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Gaming News Archives - Page 4964Gaming 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.
Australian Gaming Minister Appointed New Chief of Staff7 April 2003
International News Brief: ALP president Jim Claven has been appointed chief of staff to Gaming Minister John Pandazopoulos. His new post has raised conflict of interest concerns.
Tribal Casino Workers Held in Scam7 April 2003
News Brief: In one of the first known cases of its kind in California, 10 employees of a Yolo County Indian casino have been arrested for allegedly running a crooked card game in which dealers literally stacked the deck -- against the house.
Casinos Enlist Help to Fight Tax Plan7 April 2003
News Brief: The Atlantic City casino industry is marshaling its 45,000-employee work force to defeat any attempts to raise gaming taxes.
Saskatchewan Rural Communities Get Help4 April 2003
News Brief: To spare gambling addicts from being stigmatized in their small communities, the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region is launching an intensive rehabilitation program designed for rural residents.
Standard and Poor: Jupiter is Rising Star4 April 2003
International News Brief: Australian tourism, leisure and gaming concern Jupiters Ltd was today flagged as a potential rising star by international ratings agency Standard and Poor's.
Saskatchewan Government Blasted for Failed Bingo Program4 April 2003
News Brief: A big loss is in store for Saskatchewan taxpayers on a failed government bingo program.
UK Bookmakers Score Win in Online Battle4 April 2003
International News Brief: UK bookmakers have secured a significant win in their battle against internet betting exchanges which allow online punters to place bets with one another at the odds of their choosing.
Aristocrat Stock Rises on Firing of CEO, CFO4 April 2003
Shares of Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. surged as much as 11 percent today after the company fired Chief Executive Des Randall and Chief Financial Officer Lionel Jeyaraj as part of a review of U.S. businesses that contributed to a profit slide.
Atlantic City Casinos Strong in 20024 April 2003
News Brief: Despite low revenue growth, the Atlantic City casino industry set apparent records last year for net revenue, gross operating profit and profit margin, according to Casino Control Commission figures released.
Arkansas House Rejects Video Poker Legislation4 April 2003
News Brief: A bill to expand electronic wagering in Arkansas failed Thursday, one day after clearing a House committee.
Nevada Regulators Consider Anti-Monopoly Rules4 April 2003
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has discussed draft regulations that could prevent companies from owning more than 5 percent of casinos in the state and more than 50 percent of a local market area.
Texas Comptroller Favors Video-Lottery Machines4 April 2003
News Brief: Allowing video-lottery gambling at Texas racetracks to help pay for public education was among 42 money-raising and saving recommendations revealed by Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn.
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