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Gaming News Archives - Page 5184Sportsystems Buys Out Racetrack Partner for $105 Million20 November 2001
Sportsystems, a pari-mutuel owner and operator, will pay $105 million to become sole owner of the Wheeling Downs Racetrack & Gaming Center in West Virginia.
Income Soars for Las Vegas' Coast Resorts20 November 2001
Thanks in large part to its newest property, Suncoast, Las Vegas locals' casino operator Coast Resorts Inc. posted a strong quarter.
Georgia Sued Over Video Poker20 November 2001
News Brief: A group of Georgia owners and operators of video poker machines filed a lawsuit seeking to strike down a law that will ban the highly profitable business.
Massachusetts Tribal Ruling Overturned, Casino Put On Hold20 November 2001
News Brief: The Bush administration dealt Lakes Gaming a blow when it overturned a ruling by Clinton officials giving federal tribal recognition to the Nipmuc Nation in Central Massachusetts. Lakes is working with the tribe to build a casino.
California's Agua Caliente Casino Planning First Expansion20 November 2001
News Brief: Just seven months after opening the Agua Caliente Casino, its owners are planning an expansion.
Nebraska Governor Opposes Expansion of Gambling20 November 2001
Nebraska Gov. Mike Johanns opposes an effort to legalize video gambling in Nebraska.
Court Decision Could Undermine Tribal Gambling in California20 November 2001
News Brief: The future of California's tribal gaming law is in the hands of a federal judge, who must decide if the state gives American Indians an unfair monopoly on Nevada-style gambling.
Rhode Island Tribe Looking for New Casino Partner20 November 2001
The Narragansett Indian tribe is planning another pitch for Rhode Island lawmakers' support of a casino project. The tribe must first find a financial backer.
WMS Reports More Software Glitches20 November 2001
WMS Industries has reported more glitches in its slot machine line to Nevada and Mississippi gaming regulators. A member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board said WMS could face disciplinary action.
South Carolina Casino Boat Restriction Stands20 November 2001
News Brief: South Carolina’s Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request for an exception that would have allowed the casino boat, Queen Mary II, to dock at a local marina.
Cool Reception to Opening Atlantic City Casinos to Internet Play20 November 2001
News Brief: The bill to open table games in Atlantic City casinos to players on the Internet did not receive much support from a New Jersey Assembly panel, with casino representatives conspicuously absent.
Michigan Casinos Consider Loosening Hiring Law20 November 2001
News Brief: Michigan casino watchdogs are considering making it easier to work at Detroit gambling halls.
Australian Province Considers New Gaming Laws20 November 2001
News Brief: The Victorian Parliament will next year consider banning smoking and automatic teller machines in gaming venues.
Buzz Daly: Sportsbook Scene19 November 2001
With the opening of the Palms, Las Vegas gets a new sportsbook. It looks like a winner, defying the recent trend of marginalizing the sports bettor.
Black Workers Sue MGM Grand Detroit Casino19 November 2001
Fourteen current and former black workers have alleged racial discrimination in a lawsuit against MGM Grand Detroit Casino.
Trump Indiana Converts to Advanced Casino Systems Corp's CRM Solutions19 November 2001
The ACSC systems will replace several different systems currently in use at Trump Indiana.
Poker.com Signs FocusNet to Master Poker Room License19 November 2001
Poker.com has sold a poker card room license to FocusNet Capital Inc. Under the agreement, Poker.com will provide FocusNet Capital Inc. with a full multiplayer Poker Cardroom.
Initial Lotto South Sales Disappointing19 November 2001
News Brief: With nonstop, commercial-free coverage of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks airing on television and radio, Lotto South's first drawing the same week drew little notice.
Aristocrat Announces Multi-Million Dollar South American Contract19 November 2001
Aristocrat Technologies has received a multi-million dollar contract from Corporacion Meier S.A.C. of Lima, Peru. The contract covers the installation of 3,000 Aristocrat games.
Lasseters Secures Gaming Tax Reduction and Long-Term License Extension19 November 2001
Lasseters Corp. announced that the Northern Territory Government has agreed to cut its online
gaming tax rate in half and to extend the company's online gaming license up to 22 years.
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