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Gaming News Archives - Page 5245Churchill May Bid on Brazilian Tracks31 July 2001
News Brief: Churchill Downs is reported by Brazilian authorities to be considering bidding for the management, marketing, and off-track betting operations associated with the nation’s three primary racetracks—Cidade Jardim, La Gavea, and Cristal.
Columnist Ralph Siraco: Racing Luminaries Return to the Track31 July 2001
This is the time of year when many of the equine stars are returning to racing action, after taking some time out for rest and recuperation.
Ambassador Online Casino is the Latest from Boss Media31 July 2001
Ambassador, based in the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory, Canada, calls itself "one of the user-friendliest online casinos." Players can select exclusive private tables and their own background music through MP3 files.
1st Genx Launches First Ever Online No Points Contest31 July 2001
No Points Contest does not require handicapping skills, in-depth knowledge of sports, visits to a casino, and large investments.
Massachusetts Officials Looking for Missing Scratch Tickets31 July 2001
Massachusetts lottery officials are trying to figure out what happened to more than 7,000 missing scratch tickets, among which are a $4 million prize and two $1 million prizes.
Man Dies in Car as Friends Gamble31 July 2001
News Brief: A 22-year-old man lay dying in the backseat of a sport-utility vehicle Sunday night while a group of his friends went inside the Greektown Casino to gamble, according to police and casino officials.
Poll: Arizonans More Protective of Casinos than Tracks31 July 2001
News Brief: More Arizona citizens would vote against a candidate for governor who threatened to shut down casinos than they would a candidate who promised to do the same to the racetracks, according to a poll.
North Carolina Video Poker Take May Top $100 Million31 July 2001
News Brief: The North Carolina Revenue Department has learned that gambling on legal video poker machines is surprisingly large, potentially taking in more than $100 million this year.
Interspace to Acquire Randombet.com31 July 2001
Interspace has signed a letter of intent to acquire Randombet.com, the U.K.-based gaming portal that provides a revolutionary randomizing element to the online betting experience.
Scientific Games Signs Software Contract with the French PMU31 July 2001
Scientific Games has signed a contract valued in excess of $1 million with the French Pari Mutuel Urbain for software and self-service terminals. PMU is the largest tote operator in Europe.
Estate of Slain SunCruz Founder Gains Control of Firm31 July 2001
News Brief: The estate of slain SunCruz Casinos founder Konstantinos ‘Gus’ Boulis has won approval from a federal bankruptcy court to take control of the Florida gambling cruise company.
South Carolina Lottery Launch Delayed31 July 2001
News Brief: Folks itching to buy a South Carolina lottery tickets might have to wait until mid-January.
Pennsylvania Slots Worry Tracks31 July 2001
News Brief: Two Northern Panhandle racetracks want more video slot machines, but the ones they already have are causing some Pennsylvania lawmakers to renew calls for allowing video slot machines at racetracks there.
South Carolina Courts Back Casino Boats31 July 2001
News Brief: The South Carolina Supreme Court rule that Stardancer Casino day cruises do not violate state law and are allowed to conduct business on open waters.
Casino Company Sues Port Richey, Florida31 July 2001
The operators of Paradise gambling boat say the city gave a competitor improper permits.
Tribe Makes New Push for Massachusetts Casino31 July 2001
News Brief: The Wampanoag Indians have quietly launched their most ambitious and elaborate campaign to build Massachusetts’ first casino, a Foxwoods-style complex.
TRN Suspends Operations30 July 2001
TRN, the Racing Network, is suspending its broadcast operations, as it has been unable to achieve the subscriber growth necessary to sustain operations.
Sugar Ray Leonard Premieres Boxing Series at Washington State Casino30 July 2001
Boxing Icon Sugar Ray Leonard will premiere his new boxing series for ESPN 2 at Yakima Nation Legends Casino on Friday, Aug. 3.
Lucky Orlando Man Claims $28 Million Lotto Jackpot30 July 2001
A retired New York security guard, who moved to Florida just nine months ago, waited five days to claim the $28 million jackpot.
Gangsters Kill to Control Paris Fruit Machine Racket30 July 2001
News Brief: A fruit-machine war is wreaking havoc in the French underworld. France's gangsters have discovered a low-risk, high-profit alternative: gaming machines.
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