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Gaming News Archives - Page 4988Iowa Officials Speak Out Against Gambling20 March 2003
News Brief: City leaders have issued statements to quell local speculation about a floating casino on Clear Lake as the Iowa Legislature considers an expansion of the state's gambling industry.
Illinois Gaming Board Member Resigns20 March 2003
News Brief: An Illinois Gaming Board member whose appointment two years ago was questioned because of his Springfield lobbying ties resigned Wednesday.
UK Nightclub to Become Casino20 March 2003
News Brief: A derelict former city nightclub is set to be transformed into Norwich's first casino.
BC Lottery's Biggest Winner Overwhelmed20 March 2003
News Brief: The winner of B.C.'s biggest-ever lottery prize thought at first her eyes were failing her. She checked her numbers again and realized that she had won over $17 million.
Contractor Stole Taxes to Feed Habit20 March 2003
News Brief: A Washington state contractor was charged yesterday with six counts of first-degree theft concerning more than $143,000 in retail sales tax he collected from consumers. Some of the money went to feed his gambling habit.
Oklahoma Bills Prohibits VLTs20 March 2003
News Brief: An Oklahoma lottery bill being considered by the state Senate prohibits popular styles of games that could make the state the most money.
Emerald Casino Hearing Pushed Back20 March 2003
News Brief: As negotiations continue on a deal to sell the license now held by the bankrupt Emerald Casino, Illinois Gaming Board members have pushed back a hearing intended to revoke the casino's license.
Taj Mahal has $15 Million Makeover20 March 2003
News Brief: The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort took an expensive leap forward to spiff up its appearance and services for competition with old neighbors and the new one on the way.
Deutsche Bank: Tribal Casinos will Devastate Reno20 March 2003
News Brief: American Indian tribes will more than double the number of slot machines they operate in Northern California in the next few months, `devastating’ Reno's gaming industry, a new Deutsche Bank report says.
Internet Gambling Ban's Delay Draws Criticism20 March 2003
News Brief: The Department of Justice drew a sharp rebuke from senators frustrated by the department's delay in taking a position on legislation to ban Internet gambling.
New Zealand Poltician: Gaming Laws are too Soft20 March 2003
News Brief: A New Zealand poker machine bar is also offering gambling addiction rehabilitation services and a finance company, a sign that gaming laws need to the toughened up according to one politician.
Casino Arizona Expands Operations20 March 2003
News Brief: Casino Arizona, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community's gaming operation, is undergoing an expansion that will double the size of its Indian Bend Road casino and increase gambling and restaurant space at its McKellips Road site.
Maryland Poll: Thin Margin of Black Supporters for Slots20 March 2003
News Brief: African-Americans in Maryland support legalizing slot machines at the state's racetracks but by a narrower margin than whites, according to a poll done for the Legislative Black Caucus.
Montana Anti-Gambling Group Speaks Out20 March 2003
News Brief: A group calling themselves Citizens Against Destination: Montana expressed concern Tuesday night over a proposed $1.8 billion casino project.
Iowa's Environmental Issues Depend on Gaming Talk20 March 2003
News Brief: Monitoring the quality of Iowa's waterways and other environmental efforts could halt April 1 if the gambling industry does not reach a settlement with the state on gaming taxes, Gov. Tom Vilsack said.
Gala Betting on Peer-to-Peer20 March 2003
International News Brief: Bingo and online gaming firm Gala Group is betting on peer-to-peer gaming to give its web site the edge.
Powerball Jackpot Rolls to $53 Million20 March 2003
Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $53 million.
Gambler Gets Treatment Instead of Jail Time20 March 2003
News Brief: A Kentucky woman who stole nearly $90,000 from an elderly Catholic priest will avoid jail time as long as she continues to get help for her compulsive gambling problems.
Lawyer New Jersey Needs Referendum for VLTs20 March 2003
News Brief: According to Herbert Stern, high-powered lawyer the Casino Association of New Jersey, the New Jersey Constitution requires a referendum for any new form of gambling, thus barring the state from putting VLTs at racetracks without voter approval.
Florida Mayor Makes Case for VLTs20 March 2003
News Brief: Mayor Becky Tooley of Coconut Creek, Florida is in the Tallahassee, lobbying for the state’s need for video lottery machines.
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