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Gaming News Archives - Page 5221Rosemont Tries to Stop Competition from Other Communities5 July 2002
News Brief: Rosemont officials asked a state appeals court Wednesday to stop the Illinois Gaming Board from allowing other communities to compete for the proposed Emerald Casino.
Long Island, New York, Tribe Bets on Bingo5 July 2002
News Brief: New York's declaration that high-stakes bingo is illegal hasn't convinced local officials. A Long Island tribe wants to start operating its high-stakes bingo operation as soon as possible.
California Tribe Plans Casino on Racetrack Site5 July 2002
News Brief: Developers of a planned Yuba County, California, auto raceway have joined with an Oroville tribal group and are now planning to develop a major Indian casino resort on a racetrack site that the rural county has looked to for economic salvation.
Idaho Governor Won't Support Gambling Initiative5 July 2002
News Brief: Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne doesn't support the Indian gambling initiative on the ballot in November and says the initiative is not the same agreement he negotiated with four Idaho tribes a few years ago.
Australia, Victoria Casino Authority Calls for Review of Laws5 July 2002
International News Brief: The Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority has called for a review of gaming laws in a bid to improve the operations of the troubled Office of Gambling Regulation.
Casino to Abandon Blackjack Table Ads5 July 2002
The Atlantic City Sands will abandon the practice of selling advertising space on its blackjack tables.
Atlantic City Casino's Billboards Called 'Offensive'5 July 2002
News Brief: A sultry, scantily clad model who adorns Trump Taj Mahal billboard ads is getting a cool reception from a man who calls the ads `offensive.’
Atlantic City Worker: Casinos Failing to Advance Blacks5 July 2002
News Brief: Some 2 and a half years after a court ordered gaming regulators to stop enforcing affirmative-action rules at casinos, blacks are being denied promotions to upper management, a longtime employee claimed on Wednesday
UK Culture Minister: New Gambling Laws Not for Money5 July 2002
International News Brief: The British government's proposed shake-up of gambling laws is not motivated by money, Culture Minister Richard Caborn said.
Christian Bale to appear on Jackpot Radio4 July 2002
Jackpot Radio plays host to mega-star Christian Bale.
HardRockCasino.com Launched4 July 2002
he HardRockCasino.com is operational and offers a variety of games including roulette, blackjack and poker.
Man Wins $1.25 Million on 50 Cent Slot Machine4 July 2002
News Brief: A man playing a 50-cent slot machine at Michigan’s Turtle Creek Casino has won $1.25 million.
Card Dealer Found Not Guilty of Cheating4 July 2002
News Brief: A Minnesota jury has acquitted a former dealer at Canterbury Park's card club who was accused of tipping off some players when he had a winning hand.
Maui Woman Hits $2.2 Million Slot Jackpot4 July 2002
A Maui woman won $2.2 million on a $1 Wheel of Fortune slot machine in Las Vegas.
Stanley Leisure's Results Beat Expectations4 July 2002
International News Brief: Stanley Leisure's profits are up 40% after its betting and gaming divisions beat expectations.
Stanley Ups Stakes with Casino Buy4 July 2002
International News Brief: Stanley Leisure has consolidated its position as Britain's leading casinos operator with the acquisition of Tower Casino Group.
I-Net Events to Host Asian Internet Gaming Bangkok 20024 July 2002
Following the very successful online gaming show in November 2001, I-Net Events are hosting the Asian Internet Gaming Bangkok conference and exhibition on 7th-8th August 2002.
Atronic Strengthens Global Focus, Makes Management Changes4 July 2002
Atronic Americas will increasingly concentrate on global strategic activities. Rolf W. Klug, currently Co-Chief Executive Officer / CFO, has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer / CFO.
Indiana Commission Considers Sites for Off-Track Betting Center4 July 2002
News Brief: The Lawrenceburg/Greendale area could be one of the sites being looked at by Indianapolis Downs for one of four off-track betting centers the Indiana Horse Racing Commission will permit the track to operate under state law.
California Tribes Pushing for Legal Interpretation of Compact4 July 2002
News Brief: Some of California’s wealthiest tribes are pushing for a legal interpretation that would reduce the amount of casino winnings they must pay to the state.
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