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Gaming News Archives - Page 5126Interlott Reports Mixed Results25 February 2002
Interlott reports that revenue for Q4 2001 was $9.9 million, slightly above Q4 2000. Net income for the quarter was $333,000, or 5 cents per diluted share, compared with $452,000, or 7 cents, a year ago.
FTC Seeks to Halt Cross-Border Lottery Fraud25 February 2002
The Federal Trade Commission has asked a United States District Court to halt a cross-border telemarketing operation that targets elderly U.S. consumers in an illegal foreign lottery scheme.
Australian Bill Proposes Gambling Restictions25 February 2002
International News Brief: Under measures to tackle problem gambling, Australian poker machines will be barred from accepting $100 notes. Restrictions will also be imposed on cash withdrawals from teller machines at gaming venues.
Oregon Governor Rejects Gambling Expansion Proposal25 February 2002
News Brief: Gov. John Kitzhaber says `no dice’ to a Republican proposal to increase state revenue for schools by expanding video poker with slot machine games.
Mississippi Gaming Classes Bill To Be Killed25 February 2002
News Brief: A House-passed bill that would allow Mississippi universities and two-year colleges to teach gaming courses won't be passed this session.
Delta Downs Reopens After 18-Hour Shutdown25 February 2002
News Brief: Louisiana’s Delta Downs' 1,500 slot-machine casino was open and busy Saturday, a day after state police shut it down for problems handling cash.
Powerball Injects Life Into Colorado Lottery25 February 2002
News Brief: Colorado is faring better in Powerball and Lotto sales than any other state after introducing Powerball, Colorado Lottery officials say.
Top Aussie Casino Investigator Named in Police Inquiry24 February 2002
International News Brief: A top Australian casino and gambling investigator has been named in a hearing into New South Wales police corruption.
Man Slams Car into Detroit Casino; 6 Injured24 February 2002
News Brief: Workers are repairing the Motor City Casino, after an out-of-control driver crashed into the casino's front doors, injuring six people.
The Spanky Chronicles: Lesson Two of The Feared Player (Part 4 of 6)24 February 2002
A six part series about the life of a casino dealer. Here’s the second lesson of the feared player.
NZ Computer Gambling Games Considered24 February 2002
International News Brief: Interactive computer games with a built-in gambling element could be one way of counteracting waning enthusiasm for Lotto, New Zealand Lotteries Commission chief executive told a parliamentary select committee.
How to Avoid Losing Your Money to Investment Frauds23 February 2002
Every year, Americans lose more than a billion dollars to investments that turn out to be fraudulent. Here a few tips that may help potential investors from avoid losing their money.
As I See It22 February 2002
Columnist Jimmy Vaccaro delivers his two bits on the offshore operations that went belly up and bit of advice on next week’s conference tourney games.
Tyson Wants to Reapply for License22 February 2002
Mike Tyson, with sexual assault charges no longer hanging over his head, wants to reapply for a Nevada boxing license with the hope of fighting heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis in Las Vegas this year.
Youbet.com Approved for Account Wagering in California22 February 2002
Youbet.com has received licensing from the California Horse Racing Board authorizing its acceptance of online and telephone horse racing pari-mutuel wagering from California residents.
Judge Allows Tattoo in Boxing Match22 February 2002
A Nevada judge ruled that boxer Clarence ``Bones'' Adams can fight Paulie Ayala Saturday night while wearing a temporary tattoo advertising online casino GoldenPalace.com.
Bellagio Hosts Poker Tournament Series22 February 2002
Bellagio executives are planning to hold a series of nine big-money tournaments this year.
Widow Decries $10,000 Theft of Hubby After Heart Attack22 February 2002
News Brief: John April’s widow is disgusted with whoever stole the $10,000 from her husband’s lifeless body after he suffered and died from a heart attack on the Atlantic casino floor.
School Can't Discipline Teens Charged for Running Gambling Den22 February 2002
News Brief: Pennsylvania officials say that two 17-year-old boys who allegedly ran an speakeasy and gambling den will not be disciplined in school because the criminal charges they face are outside the district's jurisdiction.
Las Vegas Gaming Index Up22 February 2002
The LVIA Gaming Index was up 10.76 points for the week, a 2.8 percent increase, to close at 392.11.
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