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Gaming News Archives - Page 5076Sportsbook Scene by Buzz Daly1 May 2002
Column: New premium offshore book targeting U.S. bettors,
Grande Sports, is ready to launch.
MTR Gaming Group Opens New Hotel at West Virginia Track Resort1 May 2002
MTR Gaming Group is opening a new hotel at its Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort.
NJ Big Game Winner Plans to Keep Job1 May 2002
News Brief: The ceiling tiles are waterlogged, the linoleum floor is cracked and the walls are peeling at the struggling Portuguese restaurant run by Jorge Lopes. It's not exactly the kind of place you'd expect a multimillionaire to be managing.
Gambling Beats Gas Profits1 May 2002
News Brief: Having their clientele play five video lottery machines has been a lot more profitable for a father-son business than pumping gasoline at a former Kanawha City, West Virgnia, service station.
Hawai'i Gambling, Drug House Raided1 May 2002
News Brief: Police raided a house in Kalihi, Hawai’i and arrested 25 people on suspicion of gambling and drugs violations. The property has been the scene of numerous drug and gambling arrests. It has also been used for cockfights.
Connecticut to Host Gambling Awareness Week1 May 2002
News Brief: New London County's Citizens Task Force on Addictions and members of the southeastern Connecticut legislative delegation announced Monday that the state will host the first ever Gambling Awareness Week next month.
Lawyer: Depression Prompt Casino Heist1 May 2002
News Brief: Stealing $148,500 from the Club Cal Neva casino was the only away security guard Muriel Rucker felt she could escape the shadowy depression that plagued her life, her lawyer said during a sentencing hearing.
MGM Mirage Director To Sell 210,000 Shares1 May 2002
News Brief: MGM director Alex Yemenidjian has filed to sell 210,000 shares, which he valued at $8.2 million.
Pinnacle Might Expand Louisiana Resort1 May 2002
Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. might take on a partner and expand the size of a planned riverboat casino resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the company's chief officer says.
Atlantic City Development Boom1 May 2002
Harrah's Atlantic City will open a $200 million hotel expansion this morning. In a broader sense, it also signals the start of an unprecedented citywide boom that figures to change the way casinos do business and change the image of a one-dimensional city.
Lebanon's Casino du Liban to get New Board by End-June1 May 2002
International News Brief: The Lebanese Finance Ministry on Sunday accused Casino du Liban of mismanagement and withholding funds from investors, and promised to replace the casino board by June 30.
Saskatchewan Native Casino Deal Criticized1 May 2002
Critics are questioning a 25-year gambling deal the Saskatchewan government made with the federation that represents the province's First Nations.
New Brunswick Government Cool to Casino Proposal1 May 2002
The New Brunswick government isn't warm to the idea of a casino in the province.
Kansas Tribe To Remove Slots1 May 2002
An Kansas Indian tribe will remove slot machines from a temporary casino in the Kansas City's downtown area, authorities said Tuesday.
Tropicana, Condo Owners Settle Expansion Dispute1 May 2002
News Brief: Tropicana and condo owners trying to block the casino's expansion settled their differences one day before Tuesday's gala groundbreaking ceremony.
South Carolina Hit with Lottery Thefts1 May 2002
News Brief: Since South Carolinians began playing the state’s new lottery in January, about 75 people have been charged with stealing game tickets.
New York Budge Shortfall to Speed Up Gambling Expansion1 May 2002
News Brief: New York's budget problems have worsened because of weak personal income tax collections, prompting legislative leaders to look for ways to speed up the rollout of expanded gambling.
Japanese Agency Head 'Paid to Avoid Probe'1 May 2002
International News Brief: New allegations have emerged that the former president of a Japanese talent agency paid 150 ($1.2) million yen to politically influential company executives to ensure his alleged gambling was not investigated.
SEC: Teen Scam Artist is Repeat Offender1 May 2002
News Brief: According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Cole A. Bartiromo had already been in trouble with federal regulators when he orchestrated the Internet scam last fall that defrauded victims of more than $1 million.
Consultant: UK Online Gambling Still Far Away1 May 2002
It may be the case that the UK is to become the world leader in online gaming, but it won't be for a number of years.
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