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Gaming News Archives - Page 5161Powerball Grows to $43 Million3 January 2002
No one correctly matched all six numbers in last night's Powerball drawing pushing Saturday's jackpot to an estimated $43 million.
Michigan Lottery's Big Game Jackpot Climbs to $58 Million3 January 2002
Dreams of instant wealth are swirling through the minds of Michigan Lottery players as the Michigan Lottery's Big Game jackpot sits at an estimated $58 million for the January 4th drawing.
Park Place Unifies Rewards Program3 January 2002
Park Place will unify all its casino player loyalty clubs under a single, new, umbrella program: Park Place Connection.
Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Increase in Holidays3 January 2002
News Brief: The holidays are the time when there is an increase in calls to bookies and to the Wisconsin Problem Gambling Helpline.
Child Neglect a Problem at Indiana Casinos3 January 2002
News Brief: Indiana law prohibits anyone under 21 from entering riverboat casinos, but that doesn't keep adults from leaving their children outside while they gamble.
Man Wins $1 Million on High Rollers Slot Machine3 January 2002
News Brief: A carpenter bet $20 on a High Rollers slot machine in Atlantic City and won $1,018,861 on New Year's Eve.
Study to Examine Self-Banning Gambling Program3 January 2002
News Brief: A planned three-year study should help assess whether compulsive gamblers are getting counseling under Missouri's pioneering self-banning program and how many problem gamblers still manage to get back into casinos.
Study: Youths Encouraged to Gamble Their Fortunes Away3 January 2002
News Brief: A new Canadian study confirms news reports that young people in particular have flocked to gambling as a pastime over the past 10 years.
Former Stripper Accused of Stealing from Gambler3 January 2002
News Brief: A former exotic dancer is currently standing trial in Hull, Quebec, on a charge of stealing $124,000 in winning lottery tickets from a man who is one of the biggest clients of lottery organizations.
Stunning December for Atlantic City Casinos3 January 2002
News Brief: The Atlantic City casino industry pulled off a financial miracle last month, apparently avoiding the first annual revenue decline in its history. The city's dozen casinos reported an 18.2 percent gain in December gross gambling revenue, to $349.1 million.
London Clubs Says No Takeover Talks3 January 2002
Intl. News Brief: Debt-laden casino operator London Clubs International says it has not received a takeover offer and was not soliciting one, after speculation that the company was in talks boosted its shares.
International Thunderbird Gaming Operations Update3 January 2002
Thunderbird Gaming continues to challenge the Mexico Government's closure orders for the three Mexico operations. Q4 revenues are expected to exceed Q3.
Boston Media Reschedules iGamingWorld 20023 January 2002
Boston Media has rescheduled its premier gaming marketing event for June 24-26, 2002.
New Mexico Racing Track Expanding Casino3 January 2002
News Brief: The southern New Mexico Sunland Park horse racing track is finishing up a $15 million renovation and expansion project.
Austrian Owners of a Jericho Casino Sue Palestinian Insurers3 January 2002
Intl. News Brief: The Austrian owners of a popular casino in Jericho closed by Mideast violence are suing Palestinian insurers, seeking $45 million in compensation.
Commission Recommends Casinos for Mexican Tourist Spots3 January 2002
Intl. News Brief: In a controversial throw of the dice, a Mexican governmental commission is recommending the legalization of casinos, in tourist destinations.
PBL Online Casino Lures Asian Players3 January 2002
Intl. News Brief: Kerry Packer's Australian firm, Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd., launches an Internet casino from Vanuatu. It will not accept bets from Australia or the U.S., but will target Asian gamblers.
Pauma's Test of Craps, Roulette with Cards a Success3 January 2002
News Brief: California Casino Pauma's test of its craps and roulette games was so successful that the tables are being specially modified to accommodate the card-shuffling devices that Pauma contends make the games legal under the tribe's state compact.
Wisconsin Woman Accused of Sending Retired Racing Greyhounds to their Deaths2 January 2002
News Brief: A former greyhound kennel owner and an assistant have been accused of sending retired racing dogs to their deaths in medical experiments.
Sun International Hotels Launches Casino Atlantis Online2 January 2002
The site is the first to begin operating after three licenses for online casinos were awarded in September by the Isle of Man.
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