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Gaming News Archives - Page 5224Firm Pitches Casino Ship For Texas Port23 October 2001
News Brief: Texas Treasure Casino Cruises is seeking a deal with the Port of Galveston, Texas for at least five years.
New York Gambling Issues Still Unresolved23 October 2001
News Brief: Negotiations over a final state budget that would authorize new tribal casinos and video gambling machines at horse tracks intensified, but Governor Pataki and legislative leaders still had not resolved several pivotal details.
College Sports Uneasy Gamble22 October 2001
News Brief: The NCAA is expected to approve a rules change that would bar college teams from playing games at hotels with casinos that offer sports betting.
Phony Lottery Warning Sounded22 October 2001
News Brief: Wyoming’s Attorney General is warning residents of scams including sales of bogus entries into high-stakes lotteries and con artists persuading victims over the phone to pay an advance fee to receive a prize.
Majestic Star Casino Reports Strong Q3 2001 Results22 October 2001
During Q3 2001, Majestic Star Casino had net revenues of $31.6 million compared to $28.8 million for Q3 2000, an increase of approximately $2.7 million or 9.4%.
Hollywood Casino Chairman Quits, Replaced by CEO22 October 2001
News Brief: Hollywood Casino’s interim chairman of the board of directors, Oliver B. Revell, is stepping down to devote more time to national security issues raised after the Sept. 11 attacks in New York and Washington.
Virtgame, Alliance Gaming Sign Agreement22 October 2001
In a deal between a developer of software for online gaming and a manufacturer of real-world slot machines, Virtgame and Alliance Gaming will "explore development" of interactive games.
California to Reconsider Corporate Ownership of Card Clubs22 October 2001
News Brief: Governor Gray Davis and the California Gambling Control Commission remain open to the idea of letting out-of-state corporations buy card rooms here, despite a recent decision by Davis to keep that practice illegal.
Internet Casinos Under Scrutiny for Money Laundering22 October 2001
News Brief: As governments around the world crack down on terrorist financial networks, cyber casinos are falling under increasing scrutiny.
TV Gambling Venture in UK Canceled22 October 2001
Hilton Group and British Sky Broadcasting Group canceled a plan to offer a betting service on Sky Sports and other television channels after the proposal was referred to the U.K.'s competition authority.
Construction Begins on Casino Niagara22 October 2001
The Niagara Falls Casino/Gateway Project is part of a plan to revitalize the Niagara Falls region by transforming it into a year- round tourist destination that will expand the existing tourist base and increase visitors' length of stay.
Europa Cruises Wins Mississippi Court Case22 October 2001
The Mississippi Supreme Court has handed down a decision that upholds the decision of the Commission on Marine Resources granting a use plan adjustment and permit to Europa Cruises’ subsidiary, Casino World, Inc.
Pasts Come Back to Haunt Casino Workers21 October 2001
News Brief: Nearly one in five people initially hired by Detroit casinos for gambling-related jobs have been forced to quit after thorough background investigations turned up criminal convictions or other problems making them unsuitable for casino work licenses.
Gaming Exec: Two Trade Shows is One Too Many21 October 2001
Thanks to a schism, the gaming industry’s big fall trade show became two trade shows this year, in fact, this month. As the second one concluded Friday, the president of a slot machine manufacturer said one a year is enough.
Judge Rejects Oregon Lottery Lawsuit21 October 2001
News Brief: A judge has threwn out a lawsuit challenging the 1984 ballot measure that created the Oregon Lottery, saying that such actions must be brought within 10 years of a measure's voter approval.
New Zealand Plans New Gambling Laws21 October 2001
News Brief: The New Zealand government intends to restrict the number of slot machines at new sites, and to introduce a new electronic system to monitor profits.
Gambling Gifts Rise, But Fall After Vote21 October 2001
News Brief: Gambling contributions to state legislators rose throughout the 1990s, but fall after the lobbyists get what they want.
New Jersey Casino Negotiations Rekindled21 October 2001
The World Trade Center disaster has rekindled negotiations for Indian casinos in western New York and the Catskills as lawmakers desperately seek new revenues to stave off budget cuts.
Attacks Hurt New York Lottery Revenues20 October 2001
News Brief: All it will take for New York to recover from Sept. 11 is $54 billion and a dream.
Columnist Jimmy Vaccaro: As I See It19 October 2001
Don’t try to beat the sharps at predicting line moves. Rather, do your homework, try to track the moves, then bet within your budget.
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