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Gaming News Archives - Page 5078Online Gambling on the Rise25 November 2002
News Brief: Internet-based gambling is soaring, said Sebastian Sinclair, president of Christiansen Capital Advisors, a New York-based company that keeps gambling industry statistics.
Illinois Casino Wants Fine Reduced25 November 2002
News Brief: The Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin has mounted an aggressive effort to persuade the Illinois Gaming Board to reduce a $7.2 million fine based on allegations of contracts with a mob-connected firm and improper shredding of documents.
California Bingo Hall at Center of International Controversy25 November 2002
The Hawaiian Gardens Bingo Club is the largest California bingo hall and is at the center of an international controversy over donations.
Kentucky Casino Plan Faces Obstacles25 November 2002
News Brief: Despite pledges to boost the local standard of living, create jobs, spur economic development, eliminate local property taxes, plans for a casino in Owensboro, Kentucky, face a myriad of political and legal challenges.
Jimmy V: As I See It22 November 2002
As you all know, the Republicans have taken over control, which has put a lot of people here in Nevada in a defensive posture once again concerning the future of sports betting in our state.
Regulators Renew Prairie Meadows' License22 November 2002
News Brief: Iowa regulators have voted to renew gambling licenses for Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, rejecting arguments that $15 million is too much for horse racing prize money.
Former Head of Problem Gambling Group Gambled with Funds22 November 2002
International News Brief: The former head of New Zealand’s Problem Gambling Foundation spent nearly tens of thousands of the organisation's money inappropriately, some of it on gambling, an independent report into his spending has found.
South Korea's Online Addiction22 November 2002
International News Brief: South Korea’s efforts are already under way to try to tackle the growing problem of internet addiction. More than a third of South Korea’s web users thought to be at risk of dependency.
Man with Lottery Solution Doesn't Bet on Lottery22 November 2002
News Brief: Bill Atwood teaches classes he says can improve the chances of winning lotteries. However, he makes his money by selling his book and teaching classes, not by playing lottery.
Man Stole Kids' Baseball Fund for Gambling22 November 2002
News Brief: George T. Lycos admitted stealing $77,000 as commissioner of his kid's baseball league in northwest suburban Elk Grove Village, Illinois. He blamed his crime on his 15-year gambling addiction.
Ohio, Kentucky Lottery Sales On Track22 November 2002
News Brief: Despite a slumping economy, lottery ticket sales in Ohio and Kentucky are on track to meet or beat sales for last year.
S&P Raises Alliance Gaming Rating22 November 2002
News Brief: Standard & Poor's has raised its corporate credit rating for Alliance Gaming Corp. to double-'B'-minus from single-'B'-plus due to the company's steadily improving operating performance and Standard & Poor's view that these trends are sustainable.
Singapore Police Crackdown on Illegal Gambling22 November 2002
International News Brief: Singapore police hit the jackpot when their biggest-ever raid on sport clubs netted 407 illegal gaming machines.
Manitoba Gaming Minister, Native Leaders to Discuss About Casino Plan22 November 2002
News Brief: Native leaders will meet with the provincial gaming minister next week to talk about stalled plans to open more casinos.
Ohio Senator Proposes Slot Machines in Racetracks22 November 2002
News Brief: Senator Lou Blessing has introduced a bill that would authorize the installation of electronic slot machines at Ohio's seven racetracks to raise new revenue for the state.
Park Place Eyes Massachusetts Casinos22 November 2002
Park Place Entertainment has hired an influential Massachusetts lobbying firm to represent Park Place's interests as the Bay State considers allowing casino gambling.
Internet Gambling Wins Key Ruling22 November 2002
Internet gambling supporters won a major legal victory Thursday when a federal appeals court in Louisiana upheld an earlier dismissal of a class-action lawsuit by people who lost money gambling in Internet casinos.
Woman Loses False Jackpot Case22 November 2002
News Brief: The Mississippi Supreme Court has rejected an Alabama woman's challenge to the denial of jackpot winnings at Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall in Tunica.
Reno Hotel Wins Casino License22 November 2002
News Brief: Downtown Reno is regaining a casino, 13 months after the old Flamingo Reno shut down.
California Tribal Casinos on Winning Streak22 November 2002
California tribal casinos have shed their lounge lizard, nickel-and-dime bets, cinder block shack image. Today, they’re sophisticated resorts bringing in wealthy gamblers from Beverly Hills.
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