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Gaming News Archives - Page 5081California Senator Calls for Eliminating Cap on Slot Machines8 January 2003
A prominent California legislator believes eliminating the cap on the number of slot machines tribal governments are allowed to operate will help ease the state's budget crisis.
E-gambling Summit Eyes Payment Alternatives8 January 2003
News Brief: Online gambling and betting executives from around the world were in Costa Rica on Tuesday to consider new payment options for their four-billion dollar industry after US credit card companies pulled the plug on the party.
Summit will Address Indian Casinos, Racinos8 January 2003
State red tape could shackle the gaming industry. Racetrack casinos could transform it. Indian casinos could soon dominate it. And the Internet could take it out of the hands of regulators who have controlled it.
New Appointments for BMM North America7 January 2003
Independent testing and certification agency announces new appointments.
Argosy Gaming Company's Next CEO to be Richard J. Glasier7 January 2003
Argosy Gaming Company board has designated Richard J. Glasier, currently the company's President, to succeed CEO James B. Perry upon his retirement.
New Mexico Lottery to Launch Betty Boop Game7 January 2003
The New Mexico Lottery today launched the Betty Boop game. Each ticket costs $2 and gives lottery players 10 chances to win cash prizes of up to $10,000.
South Carolina Education Lottery Growing7 January 2003
News Brief: Despite anti-gambling groups and lobbyists and other nay-sayers, the South Carolina Education Lottery has grown and developed into an even larger enterprise with the October 2002 addition of the Powerball game.
Woman Wins Lottery Ticket Lawsuit7 January 2003
News Brief: A Canadian woman whose winning lottery ticket was stolen is able to claim her prize, a judge has ruled.
Casino Workers Looking for Careers7 January 2003
News Brief: Atlantic City casino workers are looking for jobs that can develop into careers with the promise of opportunities to advance into management positions.
New Appointments for BMM North America7 January 2003
Independent testing and certification agency announces new appointments.
Argosy Gaming Company's Next CEO to be Richard J. Glasier7 January 2003
Argosy Gaming Company board has designated Richard J. Glasier, currently the company's President, to succeed CEO James B. Perry upon his retirement.
Black Leaders Strategize on Gambling Issue7 January 2003
Intent on ensuring that African-American businesses and communities benefit if slot machines are legalized, Maryland's leading black federal and state lawmakers held a closed-door strategy session Monday to prepare for an impending debate on expanded gambling.
NHL Lottery Risks Losing Money7 January 2003
News Brief: The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames need a buying and scratching frenzy by hockey fans over the next 25 days just to break even in their provincial lottery.
Anti-Casino Group Visits Montana Neighborhoods7 January 2003
News Brief: Members of Stop the Casino Group are visiting four council meetings to discuss the controversy involving a proposal to build another casino in their Fox Farm neighborhood.
Indiana Mayor Hopes to Reach Tribal Casino Agreement7 January 2003
News Brief: The new year arrived without an agreement between Gary, Indiana, and the tribe that wants to bring a land-based casino to the city. Mayor Scott King said he still hopes to reach an agreement.
Seneca Casino Cops Lose Funding7 January 2003
News Brief: Due to budget constraints, the stepped-up police presence around Seneca Niagara Casino is scheduled to end Sunday.
West Sacramento Revisits Casino Petition7 January 2003
News Brief: The West Sacramento City Council is expected to decide Wednesday what to do about a successful referendum petition aimed at overturning an Indian casino deal.
Governor: Slot Expansion Not Answer to Kentucky's Woes7 January 2003
News Brief: Legislation to allow slot machines at Kentucky racetracks will not gain passage in this year's General Assembly session if it is proposed as a way of easing the state's budget woes, Gov. Paul Patton and legislative leaders said yesterday.
Connecticut Lawmakers Repeal Gambling Law7 January 2003
News Brief: State lawmakers, after a day of debate, repealed Connecticut's Las Vegas Nights law that permits churches and civic groups to raise money in casino-type gambling.
Indiana Downs Pleads for OTB7 January 2003
News Brief: Indiana Downs resumed its jockeying for an off-track betting parlor in Indianapolis, asking the Indiana Horse Racing Commission to amend its operating permit to allow the OTB.
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