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Gaming News Archives - Page 5209Virginia Lottery, MDI Sign Agreement5 October 2001
The Virginia Lottery and MDI Entertainmenthave reached agreement on a unique three-year master contract that puts MDI's entire inventory of licensed lottery games and services under one umbrella contract.
Potential Regulatory Issues for CryptoLogic5 October 2001
News Brief: An online columnist suggests that CryptoLogic, which is seeking regulatory approval in the Isle of Man, may run into problems due to its relationship with InterCasino, its largest customer.
No More U.K. Betting Tax5 October 2001
News Brief: Chancellor Gordon Brown's scheme to end betting duty, unveiled in his spring Budget, comes into effect this weekend.
Mexican Tourism May Look to Casinos5 October 2001
News Brief: Claiming their industry is in critical condition with the severe travel slump, tourism officials pushed for the government to legalize casinos in Mexico to attract more tourists.
Illinois Group Fights Video Poker5 October 2001
News Brief: The 4,000-member group hopes to persuade Illinois lawmakers to reject legalizing video poker machines in Illinois bars and taverns, even if it means giving up a potential source of revenue.
China's First Soccer Lottery Betting Facility Opens Soon4 October 2001
Creator Capital has been notified that China's first government-sanctioned soccer lottery betting facility will commence business on Oct. 22.
U.K. Man Killed Wife to Avoid Sharing Lottery Win4 October 2001
News Brief: A lottery winner murdered his wife when she told him she wanted a divorce and would have a claim on his winnings of more than £400,000 (US$600,000).
Help Exists For Problem Gamblers4 October 2001
News Brief: According to the National Gambling Impact Study Commission, at least 7.5 million Americans suffer from problem gambling, a figure that includes a significant number of those over 65.
Aristocrat and Harrah's Sign Deal4 October 2001
Aristocrat Technologies has signed a deal to supply a new progressive slot jackpot system to Harrah's Entertainment, marking the first sale of the system to a large American casino operator.
Boyd Sees Minimal Impact From Slowdown4 October 2001
Boyd Gaming took an estimated $2.4 million hit in the Q3 2001 from the slowdown in tourism caused by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11.
Aristocrat to Acquire Hanson Distributing4 October 2001
Aristocrat will acquire Hanson's territory which comprises the oldest tribal casino market in the country and includes Native American casinos in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and North and South Dakota.
Boss Media Sells License to UK Independent Bookmaker4 October 2001
Boss Media has sold an online casino license to the Victor Chandler Group.
Philippine National Police Crackdown on Illegal Gambling4 October 2001
News Brief: A total of 21,239 raids have been conducted by the Philippine National Police against illegal gambling operations nationwide, according to chief Director General Leandro Mendoza.
Camelot Chairman to Fight Gambling Reforms4 October 2001
News Brief: Michael Grade, chairman-designate of Camelot, the National Lottery operator, has said that he will fight plans to deregulate gambling.
England's Gambling Tax Scrapped4 October 2001
News Brief: Punters who fancy a wager on Saturday's England world cup qualifier will be among the first to cash in on a ban on betting tax.
Australian Poker Machine Revenue Cap Proposed4 October 2001
News Brief: Key Independents are proposing to cap Australian Capital Territory Government revenue from poker machines and distribute any surplus to public services.
Experts Pick the Best and Worst of Vegas Casinos3 October 2001
A panel of Las Vegas-based gamblers and gambling experts didn't shy away Tuesday when asked which city casinos are the best and worst from the bettors' perspective.
Boxer's Body Becomes Billboard3 October 2001
In an unprecedented marketing campaign, Bernard Hopkins was sporting his sponsor’s website on his back when he fought Felix Trinidad at Madison Square Gardens.
Study: Casino Workers at Risk of Gambling3 October 2001
Casino workers are at greater risk than most people of developing disorders related to gambling, alcohol, smoking and depression, said a Harvard Medical School professor.
September Win Dips Slightly at Atlantic City Casinos3 October 2001
News Brief: Showing resilience that surprised even experts, the Atlantic City casino industry suffered only a 6.3 percent decline in gross gaming revenue last month.
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