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Gaming News Archives - Page 5025Advance Deposit Wagering Growing in California26 July 2002
News Brief: The percentage of California handle attributed to advance deposit wagering is slowly growing, with 5.7% of in-state handle now traced to bets made through one of three account wagering providers.
Indiana Lottery Sales Up26 July 2002
News Brief: Indiana lottery ticket sales increased 14 percent in the past year despite the ongoing national recession.
Aussie Porn Broker Enters Online Gambling Industry26 July 2002
International News Brief: Perth online porn broker Adultshop.com will enter the realms of Internet gambling and dating services as the cashed-up company goes on the hunt for acquisitions in the next six months.
Global Cash Access Introduces ResLink Caller ID Service26 July 2002
Global Cash Access will soon launch ResLink, a caller identification service that distinguishes known gaming patrons before a reservation center agent answers the phone.
Popeye the Sailor Man Brings Extra Punch to MDI Lottery Games26 July 2002
Popeye the Sailor Man, one of the most popular comic characters in the world, will be available for Lottery games in an agreement between King Features Syndicate and MDI Entertainment.
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Reports Strong Q3 Results26 July 2002
Revenues for Q3 were $284.2 million, an increase of $65.3 million, or 29.8 percent, over Q3 2001. Earnings rose 10.5 percent to $75.3 million, compared to Q3 2001.
Galaxy to Open Temporary Casino in Macao26 July 2002
International News Brief: The Galaxy Casino Company, which obtained one of the three new casino licenses in Macao, is poised for the operation of a temporary casino in the Macao at the end of this year.
Nevada, Illinois Differ On Slot Problem26 July 2002
The discovery of an obscure flaw involving IGT and Bally slot machines led to two very different reactions by gambling regulators in Nevada and Illinois.
Quebec Labour Commission Sues Loto-Quebec26 July 2002
News Brief: The Quebec Labour Standards Commission is suing Loto-Quebec for illegal labour practices, saying it refuses to pay casino blackjack dealers while the dealers take mandatory four-week courses.
Anti-Casino Leaders are Thorn in Connecticut Politicians' Sides26 July 2002
News Brief: An meeting yesterday between Connecticut's congressional delegation and anti-casino municipal leaders ended only with promises of more attention to the issue of lobbyists improperly influencing the federal tribal recognition process.
Rhode Island Casino Commission Delays Start of Study26 July 2002
News Brief: The Special House Commission to Study Gambling members have delayed their first meeting until Tuesday, July 30.
Texas Tribal Casino Shuts Down26 July 2002
News Brief: The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe shut down its Texas casino at midnight to comply with a federal judge's order, but vowed to fight the ruling.
Rob Gillespie: New Ways to Bet Baseball25 July 2002
The sportsbook industry undergoing the same changes that Las Vegas has in the last twenty years and this is a good thing as it brings legitimacy and competition, which can only benefit bettors.
Saratoga Opening Day Records Broken25 July 2002
News Brief: Opening day attendance and handle records fell Wednesday as the 134th season of racing at Saratoga got off a positive start for the New York Racing Association.
UltimateBet, E-Gaming Present for New Online Cardroom25 July 2002
UltimateBet and E-Gaming, Ltd., have merged for a new, joint venture that is expected to change the way poker players play online: UB-2.com.
Former Korean Casino President, Newspaper Owner Arrested25 July 2002
International News Brief: A former president of a South Korean casino and a former chairman of a newpaper were arrested for taking more than the permissible amount of U.S. dollars out of Korea for gambling in Las Vegas.
Gambling Organizer Faces Charges, Charities Benefit25 July 2002
News Brief: A 51-year-old Wisconsin man faces felony gambling charges, and two local charities will be enriched after police this week resolved a $7,500 Super Bowl betting pool.
Roadwork Cuts into MGM Grand Detroit's Business25 July 2002
News Brief: -- Business at MGM Grand Detroit Casino has dropped 10 percent to 15 percent since July 9, when the Michigan Department of Transportation closed MGM's key freeway exit to start a two-month road construction project.
Sault Tribe Chairman Receives Casino Award25 July 2002
Sault Tribe Chairman Bernard Bouschor has received the Detroit/Windsor Casino Management Association's 2002 "Visionary Award" for his leadership in bringing gaming and an Indian-owned casino to Michigan's largest city.
Macao STDM Reports Profit Increase25 July 2002
International News Brief: The Macao Tourism and Amusement Company (STDM), which ran franchise casino business in Macao until 2001, reported a 28 percent increase in net profits for last year.
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