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Gaming News Archives - Page 5022Harrah's to Acquire Remaining Ownership Interest in JCC Holding Company31 July 2002
Harrah's Entertainment and JCC Holding Company announced a merger agreement tonight under which a Harrah's affiliate will acquire the remaining shares of JCC common stock that Harrah's doesn't already own.
MGM Mirage Signs Deal for New Casino Site31 July 2002
News Brief: MGM Mirage has signed a last-minute deal to buy 25 acres of downtown Detroit land for a planned $500-million casino, giving the gaming giant a prime location over another site previously being considered, a spokesman said.
ISW to Acquire Global Interactive Gaming31 July 2002
Interactive Systems Worldwide s to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Global Interactive Gaming Ltd.
Horseshoe Gaming Q2 Results Down31 July 2002
Horseshoe Gaming reported Q2 2002 net income of $5.4 million versus $22.5 million for Q2 2001 and net revenues of $213.4 million as compared to $262.0 million in 2001.
Sportingbet Starts Off Fiscal Year Strong31 July 2002
International News Brief: Sportingbet PLC said the first quarter to June 30, 2002 represents `a successful start to the new financial year and is in line’.
Harrah's to Acquire Remaining Ownership Interest in JCC Holding Company31 July 2002
Harrah's Entertainment and JCC Holding Company announced a merger agreement tonight under which a Harrah's affiliate will acquire the remaining shares of JCC common stock that Harrah's doesn't already own.
130 Hotels Escape Aussie Pokies Super Tax31 July 2002
International News Brief: Australian Treasurer Kevin Foley has agreed to a compromise with the hotel industry which will free 130 hotels from the poker machine super tax introduced in the State Budget this month.
The Gambling Habits of Britons31 July 2002
International News Brief: Analysts predict that as a result of the proposed changes to UK gambling laws the annual sum gambled in Britain will rise to more than £60bn ($93bn). But how and where is all this money spent?
William Hill Challenges Legality of Peer-to-Peer Site31 July 2002
International News Brief: William Hill today outlined the main reasons for its mooted legal challenge to force users of peer-to-peer betting sites to secure bookmaker's permits.
Regulators Order IGT, Bally to Fix Slots31 July 2002
Nevada gaming regulators have ordered two of the industry's largest makers of slot machines to fix Nevada machines that have a minor glitch that involves how jackpots are paid.
South Carolina Bets on Powerball31 July 2002
News Brief: The South Carolina Lottery Commission has approved an agreement to start selling Powerball tickets this fall.
Connecticut Legislators Slam Casino Plan31 July 2002
News Brief: It's no secret that area businesses list transportation as their biggest concern, but Stamford's top state legislators say a casino in Bridgeport, Connecticut, would amplify the problem.
Digiturf.com's Virtual Horses Racing for $28,000 in Championship Finals30 July 2002
Virtual horses are making big cash for their owners in a cyberspace game this week. $28,000 is up for grabs in the Digiturf Championship Finals.
Cactus Petes Shows Appreciation to Senior Guests30 July 2002
Cactus Petes Resort Casino celebrates Senior Appreciation Days Aug. 18 through Sept. 30 and will be extending a variety of specials to senior guests during this period.
UltimateBet.com, The World Poker Tour Bring High-Stakes Poker to Television30 July 2002
UltimateBet.com has joined The World Poker Tour to help bring poker to a mainstream television audience.
California Rolling Hills Casino Gets Ready to Open30 July 2002
News Brief: When the clock turns tonight into Wednesday morning, the $40 million Rolling Hills Casino will officially open to the public, with hundreds of employees waiting for thousands of guests.
Mourners Hold Memorial for 3000 Slaughtered Greyhounds30 July 2002
News Brief: More than 75 people with dogs in tow gathered in front of the State House yesterday to mourn the three thousand of greyhounds found dead on an Alabama farm in May.
Interspace Enterprises Unveils Planetlotto Keno Game30 July 2002
Planetlotto Keno allows wagers of $0.25, $0.50, $1.00, $2.00, $5.00 or $10.00, and players can select up to 10 numbers.
IGT, Gaming Companies Sponsor Responsible Gaming Education Week30 July 2002
The fifth annual Responsible Gaming Education Week is designed to heighten awareness of responsible gaming and disordered gambling among employees, customers and the general public.
Man Bets on Elvis Riding into London30 July 2002
International News Brief: Ian MacMillan has put 5p on Elvis Presley riding into London on Shergar and playing missing peer Lord Lucan at the men's Wimbledon final. He stands to win £1 million from William Hill in the unlikely event it ever happens.
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