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Gaming News Archives - Page 5152Louisiana Casino's Practices Criticized14 May 2002
News Brief: Louisiana State Police claim that Bossier City casino owner Jack Binion funneled money through a dummy corporation to boost the boat's track record of doing business with minority firms.
Missouri Casino Loss Limits Stay14 May 2002
News Brief: Lawmakers looking for ways to raise money for next year's underfunded state budget have rejected a proposal to repeal Missouri's unique loss limits for casino gamblers.
Last Day for Public Input on South African Gambling Law14 May 2002
International News Brief: The public has until the end of today to comment on draft regulations which could see limited payout gambling machines in taverns and other recreation places in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
Florida Tribe Ceremony Kicks Off Casino Construction14 May 2002
News Brief: Under an oak tree where its elders incorporated as a tribe, the Seminole Tribe of Florida on Monday ceremonially set in motion the construction of its latest venture: a $315 million Hard Rock hotel-casino project.
Illinois Board Rejects Latest Casino Offer14 May 2002
News Brief: The Illinois Gaming Board said Monday that it has rejected the latest buyout offer for rights to a long-stalled Rosemont casino, despite pleas from Gov. Ryan’s administration to consider that the deal would include a big payout to the fiscally strapped state.
California Bill Introduced to Ban Online Gambling14 May 2002
News Brief: A California legislator is lobbying to put the brakes on online gaming.
Ohio Gambling Opponents Respond to Court Decision14 May 2002
A anti-gambling group responds to an Ohio court's decision to deny a motion for preliminary injunction to stop the Ohio Lottery from beginning ticket sales this week for the Big Game Mega Millions multi-state lottery.
Olympic Sports Seeks to Expand Client Base13 May 2002
Jamaica-based Olympic Sports. which is on the speed dial of virtually every sports betting syndicate, wiseguy and follower, is determined to attract a much wider array of bettors than it now services.
War Emblem Prepares for Next Step13 May 2002
Now that the 128th Kentucky Derby has been analyzed, broken down, replayed and reworked to justify the victory by winner War Emblem, the focus switches to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes.
As I See It13 May 2002
The Nevada Gaming Commission is having an open meeting on the issue of allowing intrastate wagering, at which the general public will be allowed to state its views. This dialogue that would have been considered blasphemy 10 years ago.
Lottery Fever Hits Ontario13 May 2002
Lottery lovers will be back buying tickets in corner stores and coffee shops next week as the Ontario’s Lotto Super 7 jackpot grows to a record $34 million.
NTRA, Sega Plan Interactive Game13 May 2002
News Brief: The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has signed a licensing agreement with video-game company Sega to market an interactive game throughout North America in which players assume the roles of breeder, trainer, jockey, and owner of a Thoroughbred racehorse.
Powerball Hits $80 Million13 May 2002
Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Saturday's drawing the Powerball jackpot will grow to an estimated $80 million. That's the largest lottery jackpot in the nation.
Sports Betting on Campus13 May 2002
Have you ever wondered how many of the students on your campus are looking for money today, to pay for a wager they lost? Do you realize that there are students and athletes who will be placing a bet on your schools games this week?
Sports Betting on Campus13 May 2002
Have you ever wondered how many of the students on your campus are looking for money today, to pay for a wager they lost? Do you realize that there are students and athletes who will be placing a bet on your schools games this week?
Lawyer: Casinos Treated Embezzler 'Like a Queen,'13 May 2002
News Brief: A former US Bank manager who admitted to embezzling at least $410,000 and squandering all of it playing the slots at Central City and Black Hawk casinos was sentenced Friday to 21 months in federal prison.
Missing Aussie Winning Lottery Ticket Found in Car13 May 2002
International News Brief: A winning lottery ticket that sparked a mini `gold rush' in a gold mining town in western Australia last year has been found in the glove compartment of a family's car, a lottery spokesman said Monday.
Sentence Upheld In Laundering Case13 May 2002
A Las Vegas court has upheld the conviction and sentence of a San Francisco woman who stole money from a bank where she worked and then laundered it through Las Vegas casinos.
JCM Unveils New Intelligent Cash Box System13 May 2002
The Intelligent Cash Box system has been endorsed by gaming manufacturers and has already received approval for use in Michigan.
William Hill to Float in London13 May 2002
International News Brief: William Hill has confirmed it is to float on the London Stock Exchange.
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