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Gaming News Archives - Page 5248US Virgin Islands May Trump Las Vegas on On-Line Gambling23 July 2001
News Brief: Nevada looks set to be trumped by the tiny jurisdiction of the Virgin Islands, whose senators passed their own bill legalizing Internet gambling.
Racing Industry Banking on New Gaming Bills22 July 2001
News Brief: Michigan’s politically fractured racing industry is gambling on a package of bills that would allow increased gaming at racetracks in Michigan.
Video Poker Enjoys Great Popularity22 July 2001
News Brief: Video poker has probably attracted more new players traveling to gambling destinations than any other game of chance over the last decade or so.
Camelot Bosses Get Record Bonus As Sales Slump22 July 2001
News Brief: Two of Camelot's most senior directors will share record bonus payments this year, despite falling lottery sales.
High Roller CEO Faces Biggest Gamble22 July 2001
News Brief: Lyle Berman, head of Lakes Gaming, may be facing his biggest gamble now that he has signed a seven-year agreeement with the Nipmuc Nation Indian tribe to build a casino in Massachusetts or Connecticut.
California Casinos Bring in Money and Debate22 July 2001
News Brief: California tribes' gambling operations are raking it in, but debate over the amount of state regulation continues.
Illinois Casino Sale Faces Controversy22 July 2001
News Brief: The sale of the Empress riverboat casino is headed for an Illinois Gaming Board vote Tuesday, just as criticism mounts that Gov. George Ryan is trying to stack the state regulatory body in favor of casino companies.
Internet Casinos Raise the Stakes22 July 2001
News Brief: When internet gambling sites first appeared, it was hard to find a familiar name, but now the major bookmakers and casino chains are all over the Web, and big brands are raising the stakes beyond the reach of the original betting Web pioneers.
Gambler Sues Casino for IOU22 July 2001
News Brief:Gambler sues a Florida casino boat for the $10,000 owed him a month after getting an IOU.
Gaming Machine Investors Hit Jackpot22 July 2001
News Brief: Investors who've put their money into slot machines this year are hitting the jackpot
and analysts expect continued growth in the sector, particularly among slot-machine makers and gaming operators in small to mid-sized markets.
Bill in U.S. Congress Takes Aim at Internet Gambling21 July 2001
News Brief: New York Rep. John LaFalce introduced legislation Friday to ban the use of credit cards or any other financial instruments to pay for Internet gambling.
Opponents Unite to Try to Defeat New York Casino Plan21 July 2001
News Brief: Several groups have agreed to work together to defeat a plan announced last month by Gov. Pataki and Seneca Nation President Cyrus M. Schindler to bring Indian-run casinos to the Buffalo and Niagara Falls region.
Columnist Buzz Daly: Sports Book Scene20 July 2001
Two line services are offering new products for the coming football season. Both help bettors get an edge in their battles with bookmakers.
Web Site to List Unclaimed Jackpot Winners20 July 2001
News Brief: A new feature on the New Jersey State Lottery's Web site will provide information about unclaimed winning tickets.
Win a Trip to Graceland With Florida Lottery's New Scratch-Off Game20 July 2001
The “Elvis” Scratch-Off ticket offers Lottery players a chance to win a trip to Graceland and up to $10,000 cash instantly.
Washington State's Funsters Grand Casinos Getting Ready to Launch20 July 2001
Gerry Kingen, founder of Red Robin Restaurants and Salty's Restaurants, aims to become a major player in the Washington state mini-casino scene with the opening of Funsters Grand Casinos.
Fox TV Boss Allegedly Pressured Employees to Lend Him Money for Gambling20 July 2001
News Brief: Denver television reporter Tom Martino alleged in a lawsuit that his former managing editor used his position at Fox News to pressure employees for loans to feed a gambling habit.
Illinois Lottery Jackpot Still Unclaimed20 July 2001
News Brief: A $19 million Illinois lottery jackpot is still waiting to be claimed.
IGT Stock Upgraded20 July 2001
Robertson Stephens gaming analyst Harry Curtis upgraded International Game Technology this morning, saying investors should use weakness in the stock price to acquire more IGT shares.
Ohio Lottery Awards Scientific Games $15 Million Contract20 July 2001
Scientific Games has been awarded a new two-year contract to provide instant tickets and related services to the Ohio Lottery.
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