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Gaming News Archives - Page 4988Tribes Reaches Agreement with Washington State9 August 2002
The Colville Confederated Tribes, which for years have operated hundreds of slot machines that the state considers illegal, have reached a gambling agreement with Washington regulators.
Tropicana Executive Accused of Sexual Harassment9 August 2002
News Brief: former Tropicana Casino and Resort employee has filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired because he refused the sexual advances of a senior executive and because he complained about the alleged actions.
MGM Grand Fined For Liquor Violation9 August 2002
News Brief: The MGM Grand casino is under investigation by state gaming regulators for circumventing liquor laws by serving big bettors free booze with the help of prominent local charities.
Emerald Casino Bosses Face Ban9 August 2002
News Brief: The Illinois Gaming Board gave preliminary approval Thursday to an Emerald Casino settlement that bars the father and son lead investors from future involvement in Illinois casino gambling but allows them to avoid an admission of wrongdoing.
Harrah's Opens Southern California's First Las Vegas-Style Casino8 August 2002
Harrah's Rincon Casino and Resort, the first Southern California Las Vegas-style casino, opens its doors today near San Diego.
Bingo Game Continues After Woman Collapses8 August 2002
International News Brief: Bingo fan Lee Barber today said was stunned when a game carried on at a U.K. bingo hall after a woman collapsed and stopped breathing.
Man Faces Hearing for Wife's Rape8 August 2002
News Brief: A Michigan man accused of having his wife raped to pay off his gambling debts was in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing.
Canadian Couple Sued by Las Vegas Casinos8 August 2002
News Brief: The former owner of a Edmonton local restaurant and his wife have been sued for more than $1.2 million by two Las Vegas casinos where they allegedly wrote bogus cheques to cover heavy gambling losses.
Penn, Hollywood Shares Jump on Merger Agreement8 August 2002
Shares of casino operators Penn National Gaming and Hollywood Casino rose sharply after Penn said it would buy Hollywood for $347.5 million in cash.
Share Transfer for Reno Casino Approved8 August 2002
The Nevada Gaming Control Board voted unanimously to allow Eldorado Hotel and Casino owner and CEO Don Carano to grant his company an option for 21.25 percent of the Tamarack Junction Casino and Restaurant in Reno.
Merrill Lynch Cuts GTech Rating8 August 2002
News Brief: Merrill Lynch has cut its rating of lottery systems operator GTech Holdings Corp. to `buy’ from `strong buy’ citing concerns about Brazil and aggressive pricing in California.
Goldman Sachs Upgrades WMS Industries8 August 2002
News Brief: Goldman Sachs has raised its rating on the shares of slot machine maker WMS Industries to `market perform’ from `market underperform,’ as the stock has fallen and it believes managers may be more receptive to its software.
Littlefield Reports Blanco Bingo Restructure Complete8 August 2002
Littlefield reports the restructure of Blanco Bingo, an existing bingo hall, in San Antonio, Texas.
Global Cash Access Signs With 15 Casinos8 August 2002
Fifteen gaming properties recently signed contracts to use the products and services of Global Cash Access.
Mikohn Gaming Cuts Workforce8 August 2002
Mikohn Gaming reports that as part of an overall review of business operations and operating efficiencies it is reducing its workforce by approximately 15%.
Penn Gaming to Acquire Hollywood Casino8 August 2002
Penn National Gaming has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hollywood Casino Corporation for total consideration of approximately $780 million.
Washington Groups Want Gambling Expansion8 August 2002
News Brief: Rebuffed by Washington state legislators early this year, a coalition of gambling and entertainment interests is mounting a new push to expand state gambling, letting charitable groups and private card rooms operate tribal-style electronic slot machines.
Illinois Attorney General Responds to Emerald Casino Settlement8 August 2002
Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan responds to the Illinois Gaming Board vote regarding the proposed settlement with Emerald Casino.
Lottery Virtues Debated in Arkansas8 August 2002
News Brief: Arkansas religious and civil leaders gathered to debate the development of a state lottery to fund education.
New Mexico Attorney General's Contributions Challenged8 August 2002
The Republican candidate for attorney general says Democratic Attorney General Patricia Madrid should return campaign contributions from the owner of Ruidoso Downs and Casino, who is applying for a second track in New Mexico.
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