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Gaming News Archives - Page 5138Las Vegas Casino Numbers Show Gradual Rebound12 February 2002
Despite declines in gaming win, analysts say things are improving for Las Vegas casinos.
International Thunderbird Reports Nicaragua Merger12 February 2002
International Thunderbird Gaming plans to merge with Thunderbird de Nicaragua S.A., which owns and operates the Fiesta Casino at the Intercontinental-Managua with Hopewell Limited, Inc.
Riviera Reports Decrease in Q4 2001 Results12 February 2002
Riviera reports net revenues for Q4 2001 were $44.0 million, down from $49.5 million in Q4 2000. Income from operations was $2.2 million down $1.3 million from Q4 2000.
Magna Entertainment Reports Losses for Q412 February 2002
Magna reports a net loss of $5.0 million, or 6 cents a share for Q4 2001, compared with a loss of $9.1 million, or 11 cents a share, in Q4 2000.
Churchill Downs Results Up for 200112 February 2002
Net revenues for the year totaled $427.0 million, a 17.6 percent increase over $363.0 million in 2000. Net earnings were $22.0 million, a 15.2 percent increase over $19.2 million in the prior year.
Poker.com Acquires www.poker.cc12 February 2002
Poker.com, has acquired www.poker.cc portal. Also, Poker.com has licensed the right to use www.poker.cc to Syzygy Enterprises Ltd. for operating a Poker Sub-License and a Casino License.
Expert Warns Casino Developers of Macau12 February 2002
Macau offers a world of uncertainty for Las Vegas casino developers seeking to tap into the peninsula's estimated $2 billion gambling market, according to a top U.S. scholar.
Atlantic City News Round-Up12 February 2002
A round-up Atlantic City gaming industry news including: Aztar will begin it’s delayed expansion of the Tropicana; Resorts Atlantic City is unsure about its expansion plans and; police have arrested a man for allegedly scamming casinos out of $130,000.
Ohio Will Apply to the Big Game Lottery12 February 2002
News Brief: Ohio will apply to join the Big Game multistate lottery, hoping to tap the potential of astronomical jackpots as a way of stabilizing declining lottery profits and patching a $1.5 billion state budget deficit.
U.S. Congress Poised to Address Gaming Issues12 February 2002
Two bills targeted at banning the use of credit cards, electronic transfers and checks at Internet casinos and a bill banning college sports betting are waiting to emerge in 2002.
Texas Tribal Leader Vows to Reopen Speaking Rock Casino12 February 2002
News Brief: After Tigua Gov. Albert Alvidrez announced that the Texas tribe's casino would comply with a court order and close its doors, he told a cheering crowd that he will continue to fight to reopen the casino.
Italian Offices Searched in Web Betting Probe11 February 2002
News Brief: Tax police have searched the headquarters of the Italian champions AS Roma as part of a probe into the promotion of internet betting on sport, a police spokesman said.
Texas Lawmaker Wants Tyson Denied11 February 2002
News Brief: A state lawmaker said Mike Tyson should not be given a license to fight in Texas and questioned whether the boxer would be subject to arrest if he comes to the state.
Betracer.com, World Gaming Launch First Pari-Mutuel Motor Sport Web Site11 February 2002
World Gaming and Betracer.com based have launched the Internet's first motorsport pari-mutuel wagering site and service in time for the 44th Annual Daytona 500 on February 17, 2002.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Suspends Two Jockeys11 February 2002
News Brief: The Hong Kong Jockey Club suspended the licenses of jockeys John Egan and Robert Fradd Saturday in the wake of the Independent Commission Against Corruption's investigation into possible race fixing.
California Lottery Players Set Sights on $115 Million Jackpot11 February 2002
News Brief: People are lining up to buy SuperLotto Plus tickets in hopes of cashing in Wednesday on the California Lottery's projected $115 million jackpot.
New Super Kansas Cash Lottery Game Announced11 February 2002
News Brief: Beginning Feb. 18, the Kansas Lottery will begin drawing numbers for a Super Kansas Cash game, which will give players more chances to win.
Aspinalls.Com Targets Global Chinese Community11 February 2002
Aspinalls.com, has signed a sponsorship deal with SINA.com to promote
online gaming to the 32 million worldwide Chinese audience.
New Air Service Heading to Atlantic City11 February 2002
News Brief: There will be two flights a day between Atlantic City and Baltimore-Washington International Airport and one daily flight to Portsmouth and White Plains.
Q & A: Aqua Online (Part I)11 February 2002
Online casinos used to choose from among a handful of developers for their gaming software. Now there are scores of companies offering gaming software, including Aqua Online, which has been involved in other aspects of online gaming since 1998.
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