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Gaming News Archives - Page 5194Colorado Casino Hit by Financial Woes21 August 2002
News Brief: The developer and owner of the $150 million Black Hawk Casino by Hyatt could miss debt payments next month and faces the possibility of bankruptcy, nine months after it opened.
Beltarra Expansion Could Result In Losses21 August 2002
Indiana’s Belterra Casino and Resort has maintained a near 100 percent occupancy in its 308-room hotel, but if attendance declines, the resort could lose money on a new $30 million hotel tower, an analyst says.
Global Cash Access Signs Agreement With Pinnacle21 August 2002
Pinnacle Entertainment recently signed a four-year agreement to use the innovative products and services of Global Cash Access. Nineteen other gaming properties also signed contracts with GCA.
Illinois Gaming Board Plays it Safe with Emerald Casino21 August 2002
News Brief: Should the Illinois Gaming Board see signs that key investors in Emerald Casino Inc. are not supporting the company's legal settlement with the state, its members have until mid-October to negate the deal and reinstitute an administrative hearing to revoke Emerald's license.
Connecticut Casino Opponents Aid Maine Allies21 August 2002
News Brief: Two elected municipal officials from the towns around Connecticut casinos will offer their experience to Maine opponents of casino gambling holding what's billed as a `war-room planning session.’
Tribal Casino Planned for Wisconsin Town21 August 2002
News Brief: Mayor Linda Lawrence said there was a `great chance’ the Ho-Chunk Nation would build a casino, hotel and convention center in Wausau, Wisconsin.
PayPal to Pay $200,000 Fine, Block Online Gambling Transactions21 August 2002
PayPal, the electronic payment service, has agreed to block online gambling merchants from using its transaction system and pay a $200,000 penalty, according to the New York State Attorney General's office.
Washington State Lottery to Launch Mega Millions Early21 August 2002
News Brief: Washington State Lottery will roll out its new multistate lottery game, Mega Millions, soon after Labor Day, four weeks ahead of schedule.
Atlantic City Casino Bus Traffic Drops - Again21 August 2002
News Brief: Atlantic City casino bus traffic is falling for the fourth straight year, further reflecting a trend by the gaming industry to cut back on unprofitable daytrippers in favor of more lucrative overnight guests.
Pinnacle Must Rethink Louisiana Casino Plan21 August 2002
News Brief: Pinnacle Entertainment grandiose plan for a riverboat casino-hotel in Lake Charles, is too imaginative to pass legal muster, according to the Louisiana gambling board. So, it's back to the drawing board.
Cockfighting Ban on Oklahoma Ballot21 August 2002
News Brief: Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating has placed the proposal to ban cockfighting on the Nov. 5 general election ballot, calling it a cruel sport and embarrassment to the state.
New Jersey Illegal Gambling Ring Suspects Charged21 August 2002
News Brief: Over two dozen people suspected of being part of an extensive illegal gambling operation working in Jersey City's Greenville neighborhood and in Hoboken were arraigned in New Jersey Superior Court.
Seneca-New York Deal Threatened by Lawsuit21 August 2002
News Brief: Even as Seneca Indians redoubled efforts to set up casinos in western New York, a lawyer warned Monday that a court case in Albany could thwart the tribe's plans.
Locals Protest Closing of Texas Cardrooms21 August 2002
News Brief: Gameroom owners and patrons packed into the city hall to protest the potential closing of Pasadena, Texas, gamerooms for alleged illegal gambling.
Texas Lottery Losing Players' Interest21 August 2002
News Brief: A decade ago, Texans were so excited about the state's new lottery that they bought enough tickets in the first three hours to pay for the games' startup costs. Now, lottery officials are struggling to keep players interested.
Wembley's Plans Liverpool Dog Track20 August 2002
International News Brief: Wembly, the gaming company, is planning to open a new dog racing track in Liverpool next year, adding to its seven UK tracks.
Heisman & NCAA Championship Odds from BetWWTS.com20 August 2002
BetWWTS.com has released pre-season odds on who will be crowned the nation's best collegiate player and which team will win the 2003 Fiesta Bowl and be crowned national champions.
Opinion: As I See It, by Jimmy Vaccaro20 August 2002
Jimmy V on responsible gaming week, and how the casinos could show they are sincere by including problem gambling treatment as part of their health care plan.
14th Global Player Blackjack Tournament: Multiplayer Final20 August 2002
The tournament consists of two stages: the Qualification Period and the
final.
Interspace Launches New Planetlotto Affiliate Program20 August 2002
Interspace’s Planetlotto.com, has introduced a new affiliate program designed to enable players to generate revenue passively through the company's referral program.
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