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Gaming News Archives - Page 5057Gambling in South Korea Increases3 January 2003
International News Brief: The market for gambling and racing in South Korea grew last year at double the rate it did in 2000, despite the general economic slowdown, the Korea Leisure Industry Research Institute said on Friday.
Gaming Industry Bonds Lead the Pack2 January 2003
Returns from gaming industry bonds led competing investments in 2002, but analysts, while optimistic, warn a repeat performance in 2003 is unlikely.
Gaming Stocks Fell in December2 January 2003
Las Vegas gaming stocks' market value generally fell in December after a bullish but volatile year.
Stanley Leisure Considers Raising Offer for London Club2 January 2003
International News Brief: Stanley Leisure, the casino operator locked in a poker game with rival London Clubs International, is considering raising its indicative offer for the debt-laden group to 30p a share.
Pennsylvania Lottery Sales Fuel New Calendar Year Sales Record2 January 2003
Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sales reached $74,375,811 during the week, December 24-30, 2002, making it the second highest weekly sales in the Lottery's nearly 31-year history.
California Tribe Pays Off Loans2 January 2003
News Brief: Sealaska Corp. has been repaid for its investment in a San Pasqual tribal casino in California, a tribal official said.
Greek Casino New Years Eve Turnover Skyrockets2 January 2003
International News Brief: The turnover in Greece’s Thessaloniki casino on New Year's Eve reached 6.8 million euros.
Poker Greats Gather for Melbourne Tournament2 January 2003
International News Brief: The stars of high-stake poker tournaments around the world are converging on Melbourne's Crown Casino to play for their share of the AUD$3 million-plus prize pool in the 2003 Australasian Poker Championship kicking off today.
Rain Doesn't Dampen Seneca Niagara Casino Opening2 January 2003
News Brief: A no-show on the governor’s part and a steady drizzle all day Tuesday didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of gamblers and officials on opening day of the Seneca Niagara Casino.
Former Illinois Official Accused of Gambling with Town's Money2 January 2003
News Brief: Former Cicero, Illinois, Town President Betty Loren-Maltese wagered $18.8 million at casinos during the past three years, according to federal prosecutors say.
Salvation Army Rejects Lottery Winner's Donation2 January 2003
News Brief: The Salvation Army will not accept a $100,000 donation from a Florida Lotto winner because its local leader didn't want to take money associated with gambling.
Man Wins $1,000 a Week for Life From Pennsylvania Lottery2 January 2003
Scott Sperotto starts this new year and every new year for the rest of his life off right with a check from the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Gaming Industry Bonds Lead the Pack2 January 2003
Returns from gaming industry bonds led competing investments in 2002, but analysts, while optimistic, warn a repeat performance in 2003 is unlikely.
Gaming Stocks Fell in December2 January 2003
Las Vegas gaming stocks' market value generally fell in December after a bullish but volatile year.
Stanley Leisure Considers Raising Offer for London Club2 January 2003
International News Brief: Stanley Leisure, the casino operator locked in a poker game with rival London Clubs International, is considering raising its indicative offer for the debt-laden group to 30p a share.
Pennsylvania Lottery Sales Fuel New Calendar Year Sales Record2 January 2003
Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sales reached $74,375,811 during the week, December 24-30, 2002, making it the second highest weekly sales in the Lottery's nearly 31-year history.
California Tribe Pays Off Loans2 January 2003
News Brief: Sealaska Corp. has been repaid for its investment in a San Pasqual tribal casino in California, a tribal official said.
Greek Casino New Years Eve Turnover Skyrockets2 January 2003
International News Brief: The turnover in Greece’s Thessaloniki casino on New Year's Eve reached 6.8 million euros.
Gambling Escapes Washington State's 'Sin Taxes'2 January 2003
News Brief: Washington makes out pretty well from taxes on tobacco and booze. But when it comes to gambling, the state doesn't get much of the action.
Experts Question Connecticut's Ban on New Casinos2 January 2003
News Brief: Some legal experts are questioning the plan to block new gambling casinos in Connecticut with a repeal of the state's Las Vegas nights law.
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