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Gaming News Archives - Page 4928Powerball Jackpot Rolls to $60 Million17 October 2002
Since no ticket won the top prize in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, the estimated jackpot rolls to $60 million for the Saturday, October 19, 2002, drawing.
Seven Accused of Running Illegal Bookmaking Operation17 October 2002
News Brief: Seven men have been accused of running five illegal sports gambling operations in New York State.
Two Men Indicted on Casino Theft Charges17 October 2002
News Brief: Two former Viejas Casino employees have been indicted in one of the largest insider rip-off schemes ever uncovered in a San Diego-area Indian casino.
Connecticut Slots Revenue Up17 October 2002
News Brief: More than $1.6 billion was wagered on slot machines in September as gamblers continued to flock to Connecticut's two Indian casinos.
Louisiana Track Exceeds Expectations17 October 2002
News Brief: More than 1 million visitors have spent more than $85 million at the Louisiana’s first casino at a racetrack.
Moody's Could Upgrade Venetian Debt Rating17 October 2002
Moody’s analysts are reviewing the Venetian hotel-casino's financial prospects for a possible ratings upgrade, citing strong business at the $1.5 billion megaresort.
Jupiters' Shares Plunge17 October 2002
International News Brief: Shares in Jupiters sank 13 per cent on Thursday afternoon after the casino and hotel group warned of a 10 per cent drop in its first-half profit.
Global Cash Access Signs Corporate Contract With Coast Hotels & Casinos17 October 2002
Coast Hotels & Casinos, Inc., has extended its agreement to use the technologically advanced products and services of Global Cash Access.
Lakes Entertainment Reports Loss for Q3 200217 October 2002
Lakes reports net loss of $1.7 million and basic and diluted losses were $0.16 per share for Q3 2002. This compares with net earnings of $3.5 million and basic and diluted earnings of $0.33 per share for Q3 2001.
Australia's Jupiters Expects Profit Dip17 October 2002
News Brief: Jupiters Ltd. says it expects its net profit in the fiscal first half ending Dec. 31 to be down about 10% from a year earlier.
Rimpac Opens Internet Lottery Office in Mexico17 October 2002
Rimpac Resources reports the opening of its Internet Lottery marketing and business development office in Tijuana, Mexico.
Littlefield Reports Disappointing Q3 Results17 October 2002
Littlefield reports a loss of $462,691 for Q3 2002, compared to earnings of $385,145 for Q3 2001.
Maritime Mounties Crackdown on Illegal Gambling17 October 2002
News Brief: Mounties in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are cracking down on illegal video-gambling operations in an investigation focused on gaming houses travelling with carnivals in the Maritimes.
Mississippi Coast Approved for Keno17 October 2002
News Brief: Mississippi coast gamblers will soon be playing keno again, after the Gaming Commission granted approval for Las Vegas Gaming Inc. to enter the business.
Atlantic City Harrah's Approved for More Slots17 October 2002
News Brief: The Casino Control Commission has allowed Harrah's Atlantic City to add 500 slot machines as part of an accelerated expansion.
Nevada Governor Favors Higher Gambling Taxes17 October 2002
News Brief: Gov. Kenny Guinn says he favors raising cigarette, liquor, gambling and retail sales taxes to close a state budget deficit that has Nevada in a `very, very fragile’ financial condition.
Ohio Racetrack Pitches Video Slot Machine Plan17 October 2002
News Brief: The general manager at River Downs is welcoming new talk of bringing video slot machines to horserace tracks.
Online Firms Deny Charges17 October 2002
Two online sports monitoring and handicapping entities that were sued by Global Sports Edge have denied accusations they stole and sold the handicapped services and selections of Global's sports handicappers.
Fighter's Tattoo Prompts Lawsuit17 October 2002
The Mandalay Bay casino resort is suing promoter Millennium Events, alleging it violated an agreement that forbids fighters from wearing temporary tattoos advertising virtual casinos or other gaming entities.
Tokyo Governor Eyes Casinos17 October 2002
International News Brief: Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara is eyeing casinos as a cure to Japan’s long-term economic malaise.
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