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Gaming News Archives - Page 5191South 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.
Missouri Town's Gambling Promoters Face Uphill Battle7 November 2001
News Brief: A struggling southwest Missouri town has passed its first -- and admittedly easiest -- test in its quest to bring in a riverboat casino.
Winner Undetermined in Atlantic City's Mayor's Race7 November 2001
The vote count said Mayor James Whelan won re-election Tuesday, but it was his opponent, a former casino dealer, who was celebrating.
Wisconsin Governor Opposes New Casinos, Even After Economic Slowdown7 November 2001
Gov. Scott McCallum said he would not authorize building new tribal casinos to pump money into the state's coffers as it faces a possible budget shortfall.
Judge Denies Texas Tribal Bid to Keep Speaking Rock Casino Open7 November 2001
News Brief: The Tiguas’ effort to keep Speaking Rock Casino open suffered another setback Tuesday when a federal judge denied the tribe a request for a stay while the case is appealed to a higher court.
Columnist Ralph Siraco: Move Backfires on Baffert6 November 2001
Trainer Bob Baffert makes unorthodox, and unsuccessful, move by running Officer in Saturday’s California Cup.
Sunny Casinos Restructures Blackjack Tournament6 November 2001
Sunny Casinos had planned to fly the finalists to Trinidad for the grand final in January. But some players are afraid to fly, so the finals will also be held online.
Mississippi Court Sides with Gambler in Jackpot Dispute6 November 2001
The Mississippi Supreme Court upheld claims by an Alabama man that he was illegally denied a jackpot at Biloxi's Grand Casino.
Live Poker Site Fights Collusive Betting6 November 2001
News Brief: Online casinos employ experts to find cheaters in their online poker rooms. Some believe that the online poker world has policing advantages over real life card rooms.
California Man Wins World's Largest Slot Tournament6 November 2001
Two hundred slot players from across the country gathered Monday at Harrah’s Rio Casino Resort in hopes of taking home $1 million and the title of National Champion of Slots.
MGM Mirage Main Shareholder Sells Stock6 November 2001
Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian has sold 10 million shares of MGM Mirage stock, roughly 11 percent of his stake in the Las Vegas-based casino resort operator.
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