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Gaming News Archives - Page 5173Nevada Casino, RV Park Developer Wants More Time to Make Case30 July 2002
News Brief: Developers of a proposed hotel-casino and recreational vehicle park at the south end of Gardnerville, Nevada, are seeking more time to make their case before Douglas County commissioners.
Rhode Islands Track Delay Adding Video Slot Machines30 July 2002
News Brief: There will be no increase in the number of video slot machines at Rhode Island’s Lincoln Park or Newport Jai Alai, at least for the time being.
Seven Indiana Casinos Approved For Dockside Gambling, Three Must Wait30 July 2002
News Brief: The Indiana Gaming Commission gave approval for seven riverboat casinos to offer dockside gambling. The commission punished three other casinos for advertising the start of dockside gambling before the commission's approval.
Nevada Targets Lottery Ads30 July 2002
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has launched an investigation into Las Vegas-area Nevada Numbers billboard advertisements, ads that regulators worry closely resemble lottery ads.
Pinnacle Fined $2.26 Million for Hiring Hookers30 July 2002
News Brief: Indiana gaming regulators have fined a casino operated by Pinnacle Entertainment $2.26 million for bringing alleged prostitutes to the property during a golf tournament and other possible violations of gaming laws last year.
Arizona Gaming Director Plays Favorites30 July 2002
News Brief: The director of the Arizona Gaming Department publicly favors one of three gambling measures on the ballot this fall and opposes another one, calling into question his impartiality as a regulator.
Casino Suitors Scoff at Rosemont Mayor's Threats30 July 2002
News Brief: Rosemont Mayor Donald Stephens says any suburb that gets in the way of him landing a casino won't get a share of the proceeds if he succeeds. But other Chicago, Illinois suburbs that want a casino aren't backing down.
Des Moines May End Card Room Ban30 July 2002
News Brief: Even though card rooms are now outlawed, Des Moines city council members see the businesses as a potential revenue source, a tax as high as 20 percent of a card room's gross revenue is permitted by the state.
Powerball's Odds, Jackpots to Rise30 July 2002
News Brief: Lottery officials are planning some changes to the multistate Powerball game that will make the jackpots bigger and harder to win.
New Georgia Lottery Game Aims For Your Pocket Change29 July 2002
News Brief: Having generated billions of dollars for education with $1 game tickets, the Georgia Lottery is now going after your pocket change as well.
Scientific Games Reports Q2 Results Up Slightly29 July 2002
Revenues for Q2 2002 were $114.3 million compared to $112.6 million for Q2 2001. EBITDA was $31.6 million in Q2 2002 versus $28.6 million for Q2 2001.
Park Place Revenue, Income Up for Q229 July 2002
For Q2 2002, Park Place reported net income of $96 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, up from results for Q2 2001 of $61 million, or $0.20 per diluted share.
Shuffle Master Receives Approval for Spider-Man and Hollywood29 July 2002
Shuffle Master, Inc. announced today that it has received Gaming Labs International approval for its Hollywood and Spider-Man - themed games.
Interlott Receives Three-Year Contract Extension from New Mexico Lottery29 July 2002
Interlott Technologies has received a three-year contract extension from the New Mexico Lottery for the lease, maintenance and service of its Instant Ticket Vending Machine network.
Majestic Star Casino Reports Solid Q2 Results29 July 2002
Net income for Q2 2002 for Majestic Star was $1.1 million, compared to a net income of $296,000 in Q2 2001. Q2 net revenues were $30.6 million compared to $30.3 million for Q2 2001.
Shuffle Master Expects Q3 Revenue of Over $14.6 Million29 July 2002
Shuffle Master expects Q3 earnings of 21 cents to 22 cents a share as the company ramps up commercialization of new slot machine games.
Colorado Casinos Continue to Lure in Customers29 July 2002
News Brief: Colorado's 42 casinos have not seen the slightest burp in the steady stream of coin-toting gamblers this summer, continuing a decade-long trend of consistent growth.
West Virginia Lottery Officials Report Record Revenues29 July 2002
News Brief: West Virginia Lottery sales were up 42 percent from last year, but state officials warn against hoping for another blockbuster year.
New Jersey Casino Control Commission Chair Retires29 July 2002
News Brief: This week, James R. Hurley, 70, will retire after 12 1/2 years on the commission. He was the first commissioner promoted to chairman, the oldest person named chairman, the first non-lawyer to be named chairman and, by far, the longest-serving commission member.
Penghu Residents, Experts Question Value of Gambling29 July 2002
International News Brief: Following the crash of a China Airlines plane near Penghu on May 25, the Taiwan county's tourist industry is going through its quietest summer in years. This has caused many to look to legalizing gambling as a way to attract tourists.
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