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Gaming News Archives - Page 5186Casino Plan Proposed to Revive Millennium Dome21 December 2001
News Brief: Las Vegas-style casinos are the latest gamble in the attempt to transform the U.K.’s Millennium Dome from a loss-making white elephant into Europe’s leading entertainment center.
Oregon Anti-Gambling Activists Lobby Against Slot Style Games21 December 2001
Anti-gambling activists plan to begin collecting signatures soon for a ballot measure to prohibit the Oregon Lottery from adding slot machine-style games to its video poker terminals.
Study: Massachusetts Citizens Approve of Casino Gambling21 December 2001
News Brief: According to a recent study by the Center for Policy Analysis at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 53.5 percent of state residents support casino gambling while just 31.3 percent oppose it.
Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa Opens With Star-Studded Gala And Fireworks Spectacular20 December 2001
Lenny Kravitz, Charlize Theron and Kate Hudson were among the celebrities in attendance at the grand opening of Las Vegas' newest luxury resort.
Interspace Enterprises Unveils First Progressive Online Lottery20 December 2001
Interspace Enterprises’ PlanetLotto.com features a progressive 7/49 Jackpot as well as a Bonus play jackpot.
Empire of Gold Casino Group Holds Winter Olympics Prize Draw20 December 2001
From now until New Year's Day, players will receive an entry to win a chance to go to the 2002 Winter Olympics for every $50 they wager.
Man Charged With Embezzlement Of California Tribal Casino20 December 2001
News Brief: A man who allegedly embezzled more than $17,000 from the California Cabazon tribal casino pleaded innocent in federal court.
Reporter: Hong Kong Online Bookies Win Big20 December 2001
News Brief: A reporter finds out how online bookies are making a fortune in Hong Kong.
Louisiana Gets Surplus From Lottery20 December 2001
News Brief: Louisiana state government is getting $14.3 million more than expected from the Louisiana Lottery, thanks largely to last summer’s record Powerball jackpot.
Black Hawk Gaming Reports Increase in November Gaming Results20 December 2001
Black Hawk gaming market grew 10% in November 2001, to $38.4 million, compared to $35.1 million in November 2000.
Hollywood Casino Signs Agreement With Greate Bay Casino to Settle Debt20 December 2001
Hollywood Casinohas reached an agreement with Greate Bay Casino to realize on the significant indebtedness Greate Bay owes Hollywood Casino Corporation.
Florida Gaming Signs Loan Agreement With CIB Bank20 December 2001
Florida Gaming has entered into a Loan Agreement with CIB Bank for $4,600,000.
Alliance Gaming to Acquire Advanced Casino Systems20 December 2001
Alliance Gaming’s Bally Gaming and Systems subsidiary has agreed to acquire the stock of Advanced Casino Systems Corporation, for an undisclosed amount.
California Tribe Tries Craps and Roulette, Based on Cards!20 December 2001
Craps and roulette are illegal in California, but on Saturday, Casino Pauma, near San Diego, will introduce versions that are based on special decks of cards.
L.A. Tribe Says They Don't Want Casino20 December 2001
News Brief: Los Angeles-area Indians seeking federal recognition as a tribe are caught in a controversy over gambling, even though they say they have no interest in starting a casino.
Pennsylvania Joins Powerball20 December 2001
News Brief: Pennsylvania will join the Powerball multistate lottery next summer in an effort to boost state lottery revenues that help subsidize senior citizen programs.
New York to Join Multi-State Lottery20 December 2001
News Brief: Lottery officials announced yesterday that New York will join the seven states that now comprise the Big Game Group to develop a new multijurisdiction, big-payoff game.
Connecticut Calls for Reforms Related to Tribal Casinos20 December 2001
News Brief: In a sure sign that Indian gambling will be a hot political issue next year, two of the state's top elected leaders called for casino-related reforms.
Government Official: Singapore Doesn't Need Casinos20 December 2001
News Brief: Dismissing calls by members of the public to allow casinos, Singapore’s Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng expressed concern over the social impact of such a move on families.
Buzz Daly: Sportsbook Scene19 December 2001
Las Vegas fights an economic downturn, while missing at least one obvious solution.
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