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Gaming News Archives - Page 4948Free College Tuition with Oklahoma Lottery Plan Draws Debate30 October 2002
News Brief: Some governor candidates say that a lottery could bring in enough funds to send every qualified Oklahoman to college or career tech tuition for free. This plan is not without its detractors.
Opinion: 'Stop Me Before I Eat Again, or I'll Sue You'30 October 2002
When some harm is done to us, the first recourse is a lawsuit. Fair enough. But now it seems that we would like to sue someone - anyone - when we do harm to ourselves.
Florida Racetracks Push for Legalized Video Gambling30 October 2002
News Brief: Florida's racetrack owners have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to the state's two main political parties this year, in hopes that the Legislature will legalize video gambling machines at parimutuel facilities around the state next year.
Ex-Casino Manager Files Civil Rights Lawsuit30 October 2002
News Brief: A former manager at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino has filed a civil-rights complaint against his former bosses, who fired him late last month.
Sources: Wynn Focused on Design Detail30 October 2002
Now that Steve Wynn's got the money he wanted to build Le Reve, insiders say the Strip developer is focusing on the planned $1.85 billion resort's final touches.
Rob Gillespie: The Baseball Season in Review29 October 2002
With the World Series now behind us, and NBA regular season starting today, I thought I would take a little break from talking about football and spend the next few weeks looking at baseball and basketball.
Arlington's Wagering, Attendance Gain29 October 2002
News Brief: The 107-day 2002 Arlington Park race meet that concluded Sunday posted a 14.3% increase in total average daily wagering and a 4.8% gain in on-track attendance.
BoDog Goes Trick or Treating with Pumpkin Parlay Promotion29 October 2002
To celebrate Halloween and the start of the 2002-03 NBA Season, BoDog Sportsbook & Casino is offering a risk-free $50 3-team parlay on any of the regular season NBA games scheduled now through Halloween.
Online Progressive Jackpots: What about them?29 October 2002
Progressive jackpots are attractive for both businesses and consumers. Because progressive jackpots are found in several locations, it greatly increases the jackpot sizes available to be won, and does it in a much shorter time than could be otherwise possible.
Wanted: Staff for Huge New Casino29 October 2002
News Brief: The Borgata, a $1 billion project opening next summer, will need about 4,800 employees to staff its massive 27-acre site.
Crooked Tax Assessor Gambled with Bribe Money29 October 2002
News Brief: A corrupt tax assessor who helped cheat New York out of $160 million said yesterday he resorted to taking bribes because he was a lousy gambler.
Life Goes On After Lottery Win29 October 2002
News Brief: Winning a $3.7 million lottery prize was a surprise and shock for retired peach farmer George Cox. But he said it won't change much about his daily life.
US Gambling Trips Cost Korean Businessman29 October 2002
International News Brief: A 55-year-old former construction company chairman was indicted on charges of violating Korea's foreign exchange control law. He is suspected of borrowing money from the Mirage for casino gambling.
Car Dealer Commits Bank Fraud for Gambling Money29 October 2002
News Brief: A former Chevrolet dealer has confessed to committing bank fraud. He used most of the money for gambling at a casino.
New Zealand's Sky City Expects Another Strong Year29 October 2002
International News Brief: New Zealand casino operator Sky City Entertainment Group Ltd. reiterated that it expects to repeat recent robust earnings growth in the current financial year.
Pinnacle Entertainment Adds Attorney to Board29 October 2002
Pinnacle Entertainment reports that gaming attorney Bruce A. Leslie has joined its Board of Directors.
Gaming Standards Association Appoints President29 October 2002
The Gaming Standards Association reports the appointment of Peter DeRaedt as President.
Australian Telecommunication Company Targets Bettors29 October 2002
International News Brief: Hutchinson Telecommunications may tempt consumers with mobile betting when it launches its third generation mobile data network early next year.
Wynn Director's Firm Buys 1 Million Shares29 October 2002
Zenith National Insurance Corp. has agreed to buy 1 million shares of Wynn Resorts Ltd. common stock from the company at the initial public offering price of $13 a share.
Pennsylvania Reaping in Powerball Windfall29 October 2002
News Brief: Pennsylvania is reaping a windfall since becoming the 22d state to join the multi-state Powerball lottery. After only four months, lottery revenues are up $39.2 million over the same period last year.
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