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Gaming News Archives - Page 5190Intertops.com Offers Odds on Success of 'Harry Potter'8 November 2001
With Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone certain to be this
year's holiday blockbuster, Intertops.com today announced wagering options on the film's box office success.
One Winning Ticket Will Claim $55.2 Million Powerball Jackpot8 November 2001
The $55.2 million Powerball jackpot was won Wednesday night. The winning ticket was purchased in the District of Columbia.
Lotto Jackpots Offset Slump at Tattersall's8 November 2001
News Brief: A series of lotto jackpots has shored up revenue at Tattersall's sweeps division, helping to offset sagging income from several games and a loss from its football-tipping venture.
Gambling Growth Leveling Off in Montana8 November 2001
News Brief: According to the Montana Department of Justice's Gambling Control Division, gambling grew by 2.5 percent in 2000. That is the slowest growth since the games were legalized in 1989.
Louisiana's Casino Rouge Cuts High-Level Posts8 November 2001
News Brief: Eight management-level employees at Louisiana’s Casino Rouge have received pink slips in recent days as part of a downsizing effort initiated by the riverboat casino’s new owner, Penn National Gaming.
Third-Quarter Earnings Plunge at Pinnacle8 November 2001
Net income fell to $1 million from $7.6 million a year ago, after adjusting for one-time events. Revenue increased, thanks to the opening of Pinnacle's Belterra casino in Indiana.
Table Trac, Reports Loss for Q3 20018 November 2001
Table Trac reports that Q3 revenues were $27,347,
compared to $79,497 in Q3 2000. The net loss was $79,450, or
$0.02 per share compared to a profit of $6,696, or $0.00 per share reported last year.
MGM Mirage Announces Sale of South Africa Operations8 November 2001
MGM Mirage has signed an agreement with Tsogo Investment Holding Company
and Southern Sun Gaming Investments to sell its operations in the Republic of South Africa.
Tribal Casino Could Come to West Sacramento8 November 2001
News Brief: California’s Pomo tribe are proposing to build a $100 million hotel resort and casino in West Sacramento, California. The idea is already creating controversy.
Kennedy's Son Threatens Legal Action Against New York Casinos8 November 2001
News Brief: Environmental activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has threatened legal action if casinos are proposed anywhere near the New York City watershed in the Catskills.
South Carolina Lawmaker Takes On Casino Boats8 November 2001
News Brief: One state lawmakers says he can't wait for the General Assembly to ban floating casinos in South Carolina so he's going to take the boats on himself.
Banks Could Take Stake in London Clubs8 November 2001
The Aladdin's banks are close to a deal to take an ownership stake in London Clubs International in exchange for releasing that company from its capital contribution obligations to the bankrupt Las Vegas Strip casino.
Italian Court Rules in Favor of Scientific Games Instant Ticket Award8 November 2001
Scientic Games will immediately begin to execute the contract that includes the printing of
instant tickets, supplying 10,000 SciScan validation terminals and a new
central system, along with a full complement of Cooperative Services.
United Cricket Board Pledges Assistance in Gambling Investigation7 November 2001
News Brief: The United Cricket Board has pledged its assistance to Indian police investigating possible illegal gambling on the first test between South Africa and India in Bloemfontein.
A Good Look at Goodlatte 20017 November 2001
The latest version of Rep. Goodlatte’s effort to criminalize Internet gambling was drafted in consultation with the horse racing industry and the Department of Justice. Frank Fahrenkopf calls it the toughest bill yet, and it would block Nevada’s plans for Internet gambling.
School Club Ex-President Stole to Fuel Gambling7 November 2001
News Brief Donald G. Moyer, former president of the North High School Booster Club, pleaded guilty to stealing $30,000 from the high school's bingo proceeds to finance his gambling addiction.
Former Tribal Governor Charged With Illegal Gambling7 November 2001
News Brief: A former Maine tribal governor and the manager of the tribe's bingo operations have pleaded innocent to charges of aggravated unlawful gambling arising from a state police raid three years ago.
California Casino Uncovers Attempted Cheating Scam7 November 2001
News Brief: Surveillance has been heightened and some card-dealing practices have been changed as a result of what was believed to be an attempted card-cheating scam uncovered at California’s Pala Casino last month.
Critics Don't See Huge Problems with ATM Proposal7 November 2001
How much more will problem gambling be aggravated by marrying the slot machine with the ATM? Problem gambling experts say ``not much'', but have expressed concerns.
Cash Systems Awarded Contracts in Three Casinos7 November 2001
Cash Systems has been awarded contracts to provide its proprietary Credit Card Cash Advance System in three additional casinos.
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