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Gaming News Archives - Page 4944Mega Millions Estimated Jackpot Soars to $58 Million28 May 2003
No ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $50 million jackpot in the Tuesday's drawing. So the jackpot for the Friday, May 30, 2003 drawing soars to an estimated $58 million.
Inside Gaming Column28 May 2003
News and views from inside the industry this week.
Atlantic City Roundup28 May 2003
A selection of news and views this week from Atlantic City.
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa Design Designs Unveiled28 May 2003
Official groundbreaking ceremonies were held today for Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, a new resort destination designed by The Jerde Partnership for the Morongo Band of Mission Indians.
Global Cash Access Signs 16 New Contracts28 May 2003
Sixteen gaming properties have signed contracts to use the innovative products and services of Global Cash Access.
Alliance Gaming Acquires Honeyframe Systems Company28 May 2003
Alliance Gaming’s Bally Gaming and Systems business unit has acquired Honeyframe Software Development Ltd., a U.K. gaming machine management systems company.
Harrah's Entertainment Completes Sale of Harveys Wagon Wheel27 May 2003
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (has completed its previously announced sale of Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel & Casino in Central City, Colorado, to Centaur Colorado, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centaur, Inc. of Indianapolis.
Task Force Chief: Gaming Firms to be Hit by Tax Hike27 May 2003
Nevada's gaming industry will not escape new taxes. Guy Hobbs, chairman of the tax task force, said gaming companies will face a quarter to half a percentage point increase in gaming taxes.
State Not Likely to Tackle 'Net Issue This Year27 May 2003
With the end of the Nevada legislative session fast approaching, it's all but certain that legislators won't tackle the issue of Internet gambling -- leaving the issue in limbo for the time being.
President Casinos Seeks Bids for St. Louis Casino27 May 2003
News Brief: President Casinos Inc. has begun seeking bids for its St. Louis casino after the Missouri legislature failed to repeal the state's $500 loss limit.
Pennsylvania Governor Pushes Legalized Video Slots27 May 2003
News Brief: Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell has been pushing for the legalization of video slot machines in that state in order to maintain financial competitiveness with surrounding states such as West Virginia and Delaware.
Bus Driver Sentenced for Fatal Crash27 May 2003
News Brief: The driver of a tour bus who admitted that he was gambling and got almost no sleep before a fatal crash was sentenced Tuesday to up to 10 years in prison.
Check-Cashing Stores Criticized for Lottery Sales27 May 2003
News Brief: Massachusetts' check-cashing stores, which critics say target those lower-income people who don't use banks, sell millions of dollars of lottery tickets around the state each year.
Gamblers More Frequently Misstating Results, IRS Says27 May 2003
With gambling proliferating nationwide, the Internal Revenue Service is seeing more tax returns showing casino losses. But an IRS official warned that gamblers who don't say what they won may face an audit.
Meskwaki Casino Closing is Hurting Local Businesses27 May 2003
News Brief: Some area hotels and shops say the closing of the Meskwaki casino after a drawn out tribal dispute is hurting business.
Aussies Gamble More Than Ever27 May 2003
International News Brief: New South Wales gamblers gamble the most in the nation spending more than $1,000 annually per adult.
Poll: Montana Voters Support Gambling Ban27 May 2003
News Brief: Montana voters agreed with the Legislature's vote to defeat a bill that would have legalized Las Vegas-style gambling in 10 Butte casinos that would have been around the clock and without limits on bets or winnings.
Penn Gaming Betting on Gaming Bills27 May 2003
News Brief: Penn National Gaming Inc. is watching a couple of state legislatures with the anticipation of slot players waiting for a jackpot.
Crooked Cops Sent to Jail for Leaking Casino Raid Info27 May 2003
International News Brief: Three former Fukuoka police officers were handed jail sentences for leaking confidential information to operators of illegal Japanese casino clubs in return for money.
Interlott Contract Renewed By New Hampshire Lottery27 May 2003
Interlott Technologies has received a two-year contract extension from the New Hampshire Lottery for the lease, maintenance and service of its 221 TTS 12-bin Instant Ticket Vending Machines.
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