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Gaming News Archives - Page 5113Kansas Legislators to Tackle Slot Machine Issue18 March 2002
News Brief: The Kansas Legislature is considering a plan to allow slot machines at Wichita Greyhound Park, four other horse or dog tracks, and dozens of veterans' clubs across the state.
U.K. Casino Sues Over Bounced Cheques18 March 2002
International News Brief: Fouad Al Zayat, affectionately known on the London gambling circuit as The Fat Man, is being sued by the Ritz casino over £2 million in bounced cheques in the biggest court action of its kind.
Atlantic City Casinos May Have to Axe Andersen17 March 2002
News Brief: The aftershocks of Enron could soon hit the local casino industry. Typically, Atlantic City state gaming regulators bar indicted companies and individuals from doing business with the casinos.
Virtual Stable Enhancement will Help Racing Fans Follow Triple Crown Contenders16 March 2002
Racing fans will be able to track the progress of the leading
contenders for this year's Visa Triple Crown more closely as a result of enhancements to Equibase Company's Virtual Stable.
Prairie Meadows May Cut Purses Next Year15 March 2002
News Brief: A 2003 pact that would cut purses at Prairie Meadows by one-third is nearly done say racetrack and Thoroughbred officials.
Three Arrested in Alleged Thefts from Slot Machines15 March 2002
Three workers at the Isle of Capri riverboat casinos were arrested and more than $390,000 seized in a scheme to steal money from slot machines, state police said Thursday.
Enron Scandal: Casinos Stand by Anderson15 March 2002
Since the Enron Corp. scandal broke, only one major Las Vegas client, the Hard Rock Hotel, has fired Arthur Andersen as its independent auditor. The Company's knowledge of the gaming industry is held in high regard.
Florida Measure Rejected by Court15 March 2002
A proposal that would let voters decide if Florida's horse and dog tracks can install slot machines was struck down by the Florida Supreme Court.
Chances Slim for Kentucky Gambling Bill15 March 2002
The presiding officers of the House and Senate repeated their opinions today that there is little chance for passage of a bill to let Kentucky horse tracks open slot machine casinos.
Casino Giants Fight for Notice in Rhode Island15 March 2002
News Brief: Two Las Vegas-based gambling giants are duking it out in Rhode Island.
House Kills Idaho Gambling Study Plans15 March 2002
News Brief: North Idaho legislators led a successful fight Thursday to kill plans for a $60,000 study of the social and economic costs of gambling.
Horse Racing Fans Graying and Fewer, But Betting More14 March 2002
News Brief: In New Jersey, horse racing fans -- always overwhelmingly male -- are growing older. Each year, fewer are going to the tracks.
Best Mate Claims U.K. Gold Cup Glory14 March 2002
International News Brief: `Best Mate' won the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup as `Looks Like Trouble's' bid for a second successive victory ended in failure.
Florida Lotto Jackpot Rolls Over to an Estimated $25 Million14 March 2002
The Jackpot for this Saturday's Florida Lotto drawing is estimated at $25 Million!
An Update on Internet Gambling Bill HR 321514 March 2002
Legislative Update: A breakdown of Bill HR 3215 which has been sent to full Judicial Committee for mark-up. This bill seeks to amend the Federal criminal code regarding interstate gambling and to increase the term of imprisonment for violations.
2 Charged in Loan Sharking at Mohegan Sun14 March 2002
News Brief: Two New York men were arrested Tuesday night by state police at the Mohegan Sun Casino and charged with running a high-stakes loan sharking network.
Gambling's the Apple Martini of Nicole's Eye14 March 2002
News Brief: Nicole Kidman revealed to millions of Americans tonight two of her favourite vices: gambling and apple martinis.
PlusLotto Announces Move into Asian Market14 March 2002
Pluslotto expands into the Asian Gaming market.
Net Gambling System Selected; Free-Play Prizes to be Dropped14 March 2002
WagerWorks Inc. of San Francisco said today it was selected by MGM Mirage of Las Vegas to develop its online casinos.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Selling Shares14 March 2002
Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian's Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., owner of the movie library that includes the James Bond and Rocky films, said it's selling 10.6 million common shares to raise $174.1 million.
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