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Gaming News Archives - Page 4994Two Accused for Forging Slot Tokens1 August 2002
News Brief: Two men were arrested in Detroit recently for forging tokens to use in slot machines at gambling parlors nationwide.
Kentucky Governor Designates Responsible Gaming Week1 August 2002
News Brief: Kentucky Governor Paul Patton will sign a proclamation Aug. 5 that designates the week of Aug. 5-10 Responsible Gaming Education Week.
Poker.com Misses Projections1 August 2002
According to Poker.com President, Christa Taylor, the company’s Q2 2002 results are less than projected.
Ten Stix Purchases Magnum Gaming's Blackjack Table Game1 August 2002
Ten Stix has entered into an agreement with Magnum Gaming, Inc. to purchase their `Bet The Set’ blackjack casino table game, also known as `Pair Square.’
NYRA Posts Largest Loss in History1 August 2002
News Brief: Despite growing revenue from increased simulcast handle, the New York Racing Association completed 2001 with an operating loss of $11.3 million, the largest in its history.
Sportingbet's Loss Widens1 August 2002
International News Brief: UK Sportingbet said its first-quarter loss widened as its overhead increased and debt servicing costs arising from acquisitions rose.
Magna Reports Q2 Earnings, Income Down1 August 2002
Magna reports earnings for Q2 of $7.5 million down from Q2 2001 earnings of $11 million. Income for Q2 was $1.08 million, down from Q2 2001 income of $2.2 million.
i2corp.com Expands Into California Gaming Market1 August 2002
i2corp.com has established an office in Solvang, California, as a part of its ongoing strategy to aggressively market its forthcoming live bingo product to the California gaming market.
Moody's May Cut Mikohn Gaming's Rating1 August 2002
Moody's Investors Service placed Mikohn’s B3 $105 million senior secured notes on review for possible downgrade.
Australian Banks Considering Banning Online Gambling Transactions1 August 2002
International News Brief: Australia’s banks are considering banning customers from using their credit cards to gamble online, following a similar move by United States banks and Internet companies.
UK Study: Women Betting More1 August 2002
International News Brief: When it comes to having a flutter, the fairer sex is fast catching up, a UK survey out today reveals.
Rhode Island Casino Study Begins1 August 2002
News Brief: A Rhode Island House Finance Committee commission has finally begun its nine-month study on gambling, hoping to rise above criticism that it was created to delay a casino proposal by the Narragansett Indian tribe.
Bank Moves Against Internet Gambling1 August 2002
News Brief: Bank of America recently mailed out thousands of statement stuffers to its Arizona customers informing them that they can't use their cards for illegal transactions such as Internet gambling.
Opponents of Louisiana Casino Hold Prayer Vigil1 August 2002
News Brief: Opponents of a casino proposed by the Jena Band of Choctaws held a prayer vigil on the edge of the property the tribe is eyeing as a possible construction site.
Detroit City Council Delays Casino Vote1 August 2002
News Brief: The City Council agreed unanimously to wait two more days before voting on Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's deals for permanent casinos.
Washington's Lucky Eagle Renovation Finished1 August 2002
News Brief: The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation are just putting the finishing touches on a $6 million renovation of Oakville, Washington, casino.
Sacramento Casinos Expansion Mired in Controversy1 August 2002
News Brief: A building boom of casinos could be in the cards for the Sacramento, California region in the next few years but not without some debate.
Loto-Quebec Approved to Help Run Mexican Casinos1 August 2002
The Quebec cabinet on Wednesday approved the creation of a joint venture between Loto-Quebec and the pension fund-sponsored Capital-Amerique to develop the Mexican casino market.
Irish Company Develops Mobile Gambling1 August 2002
International News Brief: Dublin-based Speirtech is claiming to be the first to offer gambling services via MMS.
Las Vegas Bookmakers Lays Odds on Emmy Winners31 July 2002
News Brief: At least two Las Vegas oddsmakers would put their money on NBC's `The West Wing' to win outstanding drama series in the 54th annual Emmy Awards when it airs Sept. 22 -- if they could.
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