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Gaming News Archives - Page 5174Scams and How to Avoid Them: Work Scams26 January 2002
Part 5 of 7: If you see a job offer or business opportunity that looks too good to be true, it probably is.
Columnist Jimmy Vaccaro: As I See It25 January 2002
Someone please explain the NFL’s “tuck” rule! Plus: comments on the latest Tyson silliness, and advice on watching the travel schedule in college hoops.
Three Lotto Winners Collect Share of $87.6 Million Jackpot25 January 2002
News Brief: A construction worker, a bartender and a media-shy Tampa man showed up Tuesday at the Florida Lottery offices in Tallahassee to claim their share of Saturday's $87.6 million jackpot.
Global Cash Access Launches QuikFunds25 January 2002
With QuikFunds, off-track betting customers will have around-the-clock access to their funds.
$92 Million Powerball Jackpot25 January 2002
Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's Powerball, Saturday's jackpot will be an estimated $92 million.
Scottish Lottery Winner Dies of Neglect25 January 2002
International News Brief: A National Lottery millionaire was drinking a bottle of spirits, a litre of wine and up to eight cans of lager every day leading up to his death.
Indiana Casino Revenues Dealt Winning Hand25 January 2002
News Brief: The first full year of operation for Indiana's 10th riverboat casino pushed overall admissions and gambling taxes paid by riverboat operations to record levels in 2001.
Analysts Attempt Reversing IGT Stock Slide25 January 2002
Despite reporting strong earnings growth, many of International Game Technology's investors headed for the exits Thursday. The heavy selloff was widely criticized by gaming analysts.
U.K.Tax Change Gives Boost to Stanley Leisure25 January 2002
International New Brief: U.K.’s Stanley Leisure has given an early indication that the betting industry has enjoyed soaring sales following the Government's abolition of betting tax last October.
Malaysia's Genting Hits 17 Month High25 January 2002
International News Brief: Shares of casino group Genting jumped as much as four percent as investors wagered it would win one of three casino licences put up for tender by the Macau government.
MGM's Stock May Bounce Back25 January 2002
News Brief: Despite the fact that MGM has taken a number of financial blows, analysts are optimistic about its stock.
Bingo.com Launches Pay-for-Play Bingo Affiliate Program25 January 2002
Bingo.com has launched an affiliate program for its pay-for-play skill Bingo game, BiG'r Bingo.
International Thunderbird's Mexico Operation Closed Down25 January 2002
International Thunderbird reports that Gobernacion closed the Company's skill machine operation in Reynosa last week.
£12 Million Casino Proposed for English Town25 January 2002
International News Brief: Guildford, England, could become one of the biggest gaming towns in Britain after dramatic plans to build a £12 million (US$17 million) casino were revealed this week.
Wisconsin Tribe Approve for New York Casino25 January 2002
News Brief: A deal that could lead to a Catskills, New York, casino run by the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans of Wisconsin was approved the county legislature.
Louisiana Firm's California Casino Pact Shot Down25 January 2002
News Brief: Federal regulators have torpedoed a proposed casino contract between the San Pasqual Indian band and its Louisiana backer because the company couldn't provide information about finances and investors.
California Online, Phone Wagering Approved25 January 2002
California horse racing fans can begin betting online and over the phone this weekend after state officials approved licenses for two companies.
Missouri Budget Bets on Casino Gamblers' Losses25 January 2002
News Brief: In his plan to put more money into Missouri's budget, Governor Bob Holden is banking on people losing more money at casinos, and increasing the admission fees paid by the casinos.
New Hampshire House Panel Votes Against Gambling Bills25 January 2002
News Brief: The campaigns to let the state’s four racetracks have slot machines and to give the city of Berlin a casino stalled after a House committee voted against a gambling bill.
Churchill Downs Launches Official 2002 Kentucky Derby Web Site24 January 2002
The revamped Kentucky Derby site provides complete coverage of North America's greatest horse race, the Kentucky Derby, and its sister race, the Kentucky Oaks, and includes several interactive features.
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