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Gaming News Archives - Page 5017Calumet City Wants to be Second to Rosemont6 August 2002
News Brief: A peace pipe over a gambling chip has become Calumet City's campaign logo in its quest to become the state's `second choice’ behind Rosemont for a casino.
President Casinos Seeks Approval for Political Gift6 August 2002
News Brief: Though President Casinos Inc. is struggling to pay its debts, the company wants to hand out $50,000 in campaign contributions in Missouri.
Pinnacle Agrees to Pay $2.26 Million Fine6 August 2002
Pinnacle has executed a settlement with the Indiana Gaming Commission in connection with the previously announced investigation into events surrounding, and claims underlying, lawsuits filed by two former employees.
Credit Card Ban Hinders Charity from Helping Animals6 August 2002
An American ban on credit card transactions is putting a damper on the efforts of WildlifeWins, an online charity offering online donations, scratch card, lottery and bingo games with proceeds going towards the animals.
31 Horses Killed in Toronto Racetrack Fire5 August 2002
News Brief: A fire that raged through two barns at Woodbine Racetrack near Toronto early Sunday killed 31 horses, says an investigator with the fire marshal's office.
As I See It5 August 2002
The football season is hours away from being officially underway. Call it pre-season, exhibition, scrimmage, whatever you want to label it, the bettors will be out in force.
Tribe Adding Hotel, Events Center to Casino Complex5 August 2002
News Brief: The Oneida Indian Nation plans to add a 300-room, 20-story hotel and a 5,000-seat events center to its Turning Stone casino complex.
Slot Machine to be Based on Blue Collar Comic5 August 2002
Australian slot machine manufacturing giant Aristocrat Technologies Inc. today said it is licensing the image of comedian Jeff Foxworthy for a new line of slot machines.
Canadian Video-Lottery Lawsuit Seeking $579,0005 August 2002
News Brief: Formal notice has been filed in a $579,000 class-action lawsuit against Loto-Québec on behalf of Quebecers who became addicted to the crown corporation's video-lottery terminals.
Jamaican Gaming Commission Director Found Dead; Cops Suspect Suicide5 August 2002
International News Brief: Less than two weeks after the Jamaican Government appointed 55-year-old Clive McCullock as the acting executive director of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission, he has been found dead in his car.
Connecticut Casino Plan Stirs Fears, Hopes5 August 2002
News Brief: The casino, proposed by the Golden Hill Paugussetts, is stirring long simmering battles between Connecticut's wealthy suburbs and the struggling city.
Nebraska Gambling Expansion Picking Up Steam5 August 2002
News Brief: The Nebraska Democratic Party had officially opposed expanded gambling. That all changed Saturday at the party's state convention.
Deal on Seneca Casino Expected Next Week5 August 2002
News Brief: The Seneca Nation of Indians is expected as early as next week to name a casino developer, who then will cut key deals with labor unions to end the major hurdle with the state for its final backing of a massive casino in Niagara Falls.
AGA Encourages Employees, Public to 'Logon To Learn' During Responsible Gaming Week5 August 2002
The American Gaming Association is marking its fifth annual Responsible Gaming Education Week (Aug. 5-9) by launching its first-ever interactive quiz on the AGA Web site.
Toronto Racetrack Fire Kills Thoroughbreds4 August 2002
News Brief: Dozens of frightened horses raced through Toronto streets early Sunday to escape a fire at Woodbine Racktrack.
Littlefield Corporation Opens Triple City Bingo in Texas2 August 2002
Triple City Bingo, located in San Juan, Texas, will operate as a `night’ hall operating 3-5 nights per week.
An Post National Lottery Launches Elvis Instant Lottery Game2 August 2002
The Elvis game features 1.4 million tickets . Each ticket costs 2 euro and gives lottery players the opportunity to win a cash prize of up to 1,000 euro.
Bank Employee Gambles with Bank's Money2 August 2002
International News Brief: A gambling banker stole over AUD$1 million from The National Australia Bank. If the bank had bothered to do a background check before hiring him, the would have found out that he had stolen from previous employers.
UK Teen Might Have Thrown Away Lottery Fortune2 August 2002
International News Brief: A South Wales teenage may be walking around with a winning lottery ticket in his back pocket.
Bingo Scam Artist to Serve 8 Years, Pay $1 Million Back2 August 2002
News Brief: One of the engineers of a money-skimming bingo scam signed an agreement that calls for him to serve up to eight years in prison and pay $1 million in restitution.
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