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Gaming News Archives - Page 5043Illinois Gaming Officials Support Coinless Slots5 December 2002
News Brief: Under a plan being considered by Illinois gaming officials, casinos would be allowed to have cashless slot machines.
Mexican Legislators Favor Gambling5 December 2002
Mexico's congress plans to legalize casino gambling, opening the way for poker, roulette and slot machines to appear in hotels at beach reports from Acapulco to Ixtapa, according to a local newspaper.
Park Place Appealing $8 Million Judgment5 December 2002
Park Place is expected to appeal a federal courts decision to award high-rolling gambler Steven Mattes $8 million in a fraud case against the company.
Gambling Banned in Balochistan, India5 December 2002
International News Brief: Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Mohammad Yousaf has banned gambling in the Indian province.
Iowa Lottery to Offer Pull Tabs5 December 2002
News Brief: Despite an outcry from gambling opponents, the Iowa Lottery plans to offer high-tech pull-tab machines featuring colorful video displays and cheery music during a test roll-out in Des Moines and five cities in eastern Iowa.
Malaysian Illegal Gambling Ring Busted5 December 2002
International News Brief: Police in Malaysia have broken up a major illegal gambling syndicate, which organised betting on European football matches.
Isle of Capri Reveals New Image5 December 2002
News Brief: One day after getting approval from the city of Biloxi, Mississippi, the Isle of Capri Casino released renderings of its $80 million expansion.
Seminole Councilman Recounts Spending Spree5 December 2002
News Brief: Seminole Tribal Councilman David Cypress’ testimony provides a glimpse at the uncontrolled spending by a tribe making more than $300 million each year in casino gaming profits.
Wisconsin Audit: State Lax in Regulating Casinos5 December 2002
News Brief: Tribal casinos have become a highly profitable, nearly billion-dollar business in Wisconsin, but state oversight has fallen short, according to a state audit released Wednesday.
Hubbard's New Mexico License Renewed5 December 2002
News Brief: Overriding the recommendation of its staff, the New Mexico Gaming Control Board voted today to renew the gambling license of businessman R.D. Hubbard.
No Public Vote Planned for California Casino5 December 2002
News Brief: A public vote on the Yuba county Enterprise Rancheria casino isn't in the cards, according to local officials. The casino’s fate will be left to federal officials to decide.
Michigan Lawmaker Pushes Tribal Gaming Measure5 December 2002
News Brief: An outgoing state representative is trying again to gain approval for a measure that would encourage Governor John Engler to negotiate a casino compact with an American Indian tribe.
Former Pinnacle CEO Files Lawsuit5 December 2002
Paul R. Alanis, Pinnacle’s former CEO, has served a lawsuit against the company, its former Chairman R. D. Hubbard and its current Chairman and CEO Daniel R. Lee alleging that he had been defamed and that he had been promised financial benefits.
As I See It by Jimmy Vaccaro4 December 2002
Opinion: Anyone who follows gambling internet stories picked up last week's story written by Las Vegas journalist Kevin Iole involving local gambler Ronny Boyles and Archie Manteris who runs the Stations properties here in Las Vegas.
Microgaming Distinguished by Gaming Magazines4 December 2002
Gaming Express magazine has awarded Microgaming the 'Best System Provider' award in its Best of Online Gaming Awards issue, while Gambling Online Magazine's readers have distinguished the Microgaming product as Top Casino Software -- the 'Players Choice.'
Malaysian Businessman Accused of Cheating4 December 2002
International News Brief: A Malaysian businessman claimed trial in a magistrate’s court yesterday to cheating another businessman in a gambling session using matchsticks.
Two Convicted of Loan-Sharking at Foxwoods Casino4 December 2002
News Brief: Two Chinese nationals were sentenced Tuesday for loan-sharking at Foxwoods Resort Casino in southeastern Connecticut.
Floridians Line up for Chance at $48 Million Jackpots4 December 2002
News Brief: Floridians are keeping lottery machines busy as they buy a shot at the $48 million Florida Lottery jackpot.
Tongue-Pierced Worker Takes on Aussie Casino4 December 2002
International News Brief: A casino worker who lost her job for wearing a tongue stud has launched an unfair dismissal case in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission.
New Gambling Research Stimulates Re-examination of Addiction4 December 2002
Las Vegas conference to focus on how behavioral disorders are changing traditional views of addiction.
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