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Gaming News Archives - Page 5023Expert: Credit Card Ban can be Overcome28 June 2002
Moves to halt online gambling transactions using credit cards won't significantly affect major gambling sites, which are already using or exploring alternate technologies, according to a payment expert.
Tycoon Branson: UK Lottery Needs 'Good Feel Factor'28 June 2002
International News Brief: The `good-feel factor’ desperately needs to be brought back to the UK's National Lottery, says business tycoon Richard Branson.
PayPal Rolls Dice on Online Gambling28 June 2002
News Brief: PayPal is quickly becoming the currency of choice at many online casinos.
Anti-Casino Group Grows Following Tribes' Federal Recognition28 June 2002
News Brief: Support for a two-week-old anti-casino group quickly gained momentum this week with the announcement that two North Stonington tribes have received federal recognition.
Michigan Lottery Replacing Michigan Millions28 June 2002
News Brief: The Michigan Lottery is test-driving replacements for Michigan Millions game.
Boxer's Death Continues to Stump Experts27 June 2002
The death of professional boxer Pedro Alcazar on Monday in Las Vegas continues to mystify a neurologist who treated him immediately following his fight last Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Alliance Gaming Rollout New Playboy Slots27 June 2002
Alliance Gaming is releasing the first in a series of new reel-spinning and video slot machines based on the Playboy brand.
Offshore Bookmaker Launches Grande Sportsbook27 June 2002
The burgeoning offshore gaming industry is taking a giant leap forward, as Grande Sports sportsbook opens its doors to the public via a new office that will accept post-up business.
Atlantic City Pier Will Have Monopoly Theme27 June 2002
News Brief: Atlantic City's Million Dollar Pier shopping mall will be transformed into an entertainment and retail complex with a `Monopoly’ theme, based on the classic board game that features Atlantic City streets and landmarks.
Dates Announced for the PartyPoker.com Million II Tournament27 June 2002
Online players will compete at PartyPoker.com in their choice of from one to three separate semi-final qualifying events for an estimated total prize pool of $1.5 million.
FTC: Children Have Easy Access to Online Gambling27 June 2002
News Brief: Many gambling Web sites lack adequate safeguards and warnings to prevent children and teenagers from placing illegal bets, according to the Federal Trade Commision.
MDI, International Capital Partners Terminate Discussions27 June 2002
International Capital Partners and MDI Entertainment, Inc. have mutually terminated discussions concerning ICP’s acquisition of interest in MDI.
Casino Journal Publishing Group, Card Player Magazine Reach Agreement27 June 2002
Casino Journal Publishing Group have reached an agreement with Shulman Media, LLC, owners of Card Player magazine for Shulman to acquire certain assets of Poker Digest magazine from CJPG.
Boss Media Signs with Bet36527 June 2002
Boss Media has signed a contract with the company bet365 Limited to deliver the sportsbook in Spanish, English and Cantonese.
Scientific Games Prices $90 Million Stock Offering27 June 2002
Scientific Games has commenced a public offering of 12.5 million shares of common stock at $7.25 per share before the underwriters' discount. The net proceeds to the Company will be approximately $85.64 million.
Mikohn Gaming, Gamecraft Enter License Agreement27 June 2002
Mikohn Gaming has entered into a licensing agreement with Gamecraft, Inc. for that company's patented Heads Up Poker game.
Dry Creek Rancheria Tribe Announces Name of New Gaming Facility27 June 2002
The Dry Creek Band of the Pomo Indians today announced that the name of its planned gaming and entertainment facility will be River Rock Casino.
Boyd Gaming Completes New Credit Facility27 June 2002
Boyd Gaming has completed and funded its new $500 million credit facility with its banks and a group of institutional lenders.
Israeli Flying Casino Grounded27 June 2002
International News Brief: The prospect of flying casinos nose-dived Thursday when Israel's attorney-general ruled the airborne venture would promote illegal gambling, Israel's transportation minister said.
Philippine Police Lose Positions Over Illegal Gambling27 June 2002
International News Brief: The Philippine Police Commission on removed seven senior police officers, including the metropolitan Manila police chief, from their posts for allegedly failing to stop illegal gambling.
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