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Gaming News Archives - Page 4968Harrah's Joins the Races9 September 2002
News Brief: The move by Harrah's Entertainment Inc. to buy Louisiana Downs is not fueled by a sudden fondness for the Sport of Kings. Rather, it is evidence that the casino company is not being run by slow learners.
Interlott to Repurchase Common Stock9 September 2002
Interlott has authorized the repurchase of up to 400,000 shares, or approximately 6 percent, of the company's 6.5 million shares of outstanding common stock, over the next 12 months.
New Record for Youbet.com Monthly Handle9 September 2002
Youbet.com broke the monthly handle record in August setting the bar at over $16.7 million and recording the largest handle since they began accepting wagers in 1997.
William Hill has Slow Start to Second Half9 September 2002
International News Brief: its first set of results as a publicly traded company, William Hill posted a 32% increase in first-half profit, but warned that a run of unfavorable results could impact its full year.
Casinos Like How Atlantic City Execs Operate9 September 2002
News Brief: While the epicenter of casino gambling remains in Las Vegas, operational control of the gaming industry is shifting to veteran Atlantic City executives.
Poll: Kentuckians Favor Slots At Tracks9 September 2002
News Brief: A slight majority of Kentuckians favor slot machines at the state's horse-racing tracks, according to newspaper poll.
Station Discusses Court Ruling, Development Plans9 September 2002
The federal courts have dismissed the claims challenging the Department of the Interior's decision to accept land into trust for the benefit of the United Auburn Indian Community. The UAIC and Station Casinos intend to develop the land.
Gaming Board Chairman Ousted9 September 2002
News Brief: Out is Gregory Jones, a former federal prosecutor who was viewed as the top board enemy of the now-blocked Emerald Casino by Rosemont Mayor Donald Stephens and other backers of the project.
Emerald Operators Face Bankruptcy Ruling9 September 2002
News Brief: A federal bankruptcy judge has ordered the operators of the Emerald Casino to file for bankruptcy.
ACLU Critical of Nevada Work Card Rules9 September 2002
New statewide casino work card rules now being drafted by Nevada gaming regulators were criticized Friday by the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada.
Filipino Officials Raid Illegal Gambling Operations9 September 2002
International News Brief: The renewed illegal gambling campaign waged by theMetro Manila police got off with a loud bang following the arrest of 14 jueteng personnel during a raid over the weekend.
Kentucky Developer: Cash in on Casinos9 September 2002
News Brief: Kentucky has big budget problems and developer Jerry Carroll thinks a casino ‘mega-development’ is the solution.
Florida Casino Boat Goes Missing9 September 2002
News Brief: It's 128 feet long and stands three stories high, but on Sunday the Stardancer Casino Cruise ship was nowhere to be found.
Irish Government Faces Multi-Million Euro Claims by Gamblers9 September 2002
International News Brief: The Irish Government faces a multi-million euro class action by gambling addicts who claim their lives were ruined by the State’s failure to ban people under 18-years-old from betting at race tracks.
Canterbury Park Closes 2002 Live Meet6 September 2002
Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota, today announced the final results of its 2002 live racing meet highlighted by record attendance figures.
Australian Bookmaker Banned From Racecourse6 September 2002
International News Brief: Australian bookmaker R. W. "Robbie" Waterhouse will not be allowed on the grounds at any racecourse during a nine month disqualification and will have to reapply for his license.
Stanley Casinos Consolidates Brands6 September 2002
International News Brief: Casino giant Stanley Casinos is consolidating its online presence with the launch of a dedicated portal for its various brands.
Bingo Callers to Battle for Scottish Title6 September 2002
International News Brief: Scottish bingo callers will battle it out later this month for a chance to through to the national final in London to compete against the top callers from around the UK.
Mega Millions Winners Keep Day Jobs6 September 2002
News Brief: Taking home a cool $3.7 million is not enough to make most of the New York 11 Housing Authority workers splitting a $108 million Mega Millions jackpot quit their jobs.
Accountant Sentenced to Seven Years for Embezzlement6 September 2002
International News Brief: An Australian accountant and self-confessed gambler has been sentenced for embezzling money from clients.
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