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Gaming News Archives - Page 4949Michigan Poll: Too Much Gambling25 September 2002
News Brief: While legislation that would allow video gaming at Michigan racetracks awaits action in the state legislature, residents have voiced their opposition to the proliferation of casino-type gambling in a recent poll.
Dealers Say Harrah's is Trying to Halt Union Drive25 September 2002
News Brief: Dealers at Harrah's North Kansas City Casino & Hotel are trying to form a union, and they allege that management is violating labor laws in attempting to stop the campaign.
Nebraska Tribe Continues Fight for Expanded Gambling25 September 2002
News Brief: The Santee Sioux tribe continues to push its case against Nebraska, arguing that the state should be required to negotiate in good faith to allow expanded gambling on the tribe's northeast Nebraska reservation.
Port Huron Dismayed By Detroit Mayor's Stance25 September 2002
News Brief: Port Huron, Michigan, citizens expressed surprise and disappointment that Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick plans to fight their efforts to open a casino in their riverfront town, which suffers from 14-percent unemployment rate.
Politician: Connecticut Towns Need Funding to Deal with Tribes, Casinos25 September 2002
News Brief: U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons will testify before the House Committee on Resources today to support a bill that would provide $8 million in grants to local governments to help them participate in decisions related to Native groups and casinos.
New York Delays Niagara Falls Casino Work25 September 2002
News Brief: A group of gambling opponents, including Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Joseph Dalton, got the state Tuesday to hold off converting the Niagara Falls Convention Center into a gambling casino.
No Push to Change Prairie Meadow's Grant Policy25 September 2002
News Brief: With a public vote on the fate of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino looming, casino officials say they are reluctant to change the way they dole out charitable contributions, despite criticism that grant-givers steer millions of dollars to pet causes.
Alleged Bingo Cheating Scandal Prompts Equipment Shutdown Reported Suicide25 September 2002
A Reno engineer believed to have installed a cheating scam in software that controlled electronic bingo systems committed suicide last weekend after Nevada Gaming Control Board agents discovered the man trying pull off his scam in a Las Vegas-area casino, state officials and company executives said.
Account Wagering a Double Edged Sword for Racing24 September 2002
News Brief: Racing leaders consider account wagering the next revolutionary wave for racing. However, account wagering can also turn into a runaway problem for the industry.
Bingo Mania to Award $4 Million This Month24 September 2002
With the addition of progressive jackpots, Bingo Mania is slated to award more than $4 Million Dollars to players during the month of September.
Virginia Lottery Launches Monster Money Studios Monsters24 September 2002
The Virginia Lottery today launched Monster Money, a licensed instant lottery game featuring logos and other imagery associated with the Universal Studios Monsters.
A Family's Fortune24 September 2002
A story of how a family hit the Ohio jackpot and the adoption jackpot.
Casino Regina Profits Up24 September 2002
News Brief: Profits for 2002 have increased from $22.7 million to $26.4 million last year, according to Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation's 2001-2002 report released on Monday.
California Account Wagering Revenue Beats Expectations24 September 2002
News Brief: Revenue generated from account wagering in California has exceeded initial expectations, but leaders in the state are still keeping a watchful eye on the practice to see how much the industry benefits from the expanded wagering options.
Wells Fargo Financing New Mexico Casino24 September 2002
New Brief: New Mexico’s Laguna Pueblo officials have negotiated a deal with Wells Fargo Bank to finance the planned casino.
Coverage Initiated on Shuffle Master24 September 2002
The stock of Las Vegas-based casino equipment supplier Shuffle Master Inc. has been rated a `buy’ in new coverage by Wall Street analyst Jeffrey Martin of Roth Capital Partners.
Slots Dominate Global Gaming Expo24 September 2002
News Brief: Slot manufacturers, whose products are responsible for 75 percent of the casino revenue in Atlantic City, dominate the Global Gaming Expo. The sheer volume of new titles is greater than ever.
Experts: Gaming IPO Climate Sours24 September 2002
Wall Street may prove to be a rocky road for casino company IPOs, despite the buzz at this week's Global Gaming Expo.
Texas Not Winning With Lottery24 September 2002
News Brief: Texas’ lotto game this week saw its jackpot increase by the lowest amount in the game's history.
The Sands Regent Reports Loss for 200224 September 2002
For 2002, the Sands Regent reported a net loss of $188,628, or $0.04 per basic and diluted share, as compared to net income of $1.2 million, or $0.27 per basic share, $0.26 diluted, for 2001.
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