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Gaming News Archives - Page 5087Scientific Games, Mandalay Sign Exclusive Licensing Agreement25 November 2002
Scientific Games has signed a licensing agreement with Mandalay Resort Group permitting Scientific Games to promote new instant ticket games using Mandalay logos, designs and visual representations.
New Park Place CEO Sticks to Established Strategy25 November 2002
News Brief: The new chief executive Park Place Entertainment says the company will focus on operations and insists there is a strategy to unite its far-flung casinos despite Wall Street doubts.
South African Trade Minister Defends National Lottery25 November 2002
International News Brief: The national lottery was the best-regulated form of gambling in South Africa, Trade and Industry Minister Alec Erwin said in defence of the game for which the government has fielded considerable criticism.
Gaming Issues Advance Throughout US25 November 2002
The elections of 2002, combined with continuing state fiscal crises, have "unleashed the dogs of gambling," industry insiders and critics said.
Official Touts Indian Casino In Maine25 November 2002
News Brief: A city councilor is pledging to put his city in the running for a casino by campaigning for a referendum to gauge residents' support.
Greektown Casino Ejects Video Poker Players25 November 2002
News Brief: Greektown Casino has ejected about 30 video poker players in recent weeks because they have become unprofitable customers, casino officials said.
Online 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.
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