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Gaming News Archives - Page 4959Texas Investment Bank Sues Great Canadian Gaming9 April 2003
News Brief: A Texas investment bank is suing Great Canadian Gaming Corp., demanding US$41 million in damages over a failed Hong Kong casino cruise ship which now is said to be a floating bordello.
Racing Bodies in Britain Accused of Anticompetitive Practices9 April 2003
International News Brief: England’s Office of Fair Trading has concluded an investigation of racing in Britain with results that could shake up the structure of the sport.
Nevada Senator Proposed Gambling Expansion9 April 2003
State Senator Mike Schneider is bucking big hotels with his proposal to allow wide-open gambling in time-share developments on the Strip.
It's Not Granny's Bingo!9 April 2003
News Brief: The introduction of digi-bingo in Alberta, Canada, will mean a $4-million boon to bingo associations, says Gaming Minister Ron Stevens.
Australian Problem Gambling Ad Criticized9 April 2003
News Brief: An advertising campaign showing a woman leaving her partner because he is a problem gambler has upset poker machine operators, even though it has caused gamblers to flood a helpline.
Aussie Employee Stole $68,000 Because of Gambling Problem9 April 2003
International News Brief: The ACT Supreme Court has heard a man who stole more than $68,000 from his employer had a gambling problem at the time.
Study: Few Problem Gamblers in Delaware than Nationwide9 April 2003
News Brief: Delaware has a smaller percentage of pathological and problem gamblers than the United States as a whole, according to a new study.
Judge Orders Another Trial9 April 2003
U.S. District Court Judge James Mahan on Tuesday ordered a new trial in the case of a California gambler who claimed he was defrauded by the Paris Las Vegas casino during a 1999 visit.
Nevada February Gaming Win Weak9 April 2003
The growth of Nevada's casino industry slowed considerably in February, the state Gaming Control Board reported today.
Hong Kong Allows Soccer Betting9 April 2003
International News Brief: Hong Kong's gamblers would be able to bet legally on soccer matches under a law put forward by the government as a way to raise millions of dollars in revenue.
Casino Faces $4 Million Verdict Over Attack9 April 2003
A man permanently disabled during a robbery outside an Atlantic City casino has been awarded $4 million because it did not provide adequate security for its patrons.
Standard & Poor's Assigns Bond Rating9 April 2003
Standard & Poor's has assigned a BBB-rating to Park Place Entertainment Corp's proposed $300 million issuance of senior notes due 2013.
Pacific Lottery Corp. Closes $4.5 Million Private Placement with Genting9 April 2003
Pacific Lottery Corporation has closed the previously announced CAD$4.5 million private placement with Genting International Management Services Pte.
Stanley Leisure Falls after Profit Warning9 April 2003
International News Brief: Shares in Stanley Leisure PLC fell 25% Wednesday after the company said it will miss its full-year profit forecasts following a series of unfavorable horse-racing results and mixed performance from its gaming division.
Kerzner to Acquire Casino License in United Kingdom9 April 2003
Kerzner International has agreed to acquire a gaming license in respect of an undeveloped property located in the town centre of Northampton, England.
Maine Town Opposes Casino Veto9 April 2003
News Brief: Sanford, Maine, will oppose a bill designed to give abutting communities authority to approve or disapprove a casino.
Bill to Ban College Sports Betting May Soon Return9 April 2003
March Madness came and went this year without Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., moving to prohibit Nevada sports books from taking bets on the National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament and other amateur athletic events.
State Treasurer Dismisses Massachusetts Governor's Plan9 April 2003
News Brief: State Treasurer Timothy Cahill dismissed Gov. Mitt Romney's gambling plan as `not realistic' yesterday, and made a hard push for his office to take control of any potential gaming expansion.
New Zealand Party Challenges Gambling Bill9 April 2003
International News Brief: New Zealand’s National Party is challenging changes to the Responsible Gambling Bill.
Live from Lauglin, it's TV Gambling9 April 2003
News Brief: An elderly entrepreneur once fined $600,000 for breaking stock sale laws asked lawmakers Tuesday to back a plan letting British gamblers bet on table games broadcast live from Nevada casinos.
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