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Gaming News Archives - Page 4981Slots Dominate Global Gaming Expo24 September 2002
News Brief: Slot manufacturers, whose products are responsible for 75 percent of the casino revenue in Atlantic City, dominate the Global Gaming Expo. The sheer volume of new titles is greater than ever.
Experts: Gaming IPO Climate Sours24 September 2002
Wall Street may prove to be a rocky road for casino company IPOs, despite the buzz at this week's Global Gaming Expo.
Texas Not Winning With Lottery24 September 2002
News Brief: Texas’ lotto game this week saw its jackpot increase by the lowest amount in the game's history.
The Sands Regent Reports Loss for 200224 September 2002
For 2002, the Sands Regent reported a net loss of $188,628, or $0.04 per basic and diluted share, as compared to net income of $1.2 million, or $0.27 per basic share, $0.26 diluted, for 2001.
Casino Workers Sentenced for Tax Fraud24 September 2002
News Brief: Four casino employees who conspired to provide false information to the IRS about their tip income were sentenced Monday to six months each in prison.
UK Firm Sued Over Le Reve Name24 September 2002
Steve Wynn, developer of the Le Reve resort, sued to recover the Internet domain name `lereve.com’ from the England-based computer programming and consultancy firm Daisy Analysis Ltd.
Casinos a Key Issue in Connecticut Governor's Race24 September 2002
News Brief: The Connecticut gubernatorial campaigns are focusing on new casino proposals and a myriad of related issues, including traffic congestion and sprawl.
New Group Takes on Nebraska Video Slot Battle24 September 2002
News Brief: Supporters of a constitutional amendment to legalize video slot machines in Nebraska have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in attempts to get the measure on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Ex-Louisiana Gov. Loses Bid for Rehearing24 September 2002
News Brief: Former Gov. Edwin Edwards and suspended state insurance chief Jim Brown both lost bids Monday to have a federal appeals court take a second look at their criminal convictions.
Greece Backs Down from Computer Game Ban24 September 2002
International News Brief: The Greek Government has backed down over its blanket ban on computer games. The government has decided to clarify the law, issuing guidelines that make it clear that only games related to gambling are covered by the legislation.
Senate Rejects Moratorium on Recognition of New Tribes24 September 2002
News Brief: The U.S. Senate on Monday resoundingly rejected a proposed one-year moratorium on recognizing new Native American tribes. The moratorium was strongly opposed by tribes and casino companies.
Chinese Tycoon to Head Special N.Korean Zone24 September 2002
International News Brief: The main businesses in the zone will be industry, finance and processing and U.S. dollars will be used as its currency. Gambling will also be permitted, likely in hopes of attracting hordes of punters and cash from China, where casinos are illegal.
Michigan Tribal Casino Approved24 September 2002
News Brief: Governor John Engler has approved a deal that will allow an Indian tribe to open a casino on nontribal land in Port Huron, Michigan.
Montana Group Wants Smoking Ban Put on Hold24 September 2002
News Brief: Opponents of Helena, Montana’s smoking ban asked a judge to put the ordinance on hold until their lawsuit is settled. A group of business owners are suing the city, said the smoking ban has cut severely into the profits of bar and casino owners.
Fed Report: E-Casinos Easy Money Laundering Vehicle24 September 2002
Internet gambling is susceptible to money laundering and related criminal activity because of the lack of state regulation, the General Accounting Office said Monday in an interim report.
UK Jockey Club Reacts to Corruption Allegations23 September 2002
International News Brief: The UK Jockey Club today reacted quickly to question claims from Brian Wright that he made millions of pounds through allegedly corrupting jockeys.
Mobliss, Verizon to Provide Mobile Card Games23 September 2002
Verizon Wireless customers can mosey on up to their Get It Now wireless phones, and sign up for services including Wild West Black Jack provided by wireless media company, Mobliss.
Dealing Hearts, Holding Aces23 September 2002
International News Brief: Aussie pokies king Greg Farrell knows the gambling machines that make his fortune destroy some people's lives.
Douglas County Officials Predict Casino Work Cards to Cause Revenue Loss23 September 2002
News Brief: The new rules for gaming work cards, mandated by the 2001 Nevada Legislature, aim to provide uniform and streamlined statewide standards.
Final Winner Claims Share of $85 Million Florida Lotto Jackpot23 September 2002
A Fort Myers man, has claimed the seventh and final share of the estimated $85 million Florida Lotto jackpot from the Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002 drawing.
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