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Gaming News Archives - Page 5027Shuffle Master Authorizes Share Repurchase Program22 January 2003
Shuffle Master’s board has authorized management to repurchase up to $20 million of Shuffle Master common stock in the open market under a new share repurchase program.
Scientific Games Acquisition of MDI Completed22 January 2003
Scientific Games Corporation’s subsidiary, Blue Suede Acquisition Corp. has completed the previously announced acquisition of MDI Entertainment, Inc.
IGT Reports Strong Q1 2003 Results22 January 2003
IGT reports that for Q1, income from continuing operations increased 70% to $87.9 million and earnings per diluted share from continuing operations increased 43% to $1.00 compared to Q1 2001.
Argosy Gaming Appoints Senior Vice President of Development22 January 2003
Argosy Gaming Company reports the appointment of Joy Berry as Senior Vice President of Development, a newly created position.
Illinois Casino Pays $3.2 Million Fine22 January 2003
News Brief: Elgin's Grand Victoria Casino will pay the highest gambling-related fine in Illinois history, $3.2 million, after it broke state rules when they hired an allegedly mob-linked company.
Agency Refuses to Recognize Indian group as a Tribe22 January 2003
News Brief: The federal Bureau of Indian Affairs dealt a sharp setback on Tuesday to an Indian group's ambitions to open a casino here in Connecticut's largest city, rejecting the group's application for recognition as a tribe.
Casinos Seek Lower Taxes, Expansion of Gambling22 January 2003
A group representing Illinois casino owners outlined a proposal Tuesday that they claim could help plug the budget hole by raising an additional $317 million in tax revenue.
Governor Weighs Slot Expansion22 January 2003
News Brief: Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich denied a report that he has decided to seek authority to install 13,500 slot machines at three racetracks, but he said his plan may go beyond the 10,000 slots he proposed during his campaign for governor.
Washington State Gambling Advocates Rally22 January 2003
News Brief: A recurring proposal to expand gambling in Washington beyond tribal lands reared its head again with supporters dangling the possibility of $500 million in new revenue for state and local governments during the next two years.
Policies Against Gaming Ads Common22 January 2003
The National Football League is in good company when it comes to discriminating against casino advertising, but it may be alone in possible legal problems.
Gambling Board Refuses to Approve Bally's Settlement, Sets Later Date22 January 2003
News Brief: The Louisiana gambling board refused Tuesday to approve a $21 million settlement to end the long dispute over Bally's riverboat casino, instead deciding to hold a special meeting next month.
Calgary Refuses Gambling License Duties22 January 2003
News Brief: Alberta's new casino licensing process came under fire Tuesday from Calgary city council, which refused to be burdened with the responsibility and expense of doing what it says is the provincial government's job.
As I See It by Jimmy Vaccaro21 January 2003
Where have the first thirty-six gone? Now we are looking dead ahead to number 37.
La Française des Jeux Starts Internet Football Betting Using AGS21 January 2003
Access Gaming Systems announce the successful début in France of "Cote & Match" football betting on the internet using the AGS system.
New: Multiplayer Semi Final - Blackjack Tournament21 January 2003
The 19th tournament consists of three stages: the Qualification Period, the
Semi-final and the Final.
Oklahoma Casino Reopening Under New Management21 January 2003
News Brief: The former Seneca-Cayuga Casino that closed three months ago will reopen Wednesday under a new name and new management.
Nova Scotia to Examine Problem Gambling21 January 2003
News Brief: The Nova Scotia government is spending up to $100,000 for another report on problem gambling -- an issue critics say has already seen lots of study and little action.
4,800 Jobs Jobs Available Now Borgata Opens Employment Center21 January 2003
The Borgata employment centre will officially open at the Atlantic City Convention Center on Wedsnesday January 22, at 11am.
Proposal to Seize Deadbeats' Gambling Winnings Won't Work21 January 2003
Opinion: Missouri officials came up with the same idea in 1997. Four years and much study later, it was shelved as unworkable, not cost effective and maybe illegal to boot.
Study: UK Lottery Unpopular Due to Odds21 January 2003
International News Brief: Among those who refuse to play the National Lottery, almost two-thirds said the small chance of winning was the main reason they never bought a ticket.
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