 Newsletter Signup
Stay informed with the
NEW Casino City Times newsletter! Gaming Destination News
Online Gambling News
|
Gaming News Archives - Page 5183Opponents of Louisiana Casino Hold Prayer Vigil1 August 2002
News Brief: Opponents of a casino proposed by the Jena Band of Choctaws held a prayer vigil on the edge of the property the tribe is eyeing as a possible construction site.
Detroit City Council Delays Casino Vote1 August 2002
News Brief: The City Council agreed unanimously to wait two more days before voting on Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's deals for permanent casinos.
Washington's Lucky Eagle Renovation Finished1 August 2002
News Brief: The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation are just putting the finishing touches on a $6 million renovation of Oakville, Washington, casino.
Sacramento Casinos Expansion Mired in Controversy1 August 2002
News Brief: A building boom of casinos could be in the cards for the Sacramento, California region in the next few years but not without some debate.
Loto-Quebec Approved to Help Run Mexican Casinos1 August 2002
The Quebec cabinet on Wednesday approved the creation of a joint venture between Loto-Quebec and the pension fund-sponsored Capital-Amerique to develop the Mexican casino market.
Irish Company Develops Mobile Gambling1 August 2002
International News Brief: Dublin-based Speirtech is claiming to be the first to offer gambling services via MMS.
Las Vegas Bookmakers Lays Odds on Emmy Winners31 July 2002
News Brief: At least two Las Vegas oddsmakers would put their money on NBC's `The West Wing' to win outstanding drama series in the 54th annual Emmy Awards when it airs Sept. 22 -- if they could.
Grande Sports is Booking Action on NFL & NCAA Futures Wagers31 July 2002
Costa Rica-based Grande Sports is offering the most comprehensive futures betting menu including NFL and NCAA futures wagers.
Las Vegas Bookmakers Lays Odds on Emmy Winners31 July 2002
News Brief: At least two Las Vegas oddsmakers would put their money on NBC's `The West Wing' to win outstanding drama series in the 54th annual Emmy Awards when it airs Sept. 22 -- if they could.
Bus Driver in Crash that Killed Five Charged with Manslaughter31 July 2002
News Brief: A tour bus driver was charged with manslaughter Tuesday for a crash in which his bus toppled down a highway embankment, killing five passengers and injuring 45.
Leukemia Survivor Wins New Jersey Lottery31 July 2002
News Brief: A semiretired hat salesman who beat leukemia years ago came forward Wednesday claim a $165 million lottery jackpot.
Ex-Baseball League Head Pleads Guilty to Using Funds for Gambling31 July 2002
News Brief: The former head of a youth baseball league in Elk Grove Village pleaded guilty to stealing more than $77,000 in league funds, saying he used the money to support a gambling habit.
Ex-Gaming Officer Admitted to Role in Bingo Robbery31 July 2002
News Brief: A former New Hampshire gaming enforcement officer has admitted that he tried to hire someone to rob a man who runs bingo games for the Hudson Veterans of Foreign Wars post.
Two Winners in $30 Million Lotto Plus Game31 July 2002
News Brief: A Washington woman says she plans to spend her half of Saturday's $30 million Lotto Plus jackpot on a Lexus sport utility vehicle and an early retirement, among other things.
Bus Driver in Crash that Killed Five Charged with Manslaughter31 July 2002
News Brief: A tour bus driver was charged with manslaughter Tuesday for a crash in which his bus toppled down a highway embankment, killing five passengers and injuring 45.
Coast Casino Puts Stock Offering on Hold31 July 2002
Coast Casinos Chairman Michael Gaughan says that he's delaying his previously announced plan to sell shares in his company through a public offering.
Mikohn Chairman Promises Changes31 July 2002
One day after Mikohn Chairman David Thompson announced a second-quarter loss of $5.8 million and a management reorganization, McKeekin said Wednesday, his first day on the job, that he has a plan to reverse the company's course.
Herbst Gaming Reports Strong Q2 Results31 July 2002
Herbst Gaming reported net revenues of $63 million for Q2 2002, an increase of 7.7 percent, or $4.5 million, compared with $58.5 million in Q2 2001. Earnings were $10.4 million for Q2 2002, an increase of 15 percent or $1.4 million, compared with earnings of $9.0 million for Q2 2001.
Table Trac Reports Higher Q2 Revenues, Small Profit31 July 2002
Table Trac reports that Q2 2002 revenues rose to $126,397, compared to $33,121 in Q2 2001. The net income was $9,640, or $0.00 per share, compared to a net loss of $75,434, or $0.02 per share.
Harrah's to Acquire Remaining Ownership Interest in JCC Holding Company31 July 2002
Harrah's Entertainment and JCC Holding Company announced a merger agreement tonight under which a Harrah's affiliate will acquire the remaining shares of JCC common stock that Harrah's doesn't already own.
|