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Gaming News Archives - Page 5057Cactus Petes Resort Casino to Show Tyson Versus Lewis Fight21 May 2002
Cactus Petes Resort Casino in Jackpot, Nev. will present the Mike Tyson versus Lennox Lewis World Heavyweight Championship fight live via satellite on June 8.
Odds on FOX's 'Celebrity Boxing 2' Matches from Intertops.com21 May 2002
A former WWF champion in the ring with Joey Buttafuoco and William "The Refrigerator" Perry battling one of the tallest players in NBA history are the ingredients of the latest addition of FOX's "Celebrity Boxing."
Five Charged with Felony Gambling Charges21 May 2002
News Brief: Felony commercial gambling charges have been filed against five people as a result of a raid on a southeast Oklahoma City bingo hall.
Tightrope Walker Traverses to Casino Niagara Tower21 May 2002
Jay Cochrane, a veteran high-wire walker, needed just 12 minutes to make it across a 67-metre-long steel cable traverse to the top of the Casino Niagara tower.
Scratch-Off Game Rubs Veteran Wrong Way21 May 2002
News Brief: A Connecticut veteran says a new instant lottery scratch-off game is rubbing him the wrong way because it forces gamblers to desecrate a likeness of the U.S. flag - something he can't believe the state would allow after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Man Sentenced to Life for '93 Gambling Club Massacre21 May 2002
News Brief: A man convicted of murdering 13 people in the Seattle’s worst mass killing was sentenced Monday to 13 consecutive life terms without parole.
Woman Beaten by Casino Worker21 May 2002
News Brief: A 74-year-old woman suffered a broken arm and bruises Saturday when she was attacked by a Four Jacks Casino employee with a tire iron outside of Cactus Petes casino in Nevada.
Ainsworth Could Lose Millions21 May 2002
International News Brief: Australian poker machine king, Len Ainsworth has suffered another setback with his latest gaming venture. Ainsworth Game Technology warned yesterday it could lose millions this year.
Indian Gambling Boats Numbers Down from March21 May 2002
News Brief: Fewer people lost less money on Indiana's five Ohio River gambling boats last month than in March. Numbers released Monday from the Indiana Gaming Commission show that the number of visitors and gross gaming revenues were down in April.
Gaming Industry Execs Leave Andersen For Competitor21 May 2002
Five Arthur Andersen employees with decades of experience auditing gaming and hospitality companies are jumping ship to join Deloitte & Touche.
Youbet.com Gets Nasdaq Qualifications Determination21 May 2002
The Nasdaq Stock Market determined Youbet.com Inc.'s shares don't comply with minimum bid price requirements for continued listing and the securities are subject to delisting.
South African Gambling Revenues Fall Sharply21 May 2002
International News Brief: Revenue earned by South African provinces from gambling, horse racing and betting has fallen sharply in the past five years, according to the Financial and Fiscal Commission.
Australia's Reef Casino Trust Hits Jackpot21 May 2002
International News Brief: The Reef Casino Trust is readying to pay an interim distribution to unit holders after trade in its Cairns casino and hotel operations exceeded budget targets in this year's first quarter.
Youbet.com Breaks Record for Million-Dollar Day21 May 2002
A new one-day handle record set in conjunction with Preakness Stakes sees Youbet again breaking all internal records for handle and subscriber activity.
Sun International Hotels Ltd. to Change to Kerzner International Limited21 May 2002
Sun International Hotels Limited plans to change its corporate name to Kerzner International Limited.
Hong Kong Gambling Bill to Pass21 May 2002
International News Brief: With the support of major political parties, the Gambling Amendment Bill is expected to pass tomorrow. The bill’s aim is to combat illegal bookmaking in Hong Kong.
Coinless Slots Coming to Kansas City, Missouri21 May 2002
News Brief: The vice president of slot operations for Ameristar Casinos Inc., said no date has been set for the debut of coinless gaming at Ameristar in Kansas City, but it will be soon. The coinless machines are already in St. Charles riverboat casinos.
Survey: Buffalo Residents Strongly Oppose Tribal Casino21 May 2002
News Brief: A newspaper survey identifying widespread opposition to an Indian-owned casino in Buffalo left supporters clamoring for an explanation Monday and critics hailing it as a long-awaited wake-up call.
High Stakes Rhode Island Tribal Gambling Proposal Shelved21 May 2002
News Brief: Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy has quietly shelved what was once one of his signature issues in Congress: the Narragansett Indians' fight for high-stakes gambling rights on tribal lands.
Tribal Casino Measure Advances in Arizona21 May 2002
News Brief: Supporters of a plan to renew Arizona Indian casino operations for more than two decades fought off hostile amendments in the House on Monday and prepared the bill for a deciding vote.
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