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Gaming News Archives - Page 5003Judge: Ohioans Still Wary of State Lotteries23 July 2002
News Brief: A judge who ruled against lottery opponents last week reviewed the history of such games in Ohio and found a legacy of distrust, even when lotteries were allowed.
Poll: Iowans Want Table Games23 July 2002
News Brief: Iowans who say games such as blackjack and roulette should be allowed at all of Iowa's casinos significantly outnumber those opposed, the latest Iowa Poll shows.
Massachusetts Bar Given 21 Day Penalty for Gambling23 July 2002
News Brief: Benjamin's Sports Bar has had its license suspended for 21-days for sponsoring cash-payout gambling.
West Virginia City Considers Downtown Casino23 July 2002
News Brief: Huntington, West Virginia city council is considering a proposal to bring casino gambling to their downtown.
Texas Tribe Asks Appeals Court to Halt Casino Closing23 July 2002
News Brief: The Alabama-Coushatta tribe on Monday filed an emergency motion with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, asking it to abandon a federal judge's ruling last month that the East Texas tribe's casino is illegal and must be shut down by midnight Thursday.
As I See It22 July 2002
Each year you read basically the same advice on how to attack the pre-season. Jimmy V. warns while there is merit to much of it, we all know that nothing ever stays exactly the same in anything.
Local Hero Wins Prince of Wales Stakes22 July 2002
News Brief: Local hero Le Cinquieme Essai thrilled the Fort Erie fans by winning their biggest race of the year and the second leg of Canada's Triple Crown, the Prince of Wales Stakes.
Hollywood Park Posts Record Spring/Summer Meet22 July 2002
Hollywood Park finished its 63rd Spring/Summer Meet yesterday with an nine percent increase in daily on-track attendance and record daily averages for combined common pool wagering and all sources wagering.
BetWWTS.COM Releases Odds on Baseball's Troubles22 July 2002
Realizing that the national pastime appears to be in disarray, BetWWTS.com announce odds on baseball’s current tribulations.
Largest Fireworks Display in St. Louis Planned for St. Charles Grand Opening22 July 2002
The sky above St. Charles will explode in vibrant color for the casino's grand opening on Aug. 6.
Waco Woman to Take Early Retirement After Winning $3.5 Million Jackpot22 July 2002
News Brief: After becoming an instant millionaire with the pull of a slot machine handle, it wasn't long before Mary Hollingsworth was on the phone to her boss to say she wouldn't be coming back in the fall.
$165 Million Lottery Winner a Mystery22 July 2002
News Brief: The winner of the $165 million Mega Million Jackpot is keeping a low profile after finding out that he was the winner of the largest single-ticket prize in the New Jersey Lottery's 32-year history.
Australian Casino Ransom Man loses appeal22 July 2002
International News Brief: Casino extortionist Roger Payne has failed in his bid to have his 12-year jail sentence reduced. Justices Robert Anderson and Kevin Parker ruled that the sentencing judge had not failed to take into account mitigating factors.
Woman Claims Lottery Jackpot Without Friends22 July 2002
News Brief: When Karen White told her friends that she inadvertently used their money to buy a ticket for the Super Lotto instead of the $138 million Mega Millions jackpot, they sent her back to buy a Mega Millions ticket. She kept the Super Lotto ticket and won $7 million.
Woman Accused of Stealing $2,000 in Chips22 July 2002
News Brief: A Brooklyn, N.Y., woman was arrested Thursday after police said she attempted to steal $5,000 in gaming chips from a Westerly man at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
Anti-Gambling Group: Lotteries Can be Addictive22 July 2002
News Brief: According to the Gambling Free Tennessee Alliance, lotteries are no less harmful than other forms of gambling.
Iowa Casinos Fined for Violating Age Limits22 July 2002
News Brief: The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission said two casinos agreed to pay $10,000 each for not keeping underage gamblers out of their venues.
Baby Left Alone in Car by Casino22 July 2002
News Brief: A baby left in a car outside Freddie's Casino was alone for more than 2-1/2 hours, according to Washington police.
Elvis Lottery Game Travels to Ireland22 July 2002
Elvis Presley licensed lottery promotions are about to make Ireland the second stop on their global tour.
Low-Rollers in Atlantic City22 July 2002
News Brief: To the elderly Chinese that are shuttled by bus to the casinos , Atlantic City is a big, wonderful, free holiday. To the casinos, though, they are a maddening reminder of a munificent marketing policy that backfired.
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