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Gaming News Archives - Page 5122Alberta Casino Hits Bump in Road5 September 2002
News Brief: Calgary’s response to the Tsuu T'ina Nation's casino application will hinge on how the band addresses transportation issues and a desperately needed road across the reserve to the deep south, says Mayor Dave Bronconnier.
Tribe Wins Detroit Lawsuit5 September 2002
News Brief: The tribe that brought a lawsuit against the City of Detroit over its casino ordinance will get at least $545,094 in attorneys' fees and costs in the 5-year-old case.
Israeli Casino Owners Accused of Money Laundering5 September 2002
International News Brief: Israeli police have gathered evidence that owners of a floating casino have been concealing revenue and laundered money.
California Slot Tax Approved5 September 2002
News Brief: On a unanimous vote, the California Gambling Control Commission approved a plan to tax slot machine revenues before tribes deduct operating expenses.
Tennessee Baptist Church Launches Anti-Lottery Campaign5 September 2002
News Brief: The Tennessee Baptist Convention has sent volunteers in three big trucks across the state to deliver nearly 3.3 million pieces of anti-lottery material to its members.
South Dakota Governor Candidate Suggests Gambling Limit5 September 2002
News Brief: America's economy would be bolstered if gambling losses were limited to 10 percent of a player's net income, an Independent candidate for South Dakota governor said.
Louisiana Governor Helping Tribe with Casino Plan5 September 2002
News Brief: Governor Mike Foster has asked the U.S. Interior Department for guidance on whether DeSoto Parish is a suitable home for the Jena Band of Choctaws, stymied in at least four efforts to build a casino.
Maine Casino Study Uses Tribal Data5 September 2002
News Brief: A Maine task force studying the effects of casino gambling on the state will base its findings on data already developed by the two Indian tribes pushing the idea.
Taj Mahal, Caesar's Fined5 September 2002
News Brief: Taj Mahal and Caesar’s paid $174,000 to New Jersey on Wednesday to settle charges that they violated various gaming regulations.
Washington Joining Nine Other States in Lottery4 September 2002
News Brief: Washington launches its `Mega Millions' lottery today, joining nine other states to hawk tickets for America's richest jackpots, with profits used to help balance sagging state budgets.
Florida Lotto Jackpot Reaches $66 Million4 September 2002
Florida Lotto jackpot has rolled over nine times to an estimated $66 million.
Two Former Casino Workers Sentenced to Jail4 September 2002
News Brief: Two former employees of Station Casino-St. Charles have been sentenced for conspiracy and money laundering charges involving more than $2 million.
Michigan Lottery Players Celebrate With '$2,000,000 Celebration' Instant Game4 September 2002
Michigan Lottery players will have cause to celebrate this fall with the introduction of the Lottery's newest $20 instant game, "$2,000,000 Celebration," which hits ticket counters statewide on September 5.
Powerball Jackpot Rolls to $70 Million4 September 2002
Since no ticket won the top prize in the August 31, 2002, Powerball drawing, the jackpot now rolls to $70 million for the Wednesday, September 4, 2002, drawing.
Alliance Buys LSI Casino Management System4 September 2002
Slot machine maker Alliance Gaming Corp. has acquired a software system known as the LSI Casino Management System from developer Logical Solutions International.
Mandalay's Internet Bookings Soar4 September 2002
Mandalay Resort Group said room reservations made directly over its Internet websites grew by about 25 percent in the first half of the company's 2003 fiscal year compared to the same period last year.
Saratoga Handle Up, Attendance Down4 September 2002
News Brief: Saratoga Race Course reported an increase in total handle and a slight decline in attendance for its 36-day meet, which concluded on Monday.
For Casinos, Best Month Ever in Atlantic City4 September 2002
News Brief: Atlantic City casinos enjoyed a record-breaking August, and a deceptively good summer, executives said.
New Zealand's Sky City Shopping in Australia4 September 2002
International News Brief: The Australian Financial Review has reported that as Sky City's Adelaide casino begins to turn around, the company has adopted an acquisitional mood at a post-results roadshow in Australia.
Quova Partners with Online Gaming Systems4 September 2002
Online Gaming Systems has incorporated Quova’s GeoPoint into its interactive online gaming platform to add jurisdictional control to its full-function gaming software and create a turnkey solution that will assure regulatory and jurisdictional compliance for OGS customers.
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