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Gaming News Archives - Page 4929Column Inside Gaming: Illinois' Gaming Ambitions High19 May 2003
A selection of news and views from inside the gaming industry this week.
Japanese Gambling Firm Vanishes with 100 Million Yen19 May 2003
International News Brief: A company in Chuo Ward, Kobe, that collected about 100 million yen in membership fees from more than 50 people who signed up to receive dividends from bets it placed on motorboat races has disappeared without a trace.
Another Lesson for Life: Buy Lottery Tickets Alone19 May 2003
News Brief: 21 co-workers in a cardiology lab at Englewood Hospital have gone to court charging that a pool member who regularly bought their lottery tickets cheated them out of a $25.9 million payoff in the multistate Mega Millions game.
Police Chief Sacked for Failing to Stop Illegal Gambling19 May 2003
News Brief: A police chief in Molo, Pennsylvania was relieved from his post for his alleged failure to solve illegal gambling activities in his area.
Arizona Lottery Joins Amber Alert System19 May 2003
News Brief: The Arizona Lottery on Friday marked a new tie to the Amber Alert system, which broadcasts information on abducted children, suspects and their vehicles.
Teen in Internet Fraud Cases Sues School for $50 Million19 May 2003
News Brief: A California teen who paid more than $1.2 million last year to settle federal Internet-fraud complaints is suing his former high school for labeling him an embarrassment and booting him from the varsity baseball team, according to the court filing.
Two Arrested for Running Gambling Ring16 May 2003
News Brief: Federal agents have arrested two men accused of operating an illegal gambling ring that took in more than $2,000 in bets a day.
Alarm Bells Ring at Jupiters16 May 2003
International News Brief: Jupiters has put investors on notice that a further drop in the share price of takeover suitor Tabcorp could undermine the agreed bid.
Aristocrat Changes US Strategy16 May 2003
News Brief: Australian-based Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is abandoning its `grow-at-all-costs’ approach to its U.S. and North American markets for a more `structured,’ efficient way of business.
Tabcorp Warns Profits Hurt by Smoking Ban16 May 2003
International News Brief: Australia's largest gaming company, Tabcorp, today warned its full year profits would be hurt by smoking bans.
California Governor Asks Less from Tribes16 May 2003
News Brief: Governor Gray Davis is looking for less revenue from gambling tribes to balance California’s budget, but the tribes are still wondering where he's getting his numbers.
Great Canadian Gaming Gets Final Approval for New Casino16 May 2003
News Brief: Great Canadian Gaming Ltd. has been cleared to build a 300,000 square foot casino complex in Richmond, British Columbia and plans to start operations at the former Bridgepoint market site by March 2004.
South African City Reveals New Casino Project16 May 2003
International News Brief: The power players on the Durban business and political scene on Thursday unveiled the latest of the city's mega projects, the Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom, due to open in October next year.
Wynn's Alleged Stalker Found Guilty16 May 2003
Jurors convicted Donald Phillips on 12 counts of extortion and one count each of aggravated stalking and dissuading a witness after Phillips claimed he was Wynn's half-brother and sent him letters demanding a $50 million inheritance.
Chairman: Indian Gaming Commission Needs More Money16 May 2003
News Brief: Budget restrictions are preventing the National Indian Gaming Commission from keeping pace with growth among tribal casinos, the agency's chairman said.
Casino Fires Draws Special Response16 May 2003
News Brief: According to Nevada’s fire marshal, casino fires draw a special response from firefighters, law enforcement agencies and gambling regulators sue to the presence of money and casino chips.
Connecticut Tribe Shifting Jobs to Casino16 May 2003
News Brief: The Mashantucket Pequot tribal government will lay off 30 employees and transfer 225 people to Foxwoods Resort Casino in a move to streamline operations.
Illinois House Approves Video Poker, Chicago Casino16 May 2003
News Brief: Legislation that would bring legal gambling to Chicago and to restaurants and bars across the state was approved today by an Illinois House committee.
Pinnacle Exec: Planet Hollywood Got Edge in Aladdin Bid16 May 2003
Aladdin executives boosted Planet Hollywood Chairman Robert Earl's chance to bid for the bankrupt megaresort, a top Las Vegas gaming executive said this week.
Venetian Lawyer: Building Contract Unfulfilled16 May 2003
News Brief: Lehrer McGovern Bovis failed to meet contractual requirements to The Venetian and has not provided enough evidence to support claims of breach of contract and fraud, an attorney for Venetian said.
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