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Gaming News Archives - Page 5012Mass Shutdown of Chinese Internet Cafes10 July 2002
International News Brief: An officer at the public security bureau in Hebei province said that 528 cafes were ordered closed immediately on the grounds that they were fire hazards.
Study: Ohio Gambling Enterprises Should be Taxed10 July 2002
News Brief: Ohio gambling enterprises such as the Lottery, racetracks and charitable gaming should be taxed to fund a gambling prevention and treatment program in Ohio, according to a study released Tuesday.
Georgia Police Shut Down Illegal Video Poker Parlors10 July 2002
News Brief: Vice officers shut down two underground video poker parlors in Augusta, Georgia, and charged three owners after discovering the illegal game rooms that operated with code words and surveillance cameras, authorities said.
Gambling Machine Owner May Face $700,000 Fine10 July 2002
News Brief: The owner of hundreds of illegal video gambling machines may be facing up to $700,000 in fines.
North Carolina Takes First Step Towards Lottery10 July 2002
News Brief: North Carolina, the only state on the East Coast without a lottery, has taken the first step toward letting residents decide whether they want a numbers game to generate money for education programs.
Gambling Could Net Arizona $332 Million10 July 2002
News Brief: An analysis of the three gambling initiatives likely to appear on the November ballot estimates that Arizona could receive up to $332 million a year, depending on which, if any, of the measures wins voter approval.
Aussie Government Ban on Poker Neon Takes Effect10 July 2002
International News Brief: A government ban on poker machine advertising and neon lights outside New South Wales clubs and pubs takes effect tomorrow.
Michigan Tribe's Pursuit for Casino Rebid Process Stalled10 July 2002
News Brief: Detroit's three casinos got a welcomed reprieve Tuesday in a messy legal battle with a Chippewa tribe who claims the bidding process for the operations was unfair.
As I See It9 July 2002
With this being the last year that the so-called `pre season' college games will be featured in August, Jimmy believes sportsbooks are missing an opportunity by not putting any numbers on these games.
PhoenixVegas.com Enables Artificial Intelligence Customer Service9 July 2002
Artificial Intelligence Customer Service gives players an opportunity to ask questions and communicate directly with a virtual customer service representative.
Mega Millions Lottery Bumped to $115 Million9 July 2002
Strong Mega Millions sales have prompted Lottery officials to increase the jackpot for Tuesday evening's drawing to $115 million.
Rough Start for Afghan Lottery9 July 2002
International News Brief: The first national lottery to be held in Afghanistan in more than a decade got off to an inauspicious start Monday when organizers failed to hand over the prizes on time.
Norway is World's Lotto Leader9 July 2002
International News Brief: The attraction of a quick fortune has no stronger hold than in Norway. Statistics from Swedish Gaming show that Norway now uses more money on lotto than any other country.
Casino Payroll Forgery Leads to Prison Term9 July 2002
New Brief: A 37-year-old Iowa man who cashed more than $8,000 in fake payroll checks at the Mississippi Belle II casino boat has been sentenced to three consecutive 18-month prison terms.
Gambling in Iowa Increases Despite Downturn9 July 2002
News Brief: Despite an economic downturn, Iowa gambling revenue is up 8 percent.
Casino Journal's Poker Digest To Close9 July 2002
Casino Journal's Poker Digest, which released its last issue last week, will be discontinued.
July Fourth Pays Off for Atlantic City Casinos9 July 2002
News Brief: A favorable calendar, ideal weather, big concerts and lingering long-haul travel concerns conspired to give the local casino industry what one executive called `an absolutely stupendous’ four-day Fourth of July holiday.
Source: Penn Gaming in Talks to Buy Hollywood Casino9 July 2002
Regional casino operator Penn National Gaming is in talks to buy Hollywood Casino in a deal that could be valued at about $280 million, a source familiar with the situation said.
Study: New Gaming Platforms, Online Services Poised for Rapid Growth9 July 2002
Emerging video game platforms are poised for rapid growth, as a confluence of factors enables advanced multiplayer experiences on consoles and PCs, improved games on mobile phones and other handheld devices, and interactive TV games.
Australian Operator Selects Online Gaming Systems9 July 2002
Online Gaming Systems has been selected by an Australian-based casino operator to develop its Internet Casino system.
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