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Gaming News Archives - Page 5228Racetrack Owner Sues Arizona Gaming Agency28 August 2001
News Brief: The majority owner of Turf Paradise racetrack has sued the governor of Arizona and the state Department of Gaming, claiming that the state has no authority to prevent him from doing business with Indian casinos.
Four Gulf Coast Casinos Challenge Property Tax Bills28 August 2001
News Brief : Four Mississippi Gulf Coast casinos are protesting property tax levies on their land-based hotels.
Georgia Gamblers Flock to Mississippi Casinos28 August 2001
News Brief: The siren sounds of uncountable quarters streaming out of lucky slot machines are drawing nearly 700,000 Georgians to Mississippi every year, and Georgians spend more there than visitors from other states, according to Mississippi tourism officials.
Job Creation is Wild Card in Internet Gambling27 August 2001
The future of internet gambling may involve casino dealers working in warehouses and dealing live to online players.
Columnist Jimmy Vaccaro: As I See It27 August 2001
The not-so-innocent gambler gets a rude New Age wakeup call. Also, Jimmy gives his predictions for the NCAA Top 10.
Isle of Capri Holds $50,000 'Tribute to the King' Contest27 August 2001
Isle of Capri Casinos expects thousands of impersonators to step into their blue suede shoes and compete for a $50,000 cash prize in its upcoming Tribute to the King contest.
Four Share Powerball Jackpot27 August 2001
News Brief: A divorced father who had just been laid off from his job says he is one of four winners of the $294.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Caesars Indiana Riverboat Opens $62 Million Hotel27 August 2001
The Louisville, Kentucky, area's third-largest hotel is ready for business.
Jackpot for Michigan Lottery's Big Game Hits $90 Million27 August 2001
There are plenty of reasons for Michigan Lottery players to try their luck on The Big Game this Tuesday -- 90 million of them.
Lottery Dreams Hide Darker Reality of Gambling Nightmares27 August 2001
News Brief: Pleas for help from people who fear they are uncontrollably spending money for lottery tickets have increased, the head of a Wisconsin gambling counseling service said.
Study: 2001 Kentucky Derby Had $217.8 Million Impact on the Regional Economy27 August 2001
The economic impact study found that direct spending by those individuals totaled $137.8 million during the period, and indirect spending generated an additional $80.1 million.
Anchor's Lottery Subsidiary Wins Oregon Contract27 August 2001
Las Vegas-based Anchor Gaming has been awarded a nine-year contract by the Oregon Lottery.
Thunderbird Opens in Reynosa, Mexico27 August 2001
Thunderbird Gaming Corp has opened a skill machine operation in Reynosa, Mexico, with 85 machines.
Hong Kong Police Raid Soccer Bookmakers27 August 2001
News Brief: Police smashed a soccer bookmaking syndicate Sunday night and arrested 24 people, seizing betting slips worth HK$6 million (US$770,000).
Russian National Lottery to Launch the Country's First Nationwide On-line Lottery27 August 2001
Russian National Lottery is the only company currently licensed to operate an on-line lottery in Moscow and St Petersburg.
Binion Wins Horseshoe's Indiana License Renewal27 August 2001
News Brief: Indiana Gaming Commission board members said an investigation found no reason to keep Horseshoe Chairman Jack Binion from doing business in the state.
Quietly, Pataki Continues to Push New York Gambling Measures27 August 2001
News Brief: Gambling has become the pivotal issue in state budget talks, and once again, it is Gov. George E. Pataki who is pushing it.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: NASCAR Babbling in Doublespeak26 August 2001
When the subject is the Dale Earnhardt crash, NASCAR is a champion at talking out of both sides of its mouth.
Detroit's Casinos Push Industry26 August 2001
News Brief: Detroit's gambling venues brought in about half of $1.46 billion increase in national revenues.
Governments: Lotteries Not Living Up to Promise26 August 2001
News Brief: As jackpot fatigue sets in, many states are struggling with budgets.
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