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Gaming News Archives - Page 5125New Jersey Amendment Might Allow Slots20 September 2002
News Brief: An amendment to New Jersey's constitution that would allow slot-machine gaming outside the borders of Atlantic City was proposed to the state's Tourism and Gaming Committee.
Tribal Casinos Target Women20 September 2002
Mirroring recent trends popularized in Las Vegas resorts, a growing number of Indian casinos are diversifying their retail and entertainment amenities to better attract female customers.
Anti-Smoking Campaign Threatens Casino Profits20 September 2002
News Brief: Perhaps the biggest threat to growth in the U.S. casino industry comes not from antigambling interests, but from health-conscious public officials who are pressuring for smoke-free venues.
South Carolina Profits from North Carolina's Lottery Defeat20 September 2002
News Brief: To store owners south of the border, North Carolina's lottery defeat Tuesday was like hitting the jackpot.
Arizona Allowed to Make Gaming Compacts20 September 2002
News Brief: A federal appeals court has overturned an order that was blocking Arizona's governor from negotiating Indian gaming compacts without the Legislature's consent.
Experts: Mexico May Legalize Gambling20 September 2002
International News Brief: Mexican lawmakers may legalize casino gambling this year, opening the door to a potentially enormous gaming market, according to experts said.
Emerald Casino Figure Faces Federal Charges20 September 2002
News Brief: Federal prosecutors added new charges and a new co-defendant to a fraud case against one of the Emerald Casino shareholders accused by Illinois gaming regulators of having ties to organized crime.
Wisconsin Lawsuit Over Gaming Compacts Reinstated20 September 2002
News Brief: A Wisconsin appeals court has reinstated Dairyland Greyhound Park’s lawsuit against the governor, which seeks to bar the administration from renegotiating compacts that allow American Indian tribes to run casinos.
Warren Eves: Observations on NFL19 September 2002
According to Warren Eves, New England has silenced the oddsmaking doubters. The Super Bowl champs are the real deal.
Buzz Daly: Parity-Driven NFL Ensures Every Dog Shall Have its Day19 September 2002
According to Buzz, the NFL's relentless quest for parity has kicked in with a vengeance as last week's results could best be described by the old movie title, `Dog Day Afternoon’.
Miss America Slots to Arrive In Atlantic City19 September 2002
News Brief: Meet the new Miss America. She stands 8 feet tall, weighs 250 pounds and eats quarters.
25 Cent Lottery Tickets Offered19 September 2002
The Michigan Lottery will take bets as small as a quarter in a new game starting Oct. 13.
Liverpool's New Casino to Open in Fall19 September 2002
International News Brief: Liverpool’s new £6 million waterfront casino will be open for business by the end of November.
InterCasino Launches into the French Market19 September 2002
To celebrate the Grand Opening, InterCasino France is offering a stunning 100% match on first September deposits.
Philippines' Illegal Gambling Lord Faces Arrest19 September 2002
International News Brief: Suspected big-time jueteng lord Melchor Caluag, will find himself facing two more warrants of arrests for illegal gambling after he emerge from the hospital where he is recuperating from gunshot wounds he suffered from an attack.
Seattle Casino Files for Bankruptcy19 September 2002
News Brief: Seattle’s Funsters Grand Casino filed for bankruptcy, almost half a year after gambling regulators filed charges against the casino for not having enough money to pay out jackpots and issuing employees bad paychecks.
Mississippi Casino Revenue Plunges19 September 2002
News Brief: Mississippi casino officials and casino analysts are befuddled over August's revenue figures, which indicate double-digit drop-offs from July's record winnings and from last August.
Colorado Casino Take up From 200119 September 2002
News Brief: Colorado casinos reported $64.6 million in adjusted gross proceeds in August, down just $973 from July's record month.
Executives Explain Growth Strategies19 September 2002
A parade of executives from major Las Vegas casino companies impressed visitors at an industry conference and trade show Wednesday with bullish financial outlooks for the remainder of the year and early next year.
Australian Operator Warns of Short Term Difficulties19 September 2002
International News Brief: Australian casino and resort operator Burswood Ltd today warned operating conditions would remain difficult in the short term.
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