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Gaming News Archives - Page 5163Study: 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.
Chief Operating Officer Leaves World Gaming plc2 January 2002
David Pasieka, who took the COO job in July, departs for unexplained reasons. Rodney Davis, who became CFO in July, takes on the COO position on an interim basis.
Former New Jersey Gaming Regulator Dies2 January 2002
Walter N. Read, a member of a politically connected family who was a partner is one of southern New Jersey's most prominent law firms before serving as chairman of the state Casino Control Commission, has died at 83
The Sands Regent to Acquire Gold Ranch Casino2 January 2002
As part of its strategy of expanding operations in northern Nevada, The Sands Regent has agreed to buy the Gold Ranch Casino and RV Resort, 12 miles west of Reno.
Niagara Falls N.Y. Gushes Over Casino Plan2 January 2002
News Brief: Talk of a turnaround at Niagara Falls, N.Y., is not new; there has never been a shortage of ambitious redevelopment plans. What has been lacking is notable progress.
AT&T Sued Over Lottery Delay in South Carolina2 January 2002
News Brief: The scratch-off games are set to go on sale at 6 a.m. on Monday, but officials fear the communications network needed to link ticket retailers won't be in place before the `Pick 3' game is set to start on March 6.
Canadian GO May Run Trains for Niagara Casino-Goers2 January 2002
GO Transit is looking at running trains into Niagara Falls to service the city's casino industry.
Looking Back: What They Said in 200131 December 2001
Managing Editor Fred Faust gathers his favorite quotes from stories that appeared on RGT Online this past year.
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