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Gaming News Archives - Page 5084UK Man Wins Lottery, Huge Race Bet26 June 2002
International News Brief: UK £1.1million lottery winner Les Carvell was hailed the luckiest man in Britain yesterday after a £5 bet on the horses scooped him another £74,500.
Casino Settles Air Quality Suit26 June 2002
News Brief: About 1,000 current and former employees at the Treasure Chest casino in Kenner have agreed to settle a lawsuit over the riverboat's air quality for $2.6 million.
Las Vegas Sands Signs Macau Deal26 June 2002
News Brief: After creating a model of Venice in the Las Vegas desert, Las Vegas Sands signed a deal Wednesday to go into business in Macau with a gaming resort that also will feature canals and gondolas along with the slot machines.
Sportingbet Announces Acquisition of Sporting Odds Limited26 June 2002
Sportingbet plc has acquired the entire share capital of Sporting Odds Limited for a consideration of £4.5m. Sporting Odds is the fixed odds business of spread betting company Sporting Index.
Coinless Systems, Inc. CEO Comments on Gaming Survey26 June 2002
A recent gaming survey by Goldman Sachs & Co. indicates that "cashless" gaming is preferred by those Las Vegas residents who have tried "cashless" slot machines.
Analyst: Online Gaming Potential Cut by Credit Card Ban26 June 2002
Internet gaming companies could see their growth potential cut in half over the next year as major banks refuse to accept online gaming transactions, according to a new study by Bear Stearns gaming analyst Jason Ader.
Sun International Names Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Public Accountant26 June 2002
The Sun International Hotels board of directors have appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP to replace Arthur Andersen LLP as the company's independent public accountant effective immediately.
Michigan Racetracks Post Significant Gains During Triple Crown26 June 2002
Pari-mutuel racetracks in Michigan saw a 13% increase in simulcast wagering for the three days of Triple Crown racing as compared to last year.
Sungold's Horsepower Signs Major New Marketing Partners26 June 2002
GameEast.com, Orient Gaming and Southern Entertainments have entered into marketing agreement with Horsepower2.
German Board Rules in Scientific Games' Favor26 June 2002
Scientific Games reports that a decision regarding the Westlotto contract has been issued in its favor by the German Procurement Board.
Camelot CEO: Royal Family Events, World Cup Caused Lottery Slump26 June 2002
International News Brief: The chief executive of Camelot today told a committee of MPs that a recent slump in sales of lotto tickets was due to the Queen Mother's funeral, the golden jubilee and the World Cup.
Choctaw Indians Ready to Open Next Phase of Resort26 June 2002
News Brief: The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians recently marked another important milestone in the creation of its massive, $750 million resort in the rolling red clay hills of Neshoba County.
Station Denies Plans for British Gambling Shops26 June 2002
Las Vegas locals' gambling industry leader Station Casinos disputed a newspaper report that said Station held talks on setting up locals' gambling shops in Britain.
Nevada Board Wants Online Gambling Ads Investigated26 June 2002
The Nevada Gaming Control board is considering asking the state Attorney General's Office to investigate and crack down on advertising campaigns by online gambling sites that target Nevadans.
UK Town Told to Change Name26 June 2002
International News Brief: A US-based tourism leader says plans to turn the UK town of Blackpool into a glitzy casino resort could fail because its name is too gloomy.
Industry Official: Montanans Support Gambling26 June 2002
New Brief: The failure of backers of a proposed ban on video gambling machines to qualify an initiative for the ballot shows Montanans support gambling, an industry official said Tuesday.
Georgia Judge Halts Use of Poker Machines26 June 2002
News Brief: U.S. District Judge Harold Murphy dashed the hopes of Georgia owners and operators of casino-type video machines Tuesday, then apologized for the financial losses they would suffer.
Casinos Not Welcomed in East Connecticut26 June 2002
News Brief: Many officials in eastern Connecticut said they would be opposed to a casino in their towns after representatives for the Eastern Pequots and Paucatuck Eastern Pequots said Monday they plan to pursue building a casino somewhere in the state.
New Indiana Gambling Caps Called Fair26 June 2002
News Brief: As details are flushed out from the massive tax-and-budget bill the Legislature passed this weekend, communities are just beginning to understand how gambling changes will affect them.
Greektown May Pick New Site26 June 2002
News Brief: Greektown Casino may move to an area just outside its existing entertainment district, giving it more elbow room to build a 400-room hotel and expanded wagering offerings.
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