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Gaming News Archives - Page 4976Regulators Prompted to Check Casino Equipment27 September 2002
An electronic bingo scandal believed to have victimized thousands of gamblers at several Las Vegas area casino bingo halls has prompted Nevada gaming regulators to begin checking other types of casino equipment for vulnerability to similar schemes.
Las Vegas Bellagio Pays $25,000 Fine27 September 2002
Bellagio lawyers handed a $25,000 check to state officials Thursday to settle a cash-handling violation after the Nevada Gaming Commission voted 5-0 to accept the settlement agreement.
Nevada Residents' Concerns Raised in Internet Debate27 September 2002
The prospect of allowing Internet gambling by Nevada residents may conflict with state actions to slow the spread of convenience gambling in neighborhoods, a top state casino regulator said Thursday.
San Diego Casino Competes for Las Vegas High-Rollers27 September 2002
Barona tribal casino in San Deigo has been cited by a Nevada regulator as a formidable competitor to local casinos' recently proposed private salons.
Texas Lottery Director Resigns, Admits Lying27 September 2002
The director of the Texas Lottery abruptly resigned Thursday, two days after admitting she lied about the circumstances surrounding the investigation of a commissioner accused of improper sexual conduct.
Connecticut Tribal Recognition Appealed27 September 2002
Connecticut and three of its southeastern towns are applealing this summer's decision by the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs granting federal recognition to a historical Eastern Pequot Tribe.
Park Place Responds to Teamsters Boycott Announcement27 September 2002
Park Place Entertainment responds to the announcement by International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa that the union intends to initiate a boycott of Park Place properties.
South African Judge Upholds Tsongo Sun Challenge27 September 2002
A South Africa is upholding the challenge of Tsogo Sun Holdings to the decision of the Gauteng Gambling Board to award a casino license to Rhino Resort Limited.
Teamsters Boycott Park Place Properties27 September 2002
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters have announced a union-wide boycott of Park Place Entertainment properties.
Most Coastal Casinos to Reopen as Storm Retreats27 September 2002
News Brief: The state Gaming Commission has given the go-ahead to Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos to open for business two days after thousands of customers were sent packing by Tropical Storm Isidore.
Pennsylvania Lottery Launches Powerball Instant Millionaire TV Game Show26 September 2002
Powerball Instant Millionaire TV Game Show is a $3 ticket that has 10 chances to a top cash prize of $15,000. The ticket also offers a second-chance drawing for a chance to appear as a contestant on the Powerball Instant Millionaire TV game show.
Pennsylvania Lottery Launches Two Fall-Themed Instant Ticket Games26 September 2002
A $2 Rake It In ticket, features a fall design, a top prize of $20,000 and eight chances to win on each ticket. Big Bucks is a $5 ticket and offers players a $75,000 top prize.
Australian Big Bettor Charged with Fraud26 September 2002
International News Brief: News Brief: An Australian man known as the `Sports Bag Punter’ was yesterday charged with a further 43 fraud offences totalling more than AUD$2.2 million.
Woman Sued Over Jackpot Payments26 September 2002
Alicia Clark-Bradley, a Nevada casino jackpot winner, may have collected more funds than she should have received from a $1.1 million jackpot she won in 1998, a lawsuit by a lender alleges.
Louisiana Downs Reports Handle Up26 September 2002
News Brief: A decision by Louisiana Downs to overpay purse money during the summer segment of its current meeting in order to lure good horses and thus boost handle before the introduction of slot machines at the track next year has been deemed a success by track officials.
Gemstar Reports Q2 Losses of $953.8 Million26 September 2002
News Brief: Gemstar blamed its loss, which cost shareholders $2.32 per share, in part on negative rulings in a number of patent cases.
MTR Gaming Granted License to Pennsylvania Racetrack26 September 2002
MTR Gaming has been granted a license by the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission to conduct thoroughbred horse racing and parimutuel wagering in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Net Entertainment Releases Multi Media Slot Machine26 September 2002
Net Entertainment is launching Wild West Slot, the first new generation slot machine for Internet deployment.
Gamblers Loss Up in Victoria, Australia26 September 2002
International News Brief: Player losses rose by 8.3 percent in Victoria, Australia, as compared to last year.
VICTORIA, Australia – Victorian poker machine gamblers lost $2.56 billion (US$1.4 billion) last financial year. Storm Dampens Mississippi Gulf Coast Casino Profits26 September 2002
The closure of all Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos due to Isidore may have a negative, though short-term, effect on some of the industry's largest casino companies, some Wall Street analysts say.
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