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Gaming News Archives - Page 4923Senator Attacks New Jersey Governor22 May 2003
News Brief: Frustrated that proposed casino taxes remain alive after 31/2 months, state Sen. Bill Gormley attacked Gov. James E. McGreevey's administration as poll-driven, clueless and disastrous for southern New Jersey.
Youbet Sets More Records on Preakness Day22 May 2003
YouBet’s total handle for Preakness Day was $2,048,486, an 82% increase over the event day last year, and a 74% increase in Preakness week 2003 over 2002.
New Illinois Casino Plan Offers Less22 May 2003
News Brief: Illinois’ share of proceeds from the sale of the Emerald Casino license could be reduced by $51 million under a plan submitted by Emerald in federal bankruptcy court to untangle a legal logjam that has blocked use of the license for years.
Chicago Mayor: Casino Idea Dead22 May 2003
News Brief: Responding to the governor's opposition to an expansion of casino gambling in the state, Mayor Richard Daley today acknowledged the idea of a Chicago gaming venue is dead in the current General Assembly session.
International Wagering on Kentucky Derby Rises22 May 2003
International wagering on the Kentucky Derby rose significantly in 2003 through the Churchill Downs Simulcast Network.
GameTech Reports Revenue Up22 May 2003
GameTech reports revenues for the quarter amounted to over $13.3 million, an improvement of $1.2 million, or 10.0%, over revenues for Q2 2002.
Ex-Casino Official Arrested21 May 2003
A former Mirage hotel-casino official was arrested by state Gaming Control Board agents today, in connection with the casino's alleged failure to file thousands of required cash transaction reports with the government.
Cheating Card Players Jailed21 May 2003
International News Brief: Two card players who cheated while playing poker at a London casino have been jailed for six months.
Indiana Riverboat Casinos Revenue Drops21 May 2003
News Brief: Indiana's riverboat casinos took a financial hit in April, with revenues dropping nearly $17 million from March.
Indiana Riverboat Casinos Revenue Drops21 May 2003
News Brief: Indiana's riverboat casinos took a financial hit in April, with revenues dropping nearly $17 million from March.
Casino Remains Open as Judge Mulls Closure Order21 May 2003
News Brief: Hundreds of gamblers played slots, craps and blackjack at the Meskwaki casino Tuesday as a federal judge spent a second day deliberating whether to back federal gaming regulators and close the casino.
Struggle over Wisconsin Gaming Compact Lawsuit21 May 2003
News Brief: A federal judge, not the state Supreme Court, should hear a lawsuit challenging the governor's authority to sign gaming compacts, attorneys for Gov. Jim Doyle said in papers filed Tuesday.
Pennsylvania Senator: Gambling Expansion Plan in Jeopardy21 May 2003
News Brief: The Pennsylvania senator who's spearheading efforts to legalize slot machines at Pennsylvania race tracks says the proposal is jeopardized by a plan to sell the rights to slot venues at auction.
Montana City Battles Smoking Ban Exemption21 May 2003
News Brief: The Helena city attorney’s office will challenge recent legislation protecting local bars and casinos from the voter-supported smoking ban.
Desperate End for New Mexico Official21 May 2003
News Brief: Karen Yontz was a stand-out in her professional and personal life. However, her gambling habit may have led her to a bloody and deadly end.
Gambling Advocates Vow to Push Expansion21 May 2003
News Brief: Advocates for gambling expansion said Tuesday they haven't given up on the idea, despite Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich announcing he opposes gambling as a way to balance the state budget.
Governor Misses Atlantic City Gaming Forum21 May 2003
News Brief: Any gaming executive hoping to hurl brickbats at Gov. James E. McGreevey today at the Mid-Atlantic Gaming Congress will be out of luck. The governor won't be there.
Financial Gaming Forum Set21 May 2003
Industry executives, gaming regulators, attorneys and accountants will convene in Las Vegas Thursday and Friday at the Flamingo for the 25th Annual Financial Executives Gaming Forum.
More States Bet on Gambling21 May 2003
In state capitals, politicians are debating whether to rely even more on gambling to try to balance their budgets without tax increases or service cuts.
Another Iowa County Considers Gambling21 May 2003
News Brief: Franklin County supervisors said they will study the possibilities and the impact of bringing gambling to the county.
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