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Gaming News Archives - Page 5236Greyhound Offers Free Casino Service to Chinook Winds Casino28 September 2001
Greyhound casino service, called Lucky Streak, now takes passengers from Portland to the Chinook Winds casino in Lincoln City, Oregon, free of charge.
California Group Prods Gambling Industry to Fight Addiction28 September 2001
News Brief: A statewide group devoted to fighting gambling addiction is turning to the gaming industry for help.
Daily Racing Form Creates Charitable Fund28 September 2001
The Daily Racing Form will donate money to the NTRA Charities – New York Heroes Fund. The DRF’s own offices were a few blocks from the World Trade Center, and while it’s still publishing, it’s hampered by the loss of T1 lines.
Gaming Figures On Forbes' Wealthy List28 September 2001
A number of casino gaming figures made the annual survey by Forbes Magazine of the 400 wealthiest Americans.
Millennium Software Licenses Internet Gaming Software to Marshall Islands Company28 September 2001
Millennium is a new company that says it’s the first software developer to offer government lottery sales as well as casino games and sports wagering. Its president is Gyneth McAllister, former top gaming regulator of Antigua.
VCAT Reports Results for Q4 2001 and Fiscal Year28 September 2001
Revenues for Q4 2001 totaled $200,000, a 96% decrease from $5,591,000 reported in the same period last year.
Churchill Downs Plans $127 Million in Renovations28 September 2001
The Churchill Downs board approved a master plan for a $127-million renovation of the home of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville. Work on the $27-million first phase begins in December.
Entertainment Firms Studying Internet Gaming28 September 2001
There's no question that entertainment and media companies see lucrative opportunities in the Internet gambling industry and are exploring ways to tap into the growing market.
Experts: Nevada Should Move Quickly On Net Casinos28 September 2001
Internet casino gambling could be the tonic to cure Las Vegas' recent economic woes, according to industry experts.
Mississippi Casino Lawsuit Irks Legislators28 September 2001
News Brief: A lawsuit over taxes and leases filed by Biloxi's Imperial Palace and Treasure Bay casinos created a strong backlash Thursday from a legislative budget committee starved for tax revenue.
Texas' Speaking Rock Casino Ordered to Close28 September 2001
News Brief: A federal judge ruled that the Speaking Rock Casino is illegal and a public nuisance and must cease all gaming operations by Nov. 30, 2001.
Government Reverses Recognition of Nipmuc Tribes28 September 2001
News Brief: The Nipmuc Indians have failed to meet the criteria for federal recognition as tribes, dealing a setback for one of the branch's controversial plans to open a casino in New England.
Industry Proposals Put on Hold in New York27 September 2001
News Brief: Sweeping proposals for new gambling ventures in New York have moved far off the table in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in Manhattan.
Real Entertainment Ltd. Launches RaceBook.com27 September 2001
Real Entertainment Ltd. launches RaceBook.com, a state of the art Internet-based pari-mutuel wagering system accepting bets on horse racing, harness racing, greyhound racing and jai alai events.
Columnist Jeff Haney: 'Rogue' Lines Are Out There, But Not Easy to Find27 September 2001
Wise guys are turned off by the fact that in Las Vegas, most of the sports books have the same lines. Expert handicappers explain how even a half-point edge on a line can make a big difference, and is worth searching for.
CORRECTION: $414,119 Jackpot Was Not Largest Online Prize27 September 2001
The recent big winner at The Sands of the Caribbean ranks second, not first, in the history of big Web wins. A Plus Lotto player won the equivalent of $852,250 in 1997.
Pennsylvania Lottery's Launches Jack O'Lantern Cash Game27 September 2001
Just in time for Halloween, the Pennsylvania Lottery introduces Jack O'Lantern Cash, a $5 instant ticket game.
Atlantic City Harrah's Hit Hard After Terror27 September 2001
News Brief: Among four Harrah's Entertainment Inc. casino regions, Atlantic City took the second-worst financial hit from the terrorist attacks, the nation's No. 3 gaming company reported Tuesday.
New Zealand Powerball Boosts Lotto Sales27 September 2001
New Zealand’s Powerball rallied Lotto sales in the second half of the financial year, according to the Lotteries Commission annual report tabled in Parliament today.
West Virginia Track Slot Revenue Off 20 Percent27 September 2001
News Brief: MTR Gaming Group, the owner/operator of Mountaineer Racetrack & Gaming Resort in West Virginia, reported a 20 percent drop in revenue in the two weeks following the Sept 11. terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C.
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