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Gaming News Archives - Page 4996Florida Lotto Jackpot Reaches $66 Million4 September 2002
Florida Lotto jackpot has rolled over nine times to an estimated $66 million.
Two Former Casino Workers Sentenced to Jail4 September 2002
News Brief: Two former employees of Station Casino-St. Charles have been sentenced for conspiracy and money laundering charges involving more than $2 million.
Michigan Lottery Players Celebrate With '$2,000,000 Celebration' Instant Game4 September 2002
Michigan Lottery players will have cause to celebrate this fall with the introduction of the Lottery's newest $20 instant game, "$2,000,000 Celebration," which hits ticket counters statewide on September 5.
Powerball Jackpot Rolls to $70 Million4 September 2002
Since no ticket won the top prize in the August 31, 2002, Powerball drawing, the jackpot now rolls to $70 million for the Wednesday, September 4, 2002, drawing.
Alliance Buys LSI Casino Management System4 September 2002
Slot machine maker Alliance Gaming Corp. has acquired a software system known as the LSI Casino Management System from developer Logical Solutions International.
Mandalay's Internet Bookings Soar4 September 2002
Mandalay Resort Group said room reservations made directly over its Internet websites grew by about 25 percent in the first half of the company's 2003 fiscal year compared to the same period last year.
Saratoga Handle Up, Attendance Down4 September 2002
News Brief: Saratoga Race Course reported an increase in total handle and a slight decline in attendance for its 36-day meet, which concluded on Monday.
For Casinos, Best Month Ever in Atlantic City4 September 2002
News Brief: Atlantic City casinos enjoyed a record-breaking August, and a deceptively good summer, executives said.
New Zealand's Sky City Shopping in Australia4 September 2002
International News Brief: The Australian Financial Review has reported that as Sky City's Adelaide casino begins to turn around, the company has adopted an acquisitional mood at a post-results roadshow in Australia.
Quova Partners with Online Gaming Systems4 September 2002
Online Gaming Systems has incorporated Quova’s GeoPoint into its interactive online gaming platform to add jurisdictional control to its full-function gaming software and create a turnkey solution that will assure regulatory and jurisdictional compliance for OGS customers.
AmeriResource to Acquire Interest in Royal Casino Holdings4 September 2002
AmeriResource has entered into an agreement with Royal Casino Holdings Corporation to acquire a 60% interest in its wholly owned subsidiary Royal Casino Entertainment Corporation and Royal Casino Cruises LLC.
WMS Industries Repurchase $10 Million Common Stock4 September 2002
WMS Industries’ Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $10 million of the Company's common stock over the next twelve months.
AWI Changes Name, Focuses on International Lottery Industry4 September 2002
Automated Wagering International has changed its name to IGT Online Entertainment Systems, Inc. This name change marks the restructuring and refocusing of IGT Systems' commitment to innovative gaming solutions for the worldwide lottery industry.
Canadian Professor Studying State of Gambling Industry4 September 2002
News Brief: The University of Regina study is examining the state of the casino industry in Saskatchewan and the potential for even more casinos. There are currently seven permanent casinos in the province.
Maine Casino Panel Defines Limits4 September 2002
News Brief: As an 18-member task force assessing the impact of a gambling casino in Maine began work Tuesday, a co-chairman admonished members to refrain from grandstanding on the contentious proposal.
President Nominates South Dakotan to Chair Indian Gaming Commission4 September 2002
News Brief: President Bush will nominate the former U.S. Attorney for South Dakota to serve as chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission, Congressman John Thune announced Tuesday.
Nevada to try Attracting More Japanese Firms4 September 2002
Nearly one-third of the foreign companies operating in Nevada are Japanese, a study conducted by the Nevada Commission on Economic Development says.
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Offers Gambling Solution4 September 2002
News Brief: Electronic slot machines at Ohio's racetracks and deep budget cuts anchor a budget-balancing plan unveiled yesterday by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tim Hagan.
Littlefield Legally Reinstated in Florida4 September 2002
Littlefield Corporation it has been legally reinstated to conduct bingo business in Florida.
Iowa Racehorse Euthanized; West Nile suspected3 September 2002
News Brief: Iowa has recorded its first racehorse death thought to be related to the West Nile virus.
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