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Gaming News Archives - Page 4954Riviera Reports Mixed Q3 Results22 October 2002
Riviera Holdings reports EBITDA was $7.9 million, up $546,000 or 7.3 percent for Q3 2001. Net revenues for Q3 2002 were $48.6 million, down 4.8 percent from net revenues of $51.0 million.
Harrah's Reports Q3 Record Results22 October 2002
Harrah's reports record Q3 revenues of $1.13 billion, up 11.9 percent from revenues of $1.01 billion in Q3 2001. Q3 property EBITDA rose 22.7 percent to a record $330.3 million, compared with $269.1 million in Q3 2001.
Australian Gaming Monitor Criticized22 October 2002
International News Brief: Victoria's Office of Gaming Regulation has come under fresh criticism for failing to act against the founder of a children's charity charged with rigging car raffles worth up to $8 million.
Poll: Support for Tennessee Lottery Slipping22 October 2002
News Brief: Support for authorizing a Tennessee state lottery has slipped in recent weeks, but remains strong enough to make approval likely on Nov. 5, a new Tennessee Poll indicates.
Gambling Expansion Promoted Worldwide22 October 2002
MGM Mirage, the second-largest U.S. casino operator, is seeking a Thai partner to set up casinos in the Southeast Asian nation, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's office said in a statement.
Some Nevadans Opposed to Proposed Amusement Tax22 October 2002
News Brief: An amusement tax proposed by a panel reviewing Nevada's tax structure is drawing opposition from some Nevadans who say it would hinder their pursuit of a good time.
Michigan Lottery Machines Draw Concerns22 October 2002
News Brief: Buying instant lottery tickets will soon become as fast and easy as purchasing candy or cigarettes from vending machines and that worries gambling critics.
High Rollers Clean Out Australia's Burswood Casino22 October 2002
International News Brief: Perth's Burswood Casino will no longer put out the welcome mat for international high-rollers after being cleaned out during its annual baccarat tournament in August.
Addicted Gambler Sues Casino22 October 2002
News Brief: A man has sued Casino Aztar, claiming that the casino had a legal obligation to keep him from gambling and violated state and federal racketeering laws by urging him to continue.
Alabama Lottery Plan Drawing Little Protest22 October 2002
News Brief: As Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman campaigns yet again on a lottery proposal, Baptist morals watchdog Dan Ireland is once more spending the fall preaching against gambling -- in Tennessee.
Korean Government to Monitor Sites22 October 2002
International News Brief: The South Korean government is planning to monitor 300-odd Internet sites, including gambling sites, to ensure security is tight enough to ensure no private information is vulnerable to release.
Video Lottery Not Sure Bet at New York Tracks22 October 2002
News Brief: The New York Lottery Division is moving ahead with a new program to begin installing video lottery terminals at racetracks despite the fact that the tracks aren't rushing to join the new program and the courts have yet to decide whether the machines are legal.
Racetrack Petition Threatens Maine's Casino Tax Gain22 October 2002
News Brief: A proposal by Bangor Raceway to circulate petitions for a referendum to allow slot machines at harness racing venues could jeopardize any tax gains for the state of Maine from an Indian-owned casino, opponents said today.
Former Louisiana Governor Begins Prison Sentence22 October 2002
News Brief: Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards checked in to federal prison Monday to begin his 10-year sentence, wearing a white jogging suit and joking with reporters.
New Opportunity in Top Commission Post22 October 2002
News Brief: In six days, Linda Kassekert will take the first step toward something brand new for her and gaming regulation in New Jersey.
Gambling Market Grows Vegas Shares Slip Slightly22 October 2002
Las Vegas is winning the near-term battle for gaming market share even while it may be losing the long-term war, according to industry experts.
As I See It, by Jimmy Vaccaro21 October 2002
I believe there have been six major league baseball managers fired since the end of the regular season. Nothing new there as this becomes routine and we all just wait until they appear somewhere else next season.
Powerball Jackpot Soars to $72 Million21 October 2002
Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $72 million.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $42 Million21 October 2002
The Mega Millions Jackpot has reached a fantastic $42 million.
Study: Problem Gamblers See Rehab as Last Resort21 October 2002
International News Brief: According to a Australian university study, most problem gamblers’ calls for assistance were crisis-driven, rather than being motivated by a gradual recognition of problem behaviour.
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