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Gaming News Archives - Page 5098Judge Approves VLT Trial Against Loto Quebec7 May 2002
Quebec's promotion and operation of video lottery terminals is to go on trial in a lawsuit that is expected to draw international attention.
Turnover Crisis Hits Hong Kong Jockey Club6 May 2002
International News Brief: Hong Kong’s Jockey Club is heading for its lowest betting turnover in seven years though the situation could improve if legislators pass the Gaming Ordinance Amendment bill on May 22.
Kentucky Derby TV Ratings Unchanged6 May 2002
News Brief: No direct competition from professional basketball playoffs for the second straight year helped NBC earn nearly the same overnight television ratings for the Kentucky Derby as it did a year ago.
War Emblem Returns Big Money at Kentucky Derby6 May 2002
News Brief: War Emblem returned big money to bettors who ventured a few bucks Saturday on No. 5 in the Kentucky Derby.
Hong Kong Illegal Bookie Gangs Busted6 May 2002
International News Brief: Police arrested 21 people Sunday after smashing three illegal bookmaking gangs as part of a government crackdown on gambling ahead of the World Cup tournament.
More Than Mount Rushmore at Black Hills, South Dakota6 May 2002
There's much more to do in the Black Hills of South Dakota than just admire Mount Rushmore. You can hike just about anywhere; gamble in Deadwood, check out the old Wild West mining town where Wild Bill Hickok was gunned down; and see the emerging monument to Chief Crazy Horse.
Powerball Hits $61 Million6 May 2002
Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the jackpot will grow to an estimated $61 million.
Gambling Addiction Fueling Crime6 May 2002
A growing number of Canadians are being driven to white-collar crime by a potent new force -- gambling addictions that create a thirst for cash and can prompt ordinary people to embezzle millions of dollars.
Manitoba Government Can Seize Lottery Prizes for Child Support6 May 2002
A new Manitoba law allows the government to take lottery winnings from parents who owe child support.
Florida Lottery Launches "Let Freedom Ring" Scratch-Off Game6 May 2002
Florida Lottery players can celebrate their freedom and take stock in America by playing the Lottery's newest Scratch-Off game, Let Freedom Ring.
Australian Gambling Venues Break Ban6 May 2002
International News Brief: Poker machine venues have been caught welcoming banned gambling addicts. Melbourne pubs and clubs are failing to impose bans designed to keep out problem gamblers.
Israeli Bank Manager Embezzles to Pay off Brother's Gambling Debts6 May 2002
International News Brief: A Tel Aviv assistant investment manager has admitted to embezzling millions from the Trade Bank to help pay off her brother’s gambling debts. She is also accused of having links to the leaders of organized crime.
New Mexico Casinos Net $97 Million in Slot Revenues for Quarter6 May 2002
Ten New Mexico pueblos with gambling casinos generated nearly $97 million in net slot machine revenues in this last quarter, according to reports filed with the state.
California Casinos Win Big With Slots6 May 2002
News Brief: Academic observers and Indian gaming leaders say slots in the California’s busiest casinos, earn much more than Las Vegas’ on average.
Analyst Optimistic About Atlantic City6 May 2002
News Brief: Jason Ader of Bear Stearns & Co. likes what he sees in the Atlantic City casino industry this year.
Venetian, Las Vegas Sands, Announce $850 Million Offering of Mortgage Notes6 May 2002
Venetian Casino Resort and Las Vegas Sands, Inc. announced today plans to offer approximately $850 million in aggregate principal amount of mortgage notes.
Casino Leaders Gather For Southern Gaming Summit6 May 2002
News Brief: Thousands of casino and lottery executives, financial officers and investors will attend the Southern Gaming Summit on Wednesday and Thursday at the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center.
California Top State in Tribal Casino Revenues6 May 2002
News Brief: A new study shows California is the leader among states in producing Indian gaming revenue.
Money Laundering Web Site Tackles Challenges of Bill C-22 Compliance6 May 2002
About Business Crimes Solutions Inc. has created a website to educate the public about Bill C-22 and how to assist in the fight against money laundering.
Gala Plans Online Bingo Site6 May 2002
International News Brief: UK’s Gala Bingo is to launch an interactive gaming site as it seeks to expand the Gala brand ahead of a possible flotation later this year.
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