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Gaming News Archives - Page 5244MGM Mirage Applies for Cybercasino License30 July 2001
MGM Mirage isn't waiting for Nevada casino regulators to decide whether the state should regulate Internet gambling.
Atlantic City Casino Tunnel Briefly Opens30 July 2001
News Brief: After a pedestrian walk, a street festival and grand-opening ceremonies, communications problems postponed the opening of the controversial Atlantic City casino tunnel to car traffic.
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Pressing for Legalization of Slots30 July 2001
The newest push to expand legalized gambling in Pennsylvania begins Wednesday. State Rep. Tom Petrone will hold a legislative hearing on his plan to legalize slot machines at the state's four horse tracks.
Texas Casino Ship Resumes Cruises a Day After Accident at Dock30 July 2001
News Brief: The Texas Treasure resumed operations Sunday night, departing on a gambling cruise one day after the casino ship ran aground and hit a concrete pier while trying to dock in Port Aransas.
Second Winner Claims Half off Record Lottery Pot29 July 2001
News Brief: The second half of Ohio's record Super Lotto jackpot was claimed yesterday, but the prize winner's identity remains a mystery.
Activist: New Zealand Needs to Scrutinize Online Gambling29 July 2001
News Brief: In the wake of a government announcement about a continuing ban on new casinos, an Australian anti-gambling campaigner says New Zealand needs to act fast on limiting a faster-growing threat.
Oz Casino Turns Down High Roller Applicants29 July 2001
News Brief: One of Australia's top casinos has kicked out 170 applicants for its high roller’ room, saying they don't spend enough.
Tribe Fights to Open First California Urban Casino29 July 2001
News Brief: A small band of American Indians in Santa Rosa is locked in a colossal battle to protect its opportunity to convert a San Francisco card room into a casino.
Louisiana Video Poker Machines May be Running Out of Steam29 July 2001
News Brief: Louisiana’s gaming industry believes the golden days of video poker devices may be over as gambling runs into its version of supply-and-demand: the same number of wagering dollars chasing more forms of gambling.
Kentucky Lottery Plan May Add 400 Machines29 July 2001
News Brief: A Kentucky Lottery Board plan to get 400 new lottery vending machines would give the state more machines per resident than any other.
New Zealand Government Rules Out Future Casinos29 July 2001
News Brief: It is hardly the Las Vegas of the Pacific, but with six casinos already and a growing gambling problem, the New Zealand Government has ruled that no more casinos will be built here.
MGM Mirage Makes Bold Move: Applies for Online Casino License Offshore28 July 2001
As Nevada studies the licensing of Internet casinos, MGM Mirage takes action, applying to the Isle of Man for one of the island’s first online gambling licenses. How will U.S. regulators react?
Louisiana Downs Sues Police Over Video Poker27 July 2001
News Brief: Louisiana Downs has sued the Louisiana State Police in an effort to get the track’s 34 video poker machines turned back on after the track lost the right to operate the machines last week.
New Australian Regulations Threaten Sports Teams27 July 2001
News Brief: New South Wales’ strict new regulations on gambling in clubs and hotels could signal the end of some NRL sports teams and lead to the loss of hundreds of jobs, a club has warned.
Larry Grossman is Back on AudioVegas.com!27 July 2001
Hear expert handicappers and fascinating special guests on Larry Grossman’s “You Can Bet On It!,” back for another season here on AudioVegas.com beginning Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m. PDT (and then permanently archived).
Survey: Most Prefer Casino to Internet Gambling27 July 2001
An Internet marketing research company's survey says while online gambling is gaining in popularity, traditional casinos are still the venue of choice.
Australia Pushes for Systematic Approach to Problem Gambling27 July 2001
News Brief: A Sydney-based counselling service wants a wider approach to reduce problem gambling in New South Wales.
Dover Downs Casino, Racing Split Planned27 July 2001
News Brief: Dover Downs Entertainment say they want to spin off their casino and horse racing business into a separate company.
Isle of Capri Casinos Stock Falls on Earnings Warning27 July 2001
Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. said it expects first quarter earnings of just 10 cents per share versus 33 cents in the year-ago quarter because of bad weather and market softness at some of its properties.
Regulators Approve Harrah's Takeover of Harveys27 July 2001
Nevada gaming regulators gave their approval to Harrah's Entertainment Inc.'s $675 million takeover of Harveys Casino Resorts of Lake Tahoe.
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