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Gaming News Archives - Page 5049Atlantic City Sands Hopes Slot Expansion Pays Off1 July 2002
News Brief: With its remaining 26 gaming tables crammed into the far end of the casino floor, Sands Casino Hotel this weekend hopes to begin cashing in on its radical move to jettison dozens of blackjack, roulette and craps tables.
Gambling Draws Mixed Results for Minnesota Town1 July 2002
News Brief: Grand Casino Hinckley has turned Hinckley, Minnesota, into a high-profile, easy-to-get-to gambler's getaway. The casino’s success has been a mixed blessing.
Nonresidents' Connecticut Casino Winnings to be Taxed1 July 2002
Connecticut's $13.2 billion tax and spending plan approved Sunday by the Legislature includes a measure taxing the casino gambling winnings of nonresidents.
New Casino Raises Stakes In Florida1 July 2002
News Brief: Florida officials and gambling opponents are watching warily as the tribe that fought U.S. forces to a draw more than a century ago moves forward with a $315 million expansion at two of its resorts.
Handicappers: US Internet Gambling Ban Long Shot1 July 2002
A US Congress attempt to ban Internet gambling faces long odds of passage, handicappers say, as the clock winds down on the legislative year and interest groups continue to register their opposition.
Illinois Deal Could Put Political Candidate in Bind1 July 2002
News Brief: The Illinois Gaming Board today will consider settling its dispute with Emerald Casino. The deal could stave off years of costly litigation and bring the Illinois budget hundreds of millions of dollars, but also put Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Ryan in a political bind.
NYRA Fires Workers Involved in Tax Scam30 June 2002
News Brief: The betting clerks who pleaded guilty to federal tax fraud charges were fired Friday by the New York Racing Association.
Louisiana State Lottery Sales Hit Highest Mark in Years30 June 2002
News Brief: The national economy may have fallen on hard times, but the Louisiana Lottery is having its best year since the state's riverboat casinos began competing for gambling dollars nearly eight years ago.
Customized Cons Calling29 June 2002
It's the latest `lucky day’ con, a new twist on those age-old lottery and sweepstakes scams. And true to tradition, there's only one winner - the con artist, not the consumer.
First Swiss Casino Opens Today28 June 2002
News Brief: Prepare to cast your dice as Switzerland opens its first Grand Casino in Lucerne, with games such as roulette and black jack on offer for the first time.
Pennsylvania Joins Powerball Family28 June 2002
News Brief: Powerball ticket go on sale in Pennsylvania today, making the state the 23rd to participate in the multi-state jackpot lotto game.
Three New Instant Games Join Pennsylvania Lottery's Lineup28 June 2002
Pennsylvania Lottery introduced three new instant ticket games: Best of Sevens, a $5 game, Pink Panther, a $2 game, and Grin `n' Win, a $1 ticket.
DrHoBets.com Launches Asian Betting Exchange28 June 2002
DrHoBets.com launches the first open betting exchange specifically designed for Asian clientele
Gaming Insight In Funding Talks Over Gobarkingmad28 June 2002
International News Brief: Gaming Insight is in funding talks aimed at taking gobarkingmad, UK's first dedicated multi-platform interactive greyhound racing channel, into profit.
Hong Kong Tycoon Pulls Out of Macao Gambling Giant28 June 2002
International News Brief: Hong Kong tycoon Henry Fok has officially pulled out of the Macao Tourism and Amusement Company, which now runs all the 11 casinos in Macao.
Speculation Arises Over Casino Gambling Merger Possibilities28 June 2002
Hollywood Casino and President Casinos say they are interested in selling their assets to potential buyers, a move that may spark interest from larger competitors interested in gaining a foothold in the riverboat casino markets.
Nevada Gold & Casinos Reports Income Down for 200228 June 2002
Net income for 2002, decreased to $4.1 million, before $1.9 million in extraordinary charges related to the refinancing of the Isle of Capri-Black Hawk, compared to $5.4 million in the prior year period.
Carnegie Cooke Reports EPS Up28 June 2002
Carnegie Cooke has changed from a calendar year to a fiscal year. The un-audited EPS for the nine-month period ending March 31, 2002 of $0.15 or three times the EPS for the comparable prior year period.
Hollywood Casino Exploring Alternatives to Maximize Shareholder Value28 June 2002
Hollywood Casino has been exploring with its financial advisor Goldman Sachs strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, including the potential sale of the company.
UK Casinos Leave Poker Market Untapped28 June 2002
International News Brief: None of the UK casino operators has rolled out plans for a California-style 200- table poker room.
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