playing slots with a debit card or wagering at a casino's blackjack table via the Internet.
Former Olathe Pastor Sentenced in $44,000 Theft26 May 2003
News Brief: The Rev. Anthony Williams hears many whispered pleas for forgiveness in the solitude of the confessional.
Australian Cricket Website Under Investigation26 May 2003
International News Brief: Australia’s Department of Communications is examining an allegation that cricket's Baggy Green website is linked to a site running an advertisement for an overseas internet gambling service.
Indiana Law OKs Free Boat Booze26 May 2003
News Brief: Language added to a bill in the final weeks of the legislative session this spring gives riverboat casino operators authority to give customers free booze under certain circumstances.
Survey: Norwich is UK's Las Vegas26 May 2003
International News Brief: According to a new survey, Norwich is the UK's very own answer to the world's gambling capital, Las Vegas.
California Casino Plans Expansion26 May 2003
News Brief: The Chumash Casino has experienced phenomenal success and growth over the last several years, despite opposition from some county officials. Now the California casino is poised to grow again.
Rivals Benefit from Iowa Tribal Casino Closing26 May 2003
News Brief: A U.S. district judge signed an order Friday shutting down the Meskwaki casino on the verge of a potentially profitable holiday weekend. The tribal casino’s rivals seem to have benefited from this.
California Tribal Leader Shoots Down Governor's Plea26 May 2003
News Brief: A California tribal leader has shot down Gov. Gray Davis' request of $680 million from the state’s Indian tribes to help with the state's ailing 2003-04 budget.
Pennsylvania Slots May Hurt Delaware26 May 2003
News Brief: Delaware dodged a bullet when a deal to legalize slot machines in Maryland fell apart, but the state may not be as lucky with Pennsylvania.
Accountant Wins Poker Competition26 May 2003
News Brief: It was only fitting that an accountant named Moneymaker would put down $40 and ultimately walk away with $2.5 million and the title of champion Saturday in the 34th annual World Series of Poker.
Louisiana Mayor Can Keep his Job26 May 2003
News Brief: Gramercy Mayor Gene Louque will keep his position as the town's top administrator unless he chooses to resign or is convicted on felony theft charges, city officials said.
Bank a Big Player in Emerald Deal26 May 2003
News Brief: Illinois gambling regulators were surprised when a federal subpoena revealed that a Harwood Heights bank executive held a hidden interest in the Emerald Casino, but interviews and public records show myriad ties between his bank and key players in the troubled casino project.
Borgata to Offer $1000 Slots26 May 2003
News Brief: The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, scheduled to open this summer, has been given temporary approval to offer machines that accept $1,000 tokens.
Raids Net 23 Devices in Three Locations26 May 2003
News Brief: Three Mississippi County men were charged Thursday night with possession of illegal gaming machines, an official with the Leflore County Sheriff's Department said.
Gaming Machines Raises Money for New Zealand Charities26 May 2003
International News Brief: The New Zealand Charity Gaming Association has raised NZ$60 million from gaming machines in just six months.
Second Purse Increase Implemented at Hoosier Park26 May 2003
Less than one month after raising purses 20 percent, Hoosier Park will implement one final purse increase for the 2003 Standardbred racing season.
Mega Millions Estimated Jackpot Hits $50 Million26 May 2003
No ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $44 million jackpot in the Friday, May 23 drawing. So the jackpot for the Tuesday, May 27, 2003 drawing grows to an estimated $50 million.
Isle of Capri Casinos to Operate Bahamas Casino26 May 2003
Isle of Capri Casinos has reached an agreement in principle to lease and operate an Isle of Capri Casino at Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahamas.
MGM Mirage Pays $5 Million Fine26 May 2003
MGM Mirage has entered into a stipulated agreement with the Gaming Control Board concerning the Mirage Casino Hotel's failure to properly file paperwork under Regulation 6A. The agreement includes a $5 million fine.
Trading of Aristocrat Stock Halted23 May 2003
News Brief: A temporary trading halt was ordered for Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. shares today, giving the Australian gambling machine maker time to prepare a statement about its financial outlook.
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