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Gaming News Archives - Page 4995Mayor: Rosemont Dealt Out of Casino Talks6 September 2002
News Brief: The Illinois Gaming Board has not publicly excluded Rosemont as a contender for the state’s remaining gambling license, but Rosemont’s mayor says the board is discouraging casino companies from talking to the town.
Tennessee Senator: Anti-Lottery Group Misstating Facts6 September 2002
News Brief: Tennessee Senator Cohen says that the anti-lottery group, Gambling Free Tennessee Alliance, is spreading false information.
Gambling Boosts Arizona Tribal Communities6 September 2002
News Brief: The median household income on two of Arizona's smallest Indian communities that operate casinos rose sharply over the past 10 years to exceed $50,000.
Texas Police Raid Gambling Den6 September 2002
News Brief: Arlington, Texas, vice squad officers seized 22 video casino machines in their largest bust yet in an ongoing police crackdown of illegal gambling dens.
Lake Tahoe Casino Remains Unsold6 September 2002
News Brief: Lake Tahoe’s historical Crystal Bay Club has been center of attention for commercial real estate investors. Yet, the abandoned casino remains unsold.
As I See It5 September 2002
Wisconsin football fans watched their Badgers take apart the Rebels, 27-7. But joy quickly turned to disillusionment once they marched up to the betting windows to cash their tickets only to find out they were getting a refund, rather than winnings.
De La Hoya Vs. Vargas 'Mega Fight'5 September 2002
World Champions Oscar De La Hoya and Fernando Vargas will finally meet at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on September 14, 2002.
ParlayCard.com Back Up and Running5 September 2002
ParlayCard.com reports that the problems relating to its website and server have been solved, and the site is up and running.
Intertops Has Odds on Survivor 55 September 2002
Internet bookmaker Intertops.com has announced the odds for the fifth edition of the CBS hit TV series Survivor.
Powerball Soars to $80 Million5 September 2002
No one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing. The jackpot will grow to an estimated $80 million for Saturday’s drawing.
Florida Lotto Jackpot Rolls Over to $85 Million5 September 2002
Wednesday's Florida Lotto drawing resulted in a rollover when no player matched all six numbers to win the Jackpot prize. The Jackpot for this Saturday's Florida Lotto drawing is estimated at $85 million.
UK Lottery Winner Commits Suicide5 September 2002
International News Brief: Dennis Elwell drank cyanide just seven months after winning a share of a million pound jackpot because he was so unhappy.
i2corp in Discussions for Live Remote Bingo5 September 2002
i2corp has entered into discussions with US based licensed gaming operators, including Sovereign Indian Nations, for the licensing of the company's live remote wagering system for bingo.
Peninsula Gaming Purchases Evangeline Downs5 September 2002
News Brief: Peninsula Gaming Partners has purchased Evangeline Downs and 500 acres near the current racetrack in Carencro, Louisiana. Plans call for a new Evangeline Downs, complete with slot machines, to be built on the land.
TrackPower to Lease Tioga Downs Racetrack5 September 2002
TrackPower has entered into a contract for the lease and option to purchase Tioga Downs Race Track located in Nichols, New York.
Perini Building, L.S. Brinker Co. Selected for MGM Grand Detroit Casino5 September 2002
Perini Building Co. and L.S. Brinker Co. have been selected by MGM Grand Detroit Casino as a 60-40 joint venture general contractor to build a permanent $500 million hotel-casino complex in the city of Detroit.
Foxwoods President to Oversee New York Casino5 September 2002
News Brief: The man who helped bring Foxwoods Resort Casino to national prominence has been named chief executive officer of a proposed new Indian casino in New York state.
WMS Gaming's Bottom Line Approved by Nevada Gaming Control Board5 September 2002
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has authorized WMS Gaming to resume submitting games for approval and recently approved the company's Bottom Line game.
Satre Stepping Down From Harrah's CEO Position5 September 2002
Harrah's Entertainment Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Phil Satre is leaving his day-to-day executive control of the company.
New Developments Spur Racetrack Industry Optimism5 September 2002
News Brief: Two new developments in Michigan's horse racing industry have some in the business optimistic about a revival, but others are less bullish unless tracks take on more of a Las Vegas feel.
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