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Gaming News Archives - Page 5136Atlantic City Man Who Threatened to Kill Himself is Rescued10 February 2002
News Brief: A police negotiator coaxed an unidentified man down from a ninth-story ledge atop the Resorts Atlantic City parking garage.
The Spanky Chronicles: The Origin of Place Bets (Part 2 of 6)10 February 2002
A six part series about the life of a casino dealer. The story is one of the most logical you’ll find explaining the origin of place bets.
Texas Tribe Bets on Supreme Court in Casino Debate10 February 2002
News Brief: The Tiguas are hoping that the U.S. Supreme Court will allow them to keep the Speaking Rock Casino open. They say they will surrender peacefully if not.
Malaysian Police Promise More Action Against Slot Machine Operators10 February 2002
International News Brief: The Sabah Police Commissioner said a major operation against both legal and illegal slot machine operators would be launched soon. He denied there was any police protection for such outlets.
Leaders Split on Bet Bills10 February 2002
News Brief: A split among sponsors of differing bills to ban Internet gambling appears to be widening as casino executives prepare to decide next week whether to support either one.
$88 Million Jackpot Causes California Lotto Fever9 February 2002
News Brief: California's SuperLotto Plus take for tonight's drawing has grown to $88 million, making it the largest single state lottery in the country and the ninth largest in the state's lottery history.
Debt Relief Ads May Be Offering Bankruptcy9 February 2002
According to the Federal Trade Commission, ads offering relief from debt may involve bankruptcy as part of their solution.
Police Bust Reputed Florida Sports Gambling Ring8 February 2002
News Brief: A yearlong investigation into a reputed Florida sports gambling operation that took bets of up to $10,000 has culminated in the arrest of two men, according to authorities.
Hong Kong Investigation in Track Corruption Grows8 February 2002
Int’l News Brief: The Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption investigation into alleged race rigging and illegal bookmaking activities widened yesterday with another jockey and a work rider being taken in for questioning.
Budweiser Slot Machines Coming By Year's End8 February 2002
Shuffle Master plans to introduce two Budweiser-themed slot machines, one video and one mechanical reel game, by year's end.
Korea Offers Online Soccer Betting8 February 2002
South Korea's sole sports lottery operator, Sports ToTo, is giving Internet-savvy Koreans a way to bet on soccer online.
Brother, Sister Denied Separate $1 Million Jackpot Claims8 February 2002
News Brief: The Nevada Gaming Control Board voted to reject separate $1.1 million jackpot claims filed by a brother and sister who both thought they hit the big jackpots on Bally `Millionaire Sevens’ slot machines at Fitzgeralds' hotel-casino.
Blind Vendor's Future in Limbo After Lottery Theft8 February 2002
News Brief: A blind newsstand vendor’s business is in jeopardy after his employees stole thousands of lottery tickets from him.
Detroit Study: Casinos Didn't Increase Problem Gamblers8 February 2002
News Brief: Statistically, the number of compulsive gamblers has remained relatively steady statewide despite the July 1999 debut of Detroit casinos, according to a new survey by Michigan's Community Health Department.
TVG CEO Pleased With Figures8 February 2002
News Brief: Television Games Network said it has handled $598,271 in wagers by California account holders since Jan. 25, representing 48.4% of the total legal advance deposit wagering handle.
AGA Acquires World Gaming Congress & Expo8 February 2002
The American Gaming Association has acquired the World Gaming Congress & Expo, a move that spells the end of the gaming industry's longest-lived trade show.
NextBank Closes and FDIC Appointed Receiver8 February 2002
The Internet-only bank was closed Thursday by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the FDIC was named receiver.
Malaysia's Genting Falls On Macau Licence Failure8 February 2002
Int’l News Brief: Shares in Malaysia's gaming and leisure Genting group dropped as much as 10 percent on Friday after news it had lost out in the race for one of Macau's three casino licences.
Ameristar Casinos Reports Strong Q4 2001 Results8 February 2002
Ameristar reports net revenues of $160.1 million, an increase of $72.3 million or 82 percent from Q4 2000. Earnings for Q4 2001 were $38.5 million compared to $15.7 million from Q4 2000.
Pinnacle Entertainment Reports Mixed Results for Q4, 20018 February 2002
Pinnacle reports revenues were $123.8 million in Q4 2001, up from $115.8 million in Q4 2000. Net loss was also up to $7.2 million, compared with a net loss of $4.2 in Q4 2000.
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