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Gaming News Archives - Page 4934Tokyo 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.
Mississippi Casinos Weathered Through Storms17 October 2002
News Brief: Mississippi Coast casinos rebounded from a disappointing August to post surprising September earnings, despite a string of tropical storms and a two-day closing because of Tropical Storm Isidore.
Mississippi Commission: Chuck E. Cheese Not a Casino17 October 2002
News Brief: Chuck E. Cheese won't be lumped in the same category as casinos after the Mississippi Gaming Commission established a new definition for gambling games.
Connecticut Town Sets up Casino Task Force17 October 2002
News Brief: Bridgeport’s Mayor Joseph P. Ganim is setting up a task force to study the local impact of a proposed, but controversial, gaming casino.
New UK Gambling Legislation May Be Outdated17 October 2002
International News Brief: The gambling industry has warned the UK Government that its long-awaited laws to revolutionise gambling could be out of date by the time they come into effect in 2004.
Poll: Pennsylvanians Support Slot Machines at Racetracks17 October 2002
A new poll conducted by Madonna Young Opinion Research finds that 61 percent of Pennsylvanians favor slots at racetracks.
Four Florida Men Charged with Gambling Violations16 October 2002
News Brief: Four men were charged with gambling violations at Sunday's Tampa Bay Buccaneers game after taking bets in a lavish motor home for a Costa Rica-based gambling Web site.
Better Chances at Casino's Lost and Found16 October 2002
News Brief: There are two ways to reclaim what you've lost at the casino: get lucky, or go to the lost and found.
Prize Scam Targets Nebraska Winners16 October 2002
News Brief: In light of a scam circulating in Grand Island, Nebraska Lottery officials want residents to know that there is no charge to claim lottery winnings.
Nevada Grandma Arrested on Bookmaking Charges16 October 2002
A 73-year-old Nevada grandmother, her grandson and two others were arrested late Monday and booked on felony bookmaking charges.
Texas Gambling Ship Replaced with Smaller Model16 October 2002
News Brief: The Texas Treasure casino ship has been exchanged for a smaller model, the Texas Treasure II, for the slow winter season.
New Jersey, Louisiana Casinos Rebound Slightly16 October 2002
News Brief: New Jersey's casinos won $371 million from gamblers last month, a 5.3 percent increase over last year. Louisiana's state-licensed casinos won $154.4 million in September, a bit more than they took in September 2001.
President Casinos Files Reorganization Plan16 October 2002
News Brief: President Casinos has filed a bankruptcy reorganization plan in Mississippi, seeking to keep control of its casinos in Missouri and Mississippi and stretch out payments to bondholders.
Media Veteran Joins MGM Mirage Board16 October 2002
MGM Mirage has added Roland Hernandez, a television and entertainment industry executive, to its board of directors.
PDS Gaming Hires Investment Banker16 October 2002
PDS Gaming Corp. has hired Libra Securities LLC, a Los Angeles-based investment banking firm, to explore strategic alternatives to increase the amount of capital available.
Potential Boosts Wynn's Offering16 October 2002
According to an analyst, Wynn Resorts IPO is a better buy than the company's debt due to the stock’s unlimited upside.
Casinos' Q3 Aided By Las Vegas, Atlantic City Operations16 October 2002
News Brief: Casino hotel operators saw rather steady business in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, but casinos in riverboat markets had to contend with tax increases and stormy weather.
iGames Entertainment, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises Sign Contract16 October 2002
iGames Entertainment has signed an agreement with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises to retrofit 800 of the cruise lines existing slot machines with the PROTECTOR Slot Security Device.
MGM Mirage to Actively Pursue Growth Opportunities16 October 2002
As a result of anticipated expansion of gaming in numerous jurisdictions, MGM Mirage is stepping up its strategic efforts to be positioned to take advantage of such opportunities.
Aristocrat Awarded Contract for Peninsula Gaming Properties16 October 2002
Aristocrat has been awarded a contract for installation of its OASIS casino management system at Peninsula Gaming properties.
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