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Gaming News Archives - Page 4962Canadian Police Hit Lotto Jackpot7 April 2003
News Brief: Hamilton police may soon be looking for a whole new identification unit. The one they have today is $25 million richer after beating 21-million-to-one odds and winning Friday's Super 7 lottery jackpot.
Woman Hits Biggest Saskatchewan Slot Jackpot7 April 2003
News Brief: Lady Luck smiled on Diana Budzinski of Theodore, Saskatchewan this weekend, as she won the biggest progressive slot-machine jackpot in Western Canada.
Ladbrokes Planning Rival Betting Operation7 April 2003
International News Brief: Betting group Ladbrokes is planning to launch a rival pool betting operation if the Government does not let it bid to run the Tote.
Alaska Governor Eyes Pull Tab Funds7 April 2003
News Brief: Gov. Frank Murkowski has a new proposal in which he wants to take money from pull-tab games and use it for the state's matching funds for nonprofits and to pay for increased state employee health insurance costs.
Ohio Bingo Laws Effects Felt7 April 2003
News Brief: Ohio's new bingo laws won't go into effect until July, but area groups already are feeling their effect.
Butte Casino Supporters Haven't Given Up7 April 2003
News Brief: Supporters of a proposed $2 billion gambling and entertainment district in Butte, Montana, said they haven't given up on the project despite the a recent defeat at the state Legislature.
Inside Gaming: Wynn's Work May Benefit Adelson7 April 2003
This week's news and views from inside the gaming industry
Minnesota Governor Opposes Slot Plan7 April 2003
News Brief: Gov. Tim Pawlenty opposes a proposal that would require Minnesota to authorize slot machines at Canterbury Park.
Effects of 91 Gulf War Short Lived7 April 2003
The economic impact of the 1991 Persian Gulf War on Las Vegas at first went largely unnoticed in reports published at the time.
Indiana Become More Dependent on Casinos7 April 2003
News Brief: Indiana's floating casinos are cruising toward becoming the state's biggest taxpayers.
Betting Survives on Survivor VI7 April 2003
Online sports book Intertops.com is keeping the betting torch alight on the hit CBS TV show `Survivor: The Amazon’ despite allegations of insider knowledge.
Three Found Guilty in UK Millionaire Trial7 April 2003
International News Brief: Following a month-long trial with as many twists and turns as a typical edition of the Chris Tarrant-fronted quiz show, all three defendants were found guilty of conspiring to cheat their way to the £1m prize by using a series of strategic coughs to indicate the correct answer.
Gaming Industry Bonds Lag Market7 April 2003
Returns from gaming industry bonds trailed the broad bond market in the first quarter, but analysts are optimistic about such investments over the rest of the year.
Philippine Gaming Firm Plans Shares Buyback7 April 2003
International News Brief: Prime Gaming Management Corp. plans to buy back as much as seven million common shares in the open market to enhance its share value.
Cayuga Nation, Alpha Hospitality to Develop Casino7 April 2003
The Cayuga Nation and Alpha Hospitality Corporation and its affiliate, Catskill Development, today jointly announced that they have executed agreements to develop a casino adjacent to Monticello Raceway in the state of New York.
AngelCiti to Supply BabyGrandCasino.com7 April 2003
Management announced that it entered into an agreement to provide software to BabyGrandCasino.com.
Youbet.com Signs Marketing Agreement7 April 2003
Youbet.com, Inc. and the California Authority of Racing Fairs have signed a multi-year, joint marketing agreement that will allow Youbet.com to be marketed throughout CARF satellite wagering facilities in California.
Century Casinos Signs Agreement with Oceania Cruises7 April 2003
Century Casinos has signed a Casino Concession Agreement with Oceania Cruises, a new Miami based cruise line catering to the upper premium segment of the cruise market.
UNiTAB Looking to Expand7 April 2003
International News Brief: Queensland gaming group UNiTAB would consider launching a bid for WA TAB if the State Government put the wagering operation up for sale.
Wisconsin Gives Gambling Pact the Go-Ahead7 April 2003
News Brief: Federal officials agreed to the state's expansive new gambling deal with the Forest County Potawatomi tribe, but with a key change that will keep alive the possibility of an off-reservation American Indian casino in Kenosha.
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