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Gaming News Archives - Page 5151India's Government Halts Casino Growth15 February 2002
International News Brief: In its determined effort to prevent the growing image of Goa, India, as a gambling haven, the state ministry has decided to stop issuing licenses to new casino projects with immediate effect.
Groups Align to Fight Minnesota Gaming Expansion15 February 2002
News Brief: Opposition to proposals to expand legalized gambling in Minnesota is coming from both sides of the political spectrum.
Investigators Recover Money in Teen Internet Fraud Case15 February 2002
News Brief: Federal investigators have recovered $1.2 million in an Internet securities fraud case but say the teen-ager behind the operation still has not accounted for all the money.
Wisconsin Track Pushes Proposal For Slots15 February 2002
News Brief: Canterbury Park's president expects purses would double and the racing season would be lengthened up to three weeks if a bill permitting slot machines at the track were approved by the Legislature.
$400,000 Hawai'i Gambling Study Proposed15 February 2002
News Brief: Two Hawai’i Senate committees yesterday approved a bill that would authorize a $400,000 study on the economic and social effects of gambling.
Casino Boat Company's Bank Accounts Frozen15 February 2002
News Brief: The FBI has frozen the bank accounts of Florida’s Stardancer Casino Cruises and accused an Ohio banker of helping finance the casino boats with embezzled money.
Oklahoma Track Owners Could Lose Track to City14 February 2002
News Brief: City officials could take over Blue Ribbon Downs this month if the Oklahoma race track's owners don't catch up on loan payments.
Nebraska Horsemen Seek Gaming Machines at Racetracks14 February 2002
News Brief: Nebraska horsemen have signed on to a constitutional petition initiative that would bring electronic gaming devices to the state’s five racetracks and other facilities.
Dogfights Make Comeback in Afghanistan14 February 2002
International News Brief: Dogfighting, which was once banned under Taliban rule, has returned to Afghanistan.
Slots Debut at Louisiana Delta Downs14 February 2002
Hundreds of gamblers jammed Delta Downs on Wednesday to play the 1,500 slot machines on opening day of Louisiana’s first casino at a horse race track.
St. Valentine's Celebrates With a Mega $170 Million California Jackpot14 February 2002
The $170 million California jackpot is the largest single state lottery prize in the nation and the largest jackpot in the lottery’s history.
Q & A: Aqua Online (Part II)14 February 2002
Raj Ramanandi of Aqua Online discusses issues in online gaming, such as protection for players in case a casino folds, excessive bonus offers, industry consolidation and branding.
Australian Football League Manager Stole $374,000 to Feed Gambling Addiction14 February 2002
International News Brief: An Australian Football League manager admits to plundering $374,000 from her department to feed a gambling addiction.
Bookkeeper Accused of Embezzling From School14 February 2002
News Brief: A veteran California high school bookkeeper with a reported gambling problem has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling more than $150,000 from the student body.
Buy Yourself a Lottery Jackpot14 February 2002
News Brief: It would take $41 million to buy every possible combination for tonight’s $125 million. However, you’re left with only a third that much in cash after taxes.
New Industry Group Formed14 February 2002
A new trade organization dedicated to promoting diversity within management of gaming companies has been formed in Las Vegas.
Sports.com, CryptoLogic Sign License Agreement14 February 2002
Sports.com will use CryptoLogic's online gaming technology to extend Internet casino gaming to their European users.
Central Florida Considering Casinos14 February 2002
News Brief: Osceola county in Central Florida may be first to get casino gambling in the state. The county is hoping that casinos maybe to solution to their economic downward spiral.
Foes Vow to Block Station Casino14 February 2002
News Brief: Opponents promised to sue to block U.S. Department of Interior approval of an Indian tribe's bid to acquire land near Sacramento, California, for a new casino that would be operated by Station Casinos.
Companies Showcase Online Gaming Products14 February 2002
Interactive Gaming Institute hosted seminars covering various aspects of the online gaming industry. Many companies showcased their products that would ensure that only players who are legally allowed to gamble online can do so.
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