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Gaming News Archives - Page 5246Texas Lottery Commission Amends Proposed Rule Changes26 July 2001
News Brief: The Texas Lottery Commission is considering changing some game rules, including how it labels the Lotto Texas jackpot.
West Virginia Seeks to Get Video Poker Suit Tossed26 July 2001
News Brief: West Virginia has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new video poker law.
Atlantic City Casino Tunnel Opening as Debate Continues26 July 2001
News Brief: After five years, nine homes demolished and a whole lot of litigating, the $330 million Atlantic City tunnel project opens to traffic this week.
Decision on Florida Casino Boat Rift Delayed26 July 2001
News Brief: A squabble between Florida casino boat competitors concerning building permits will be addressed in September.
Australian State Releases Gambling Reform Package26 July 2001
News Brief: The New South Wales' Government has released its package on gambling reform, in response to community concerns. Slot machines will be capped at 104,000.
Senator McCain Grills Officials on Mohegan Deal26 July 2001
News Brief: Senator John McCain grilled two government officials on the deal-making behind the Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut and on the Clinton administration's last-minute recognition of the Nipmuc tribe of Central Massachusetts.
U.S. to Review Florida Tribal Gambling Rules26 July 2001
News Brief: The U.S. Department of Interior has withdrawn federal rules aimed at expanding gambling on reservations of the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes of Florida.
Columnist Jeff Haney: Analyst Predicts Each NFL Game25 July 2001
Patrick Forsythe’s book predicts the score of every single NFL game in the upcoming season, including the Super Bowl. Forsythe is a Las Vegas resident who has to work extra hard at handicapping, because he’s legally blind.
Aussie Casino Feted Heroin Baron25 July 2001
News Brief: A high-rolling triad boss was feted by the Crown Casino during the two years he lived and gambled in Melbourne. The casino also played a part in his downfall, by making the legally required reports of transactions of $10,000 (US$5,083) and above.
Ohio Woman Sentenced for Using Another Person's Credit Card for Bingo Games25 July 2001
News Brief: An Ohio woman was sentenced to two years probation for buying more than $26,000 in instant bingo cards using an elderly woman's credit card. The judge also questioned the legitimacy of some bingo parlors.
Californian Man Pleads Guilty in Alteration of Money Orders25 July 2001
News Brief: Hunter allegedly spent the travelers checks on a number of luxury items and gambling trips to Las Vegas, Reno and Indian gaming casinos.
Mikohn Gaming Reports Q2 Revenue25 July 2001
Mikohn Gaming reported a second-quarter profit of $1.67 million or 15 cents per share, about even with the prior-year quarter's $1.63 million or 15 cents.
Station Casinos' Earnings Decline in Second Quarter25 July 2001
Station Casinos' earnings for the second quarter fell to $3.8 million, from $20.7 million a year ago. Revenue also declined. Numerous one-time events affected the results, including the sale of two casinos in Missouri.
Park Place Reports Increased Earnings for Second Quarter25 July 2001
Net income for the casino giant was $48 million, or $0.16 per share, compared to $31 million, or $0.10 per share, in last year's second quarter.
Penn National Gaming Q2 Results25 July 2001
Net income rose to $6,484,000, or $0.41 per diluted share, compared to net income of $6,224,000, or $0.40 per diluted share, in Q2 of 2000.
Mississippi Watchdog Group Seeks Better Enforcement of Gaming Laws25 July 2001
News Brief: Mississippi Gaming Commission Executive Director Chuck Patton dismissed a state watchdog group's report that the agency needs to do a better job of enforcing some regulations and documenting its business.
Quebec Police Assessing Online Casinos at Kahnawake25 July 2001
News Brief: Quebec police are investigating the legal issues regarding the online casinos that are hosted at the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake, a reserve just outside Montreal.
Columnist Buzz Daly: Sports Book Scene24 July 2001
Offshore sports books try more sophisticated marketing, publishing football magazines with serious content.
Groups Protest Drive for Slot Machines at Race Tracks24 July 2001
News Brief: The contest has begun between the South Florida pari-mutuel industry and its foes over a drive to permit slot machines at race tracks and jai-alai frontons throughout the state.
Harrah's Re-Launches Consumer Web Site24 July 2001
Harrah's Entertainment has completed a re-launch of its consumer Web site, adding several customized features for members of its Total Rewards player loyalty program.
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