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Gaming News Archives - Page 5206Rough Start for Afghan Lottery9 July 2002
International News Brief: The first national lottery to be held in Afghanistan in more than a decade got off to an inauspicious start Monday when organizers failed to hand over the prizes on time.
Norway is World's Lotto Leader9 July 2002
International News Brief: The attraction of a quick fortune has no stronger hold than in Norway. Statistics from Swedish Gaming show that Norway now uses more money on lotto than any other country.
Casino Payroll Forgery Leads to Prison Term9 July 2002
New Brief: A 37-year-old Iowa man who cashed more than $8,000 in fake payroll checks at the Mississippi Belle II casino boat has been sentenced to three consecutive 18-month prison terms.
Gambling in Iowa Increases Despite Downturn9 July 2002
News Brief: Despite an economic downturn, Iowa gambling revenue is up 8 percent.
Casino Journal's Poker Digest To Close9 July 2002
Casino Journal's Poker Digest, which released its last issue last week, will be discontinued.
July Fourth Pays Off for Atlantic City Casinos9 July 2002
News Brief: A favorable calendar, ideal weather, big concerts and lingering long-haul travel concerns conspired to give the local casino industry what one executive called `an absolutely stupendous’ four-day Fourth of July holiday.
Source: Penn Gaming in Talks to Buy Hollywood Casino9 July 2002
Regional casino operator Penn National Gaming is in talks to buy Hollywood Casino in a deal that could be valued at about $280 million, a source familiar with the situation said.
Study: New Gaming Platforms, Online Services Poised for Rapid Growth9 July 2002
Emerging video game platforms are poised for rapid growth, as a confluence of factors enables advanced multiplayer experiences on consoles and PCs, improved games on mobile phones and other handheld devices, and interactive TV games.
Australian Operator Selects Online Gaming Systems9 July 2002
Online Gaming Systems has been selected by an Australian-based casino operator to develop its Internet Casino system.
Interlott Signs Contract with the Hoosier Lottery9 July 2002
Interlott Technologies has received a purchase order from the Hoosier Lottery for 500 eight-game Pull-tab/break-open Ticket Vending Machines.
Bentley Drops Online Gaming9 July 2002
Due to the enormous legal and political hurdles currently being experienced in the online gaming industry, Bentley will no longer be pursuing online gaming.
Aristocrat Awarded Contract for Icahn Gaming Properties9 July 2002
Aristocrat Technologies Inc. has been awarded a contract for the installation of its OASIS casino management system in Icahn Gaming's Las Vegas properties.
Alliance SDS(R) Coupon, SDS Ticket Cashiering Products Approved9 July 2002
Alliance Gaming has received final regulatory approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board for its SDS Coupon cashless product designed to give casino operators a powerful new marketing tool.
Future of Arizona Gaming Rests with Appeals Court9 July 2002
News Brief: Arizona's ever-expanding complexity of Indian gaming and dog- and horse-race wagering took center stage Monday before a federal appeals court.
Studio 54 Trademark Suit Filed9 July 2002
MGM Grand, owner and operator of the Studio 54 nightclub, sued Roadmaster USA Corp. of Eatontown, N.J., alleging it distributed audio products bearing the Studio 54 name to Wal-Mart stores.
South African Lottery Operator Warns of Illegal Lotteries9 July 2002
International News Brief: South African lottery operator Uthingo has warned the public to beware of illegal lotteries operating from all over the world.
Georgia Officials Raid Stash of Illegal Gambling Machines9 July 2002
News Brief: Barely more than a week after a new Georgia law made video-gambling machines illegal, the Macon Police Department raided a Third Street warehouse and confiscated an estimated 400 to 500 of the machines.
Nevada Casino, RV Park Plan Threatened9 July 2002
News Brief: If officials require affordable housing at a proposed Nevada hotel-casino and RV park, the developer said he probably would be forced to abandon the project.
Holyfield Honored by African American Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame8 July 2002
The African American Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame bestowed Evander Holyfield with its Fighter of the Decade Award at its annual banquet on Sunday night.
Louisiana Racing Commission Won't Consider New Tracks, For Now8 July 2002
News Brief: The Louisiana State Racing Commission will go along with the Legislature's request not to consider any applications for new horse-racing tracks until an economic impact study is done.
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