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Gaming News Archives - Page 4974Atlantic City Round-Up25 March 2003
A selection of news and views from Atlantic City this week.
March Madness Keeps Vegas Rolling24 March 2003
News Brief: Nearly every major Las Vegas hotel and sportbook will be at or near capacity for the weekends, according to Scott Ghertner, director of sports and promotions for MGM/Mirage, thanks to March Madness.
California Track Designed for Betting from Home24 March 2003
News Brief: On the brown dirt fields of a small California farm town, a Canadian company plans the next wave of the global gambling boom, a horse racing track built almost solely for television and online gamblers.
Recovering Gambling Addict Tells Story24 March 2003
Robert, who attends two Gamblers Anonymous meetings a week, is recovering from a problem that affects growing numbers of Arizonans.
Lawmakers Celebrate Casino's Successes24 March 2003
News Brief: Seneca Niagara Casino is doing better than expected, its operators said while visiting a Niagara County Legislature meeting last week.
South Dakota Gambling-Treatment Program Shows Success24 March 2003
News Brief: The state's first study of the effectiveness of treatment for problem gamblers shows that nearly half of those interviewed 12 months after the program hadn't gambled again.
GWIN Report Loss for Q224 March 2003
GWIN, Inc. reported revenue of $2,920,639, an operating loss of ($294,729) and a net loss of ($674,446), or ($0.03) per basic and diluted share Q2 2003.
Casino Would Face Environmental, Other Concerns24 March 2003
News Brief: Getting the necessary environmental permits for a casino and resort could be costly and time-consuming for casino developers, Maine officials say.
South Korean Casino Resort to Open24 March 2003
International News Brief: Friday will be a memorable day for the depleted coalmine of Sabuk in Chongson, Kangwon Province, with the opening of a super-deluxe Kangwon Land Resort & Casino.
Indian Gaming Worries New York Officials24 March 2003
News Brief: For New York municipalities that will become homes to tribal casinos, the prospect of having a sovereign tribe that is bound by no local laws and pays no taxes can be deeply worrisome.
Maryland Senate Approves Slot Bill24 March 2003
News Brief: The Maryland Senate approved a plan Saturday to legalize slot machines at Maryland racetracks, setting up a showdown with the House of Delegates on the contentious legislation.
Aussie Fraud Jackpots24 March 2003
International News Brief: Gambling-related fraud is rising in South Australia with 12 addicts allegedly caught stealing more than $450,000 in the past week.
Energizer Trademark Lawsuit Settled24 March 2003
News Brief: Energizer Holdings Inc. settled a lawsuit that alleged trademark and copyright infringement against Turf Paradise and American Greyhound Racing.
Government Settles Suit Over Gambling Expansion24 March 2003
International News Brief: The government has reached a settlement with a gaming company about installing video lottery terminals throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands.
New Jersey Sees Win for Budget with Video Lottery24 March 2003
News Brief: With New Jersey in a deep financial bind, the McGreevey administration sees part of its salvation in video lottery.
In Reno, Sports Bettors Distracted by War News24 March 2003
News Brief: Near the big screens that carry pictures of the Kentucky game and the Oregon-Utah game at the Club Cal Neva sports book are a couple of televisions always tuned to the coverage of the war in Iraq.
Advisor: Thailand Should Legalize Gambling24 March 2003
International News Brief: Legalising gambling would stop Thais leaving the country to gamble, says Sanoh Thienthong, chief adviser of Thai Rak Thai.
Casino License Could Go to Bid24 March 2003
News Brief: Illinois communities hoping to land the state's 10th casino may finally be able to bid on the lucrative project soon.
Cambodian Casino Town Opens Borders24 March 2003
International News Brief: Life in this frontier town famous for its casinos is limping back to normal following the reopening of the border with Thailand.
Local Indonesian Leaders Upset Over Gambling24 March 2003
International News Brief: Despite strong protests, gambling in Batam, Indonesia has continued to grow, but what has many religious and community leaders upset is that the owners are breaking the law right under the noses of local security authorities.
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