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Gaming News Archives - Page 4944Gambling Addictions Landing More Women in Prison1 November 2002
International News Brief: Prison officers from around Australia believe an increase in the number of women prisoners is due to changes in sentencing laws and gambling addictions.
Problem Gambling Expert Warns of Many Gambling Outlets1 November 2002
News Brief: According to Susan D. McLaughlin, a coordinator with Problem Gambling Services, casinos aren't the only problem. Other gambling activities, such as sports wagering, off-track betting, jai alai and lottery, also pose risks to young people.
West Virginia Lottery Sales Up1 November 2002
News Brief: West Virginia lottery sales are up 24 percent overall. Racetrack video lottery proceeds are up 26 percent and traditional scratch-off tickets sales are up 23 percent over the first three months of the 2001-2002 fiscal year.
Global Cash Access Signs Contract With Youbet.com for New QuikFunds Product1 November 2002
Youbet.com has signed a contract with Global Cash Access to utilize GCA's new QuikFunds product and cash access technologies.
BGI Inc. Settles Rio Grande City Matter1 November 2002
BGI Inc. has settled its ongoing disputes regarding its business activities in Rio Grande City, Texas, with the District Attorney's Office of Starr County.
Australia's Burswood Raises Money for Hotel1 November 2002
International News Brief: Burswood has raised AUD$35 million from a placement of about 53 million shares. Funds from the placement have been earmarked for the purchase of the Burswood Hotel and the improvement of leverage ratios.
Magna Results Down for Q31 November 2002
Net decreased $3.5 million in Q3 2002. Diluted loss per share increased $0.02 per share for Q3 of 2002 compared Q3 2001.
Alberta Likely Won't Get VLTs1 November 2002
News Brief: Alberta's five-year standoff over video lottery terminals now appears more likely to end in a win for foes of the machines.
Engineer Fired in Pick Six Probe1 November 2002
News Brief: According to a Scientific Games’ subsidiary, an employee altered a Pick Six ticket to make it appear that it was purchased earlier than it actually was.
Police Seize Over $2 Million from Bermuda Clubs1 November 2002
International News Brief: More than $2 million in cash was seized by Bermuda police during raids on two premises that house gaming machines.
Atlantic City Casino Commission Proposes New Hiring Rules1 November 2002
News Brief: The Atlantic City Casino Control Commission proposes that casinos would judge their employment of women and minorities by comparing their numbers to the area's noncasino work force, instead of chasing prescribed percentages.
Tens of Millions Spent on Arizona Initiatives1 November 2002
News Brief: Indian gambling, touted by supporters as an avenue to prosperity in some of Arizona's poorest places, has become a rich battleground for advocates trying to shape its future here.
South Dakota Casino Construction Begins1 November 2002
News Brief: The Oglala Sioux Tribe is building a new casino and hotel on the western edge of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
New Jersey Approves New Gaming Regulators1 November 2002
The New Jersey state Senate has approved the appointments of two high-ranking casino regulators, including the first woman to head the Casino Control Commission.
Wynn's Macau Casino on Track in January1 November 2002
A day after breaking ground on his Le Reve resort, Steve Wynn today disclosed plans to break ground on a casino in the Chinese island city of Macau in January.
Maine Pro-Casino Petitioning Allowed to Continue1 November 2002
News Brief: A judge ruled that supporters of plans for a Native casino in southern Maine can continue gathering signatures on petitions aimed at forcing a statewide referendum on casino gambling in Maine.
Appeals Court Reject Louisiana Ballot Lawsuit1 November 2002
News Brief: An appeals court has rejected Cameron Parish's effort to bypass the Legislature and conduct a local election to get a riverboat casino.
Harrah's Lawsuit Gains Class Action Status1 November 2002
News Brief: A lawsuit brought against the owner of Harrah's New Orleans Casino on behalf of the 148 workers who were laid off in July 2001 has gained class-action certification.
New Casino Planned for Scotland1 November 2002
International News Brief: Ambitious plans are on the cards to create Scotland's biggest casino at Aberdeen Beach.
California Intertribal Dispute Goes to Court1 November 2002
News Brief: The Viejas Indian band is seeking an injunction to block a plan by the Ewiiaapaayp Indian band to put up a clinic-to-casino development.
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