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Gaming News Archives - Page 5067Acres Gaming Fires Andersen9 May 2002
Arthur Andersen lost its third gaming client in a week Wednesday, when Acres Gaming Inc. announced it had fired the firm as its independent auditor.
Courts: Oklahoma Tribe Can't Build Casino in Kansas9 May 2002
News Brief: The U.S. Interior Department clarified a ruling it made in March that appeared to grant an Oklahoma tribe the right to put a casino on land it owns in Kansas City, Kansas. The department said its March ruling should not be interpreted as granting the tribe that right.
Massachusetts Casino Proposal Rejected9 May 2002
News Brief: The Massachusetts House rejected a proposal to boost tax revenues by legalizing casino gambling and slot machines.
Ohio's Entrance into Big Game Halted9 May 2002
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit to stop expansion of the Ohio Lottery filed an additional motion today to immediately derail the entrance of Ohio into the Big Game Lottery.
Rank Plans Hard Rock Casino in England9 May 2002
International News Brief: Rank is to open a Hard Rock Casino in Manchester, England, its first outside Las Vegas, and one of the first new venues to open since the government unveiled plans to relax Britain's gambling laws.
The Day J.O. Tobin Slewed The Slew8 May 2002
In memory of famed Seattle Slew, here are some recollections of the thoroughbred some sports fans call the greatest athlete of all time.
New Guinea Politician Investigated in Poker Machine Scandal8 May 2002
International News Brief: A Papua New Guinea politician been is being investigated by police for his alleged role in the misappropriation of government poker machines revenue.
Indonesian Police Raid Gambling Dens8 May 2002
International News Brief: Indonesian police named arrested 385 people following a series of raids on several gambling dens last week.
New Zealand Problem Gambling Hotline Calls Doubled8 May 2002
International News Brief: Calls to a new problem gambling helpline for Pacific Islanders have almost doubled since it started last year.
Illegal Bookie Celebrates 100th Birthday8 May 2002
News Brief: Up until Everett Poche retired in 1982, he made his living running an illegal book making operation. He just celebrated his 100th birthday.
Palestinian Suicide Bomber Attacks Illegal Gambling Den8 May 2002
A Palestinian suicide bomber killed himself and 15 others at an illegal billiard and gambling hall in Rishon Letzion, Israel.
Daredevil Walks Tightrope to Casino Niagara8 May 2002
Toronto high-wire artist Jay Cochrane plans to walk a steel cable 67 metres above the ground. He will walk from Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, to the Casino Niagara Tower.
Mom's Salary Breaks the Bank8 May 2002
News Brief: If you outlined a job description and set a salary for the countless tasks, services and errands the average mom does for her family, you'd be talking big bucks.
Study: Youth Gambling Trends Unchanged8 May 2002
A recently released study funded by the National Center for Responsible Gaming revealed that problem gambling rates among the youth population had no significant changes over an eight-year span.
New York Tribe Pays $5.6 Million for Bingo Property8 May 2002
News Brief: The Unkechaug Indian Nation paid $5.6 million for a New York property to house their high stakes bingo.
Stanley Leisure Buys Two Casinos8 May 2002
International News Brief: Stanley Leisure PLC said it has bought two casinos for £8.1 million (US$11.7 million) from Roy Kerr, Matthew Kerr and David Bean.
Industry Survey Shows Growth in Casino Gaming for 20018 May 2002
An annual industry survey by the American Gaming Association found that, despite significant challenges to the tourism and hospitality sectors in 2001, casino gaming remained one of the nation's favorite pastimes.
PDS Gaming Reports Loss for Q18 May 2002
For Q1 2002, the PDS Gaming’s loss from continuing operations was $481,000 or $0.13 per diluted share compared to income from continuing operations of $764,000 or $0.20 per diluted share Q1 2001.
Scientific Games and MDI Terminate Letter of Intent8 May 2002
Scientific Games and MDI Entertainment have mutually and amicably terminated negotiations with respect to the previously announced contemplated acquisition of MDI by Scientific Games.
Sun International Offers $200 Million Senior Subordinated Notes Due 20118 May 2002
Sun International are privately offering approximately $200 million of senior subordinated notes due 2011.
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