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Gaming News Archives - Page 5253Californian Gambler at Head of Scam Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison11 July 2001
News Brief: Shih Chun Sung admitted racking up hundreds of thousands of dollars in purchases on credit cards and checking accounts, often using other people's names and Social Security numbers.
Researchers Weigh in on Problem Gambling11 July 2001
Pathological gambling should be viewed as a `chronic medical condition' in the same manner as drug and alcohol abuse, say a group of Yale University researchers.
Court Rejects Woman's Claim for Jackpot11 July 2001
A woman who says she is entitled to an $8 million jackpot from the "Cool Millions" slot machine at Silverton Las Vegas is going to end up with just $4,427.
New Developments Focus of 15th Annual World Gaming Congress and Expo11 July 2001
New technology and the changing face of gaming will be the focus of seminars at the 15th Annual World Gaming Congress and Expo.
FirstBingo.com Executes Agreement to Purchase IGL Gaming11 July 2001
Upon closing, the acquisition of IGL Gaming will provide FirstBingo with immediate revenue in excess of US $150 million annually and net income of US $9 million.
Iowa Casinos Win $887 Million11 July 2001
News Brief: The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reported that over the past 12 months, 19.8 million patrons were admitted to state-regulated gambling businesses and customers lost an average of $45 each playing slot machines or casino table games.
Higher Energy Costs Hurt Vegas Tropicana11 July 2001
Five days after Harrah's Entertainment shook up gaming stocks with an earnings warning, Aztar Corp. beat analyst expectations for its second quarter ending June 28.
Key Park Place Executive Leaves in Management Shuffle11 July 2001
Mark Dodson, executive vice president and co-chief operating officer of casino operator Park Place Entertainment has resigned, after falling victim to a new corporate structure.
Agreements Between Global Payment Technologies and Table Trac Signed11 July 2001
Under the terms of the agreements GPT and Table Trac will have the right to distribute and sell the new product, Table Trac Lite.
Former Canadian Gaming Head Wins Damages for Wrongful Dismissal11 July 2001
News Brief: A former gaming commissioner who accused the premier and senior Nova Scotia politicians of the day of meddling in a high-stakes casino deal has been awarded $300,000 (US$197,000) after a bitter court battle.
Detroit Police Beating at Casino Probed11 July 2001
News Brief: The incident outside the MotorCity casino, in which a black patron was punched by one officer and pepper sprayed by the other, was captured on the casino's security cameras.
New Video Slots Pay Off in Real Diamond Jewelry10 July 2001
Harrah's Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas will be the first Nevada casino to offer customers a chance to play the new Raining Diamonds video slots, which offer authentic diamond jewelry jackpots.
Antitrust Probe For IGT, Anchor Deal Possible10 July 2001
IGT’s acquisition may make the company even more powerful and some in the gaming industry speculate privately that one or more of IGT's competitors might protest the deal on antitrust grounds.
FirstBingo Hires Marketing Professional and Focuses on Pay-To-Play10 July 2001
FirstBingo have appointed David Koyle to spearhead the marketing operations of the TriviaBingo game show and to focus on working with IGL Gaming Ltd. and its 300 operators in launching the Pay-To-Play TriviaBingo division.
Sun International Commences Consent Solicitation for Notes10 July 2001
Sun International are soliciting consents from the holders of their 8.625% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007 and their 9.000% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2007.
New Mexico Gaming Gets Serious10 July 2001
News Brief: New Mexico’s Isleta's and Sandia's multimillion-dollar casinos are attracting new customers and transforming entertainment.
Millions in Dirty Money Passed Through Australian Casino10 July 2001
News Brief: Up to $30 million of suspected dirty money has been pumped through Australia’s Crown casino in the past year.
Grief Fills Pennsylvania Racetrack Following Death of 28 Horses in Fire9 July 2001
News Brief: The cause of the fire, which raced through four racing stables in one barn, has not been determined.
Harrah's Entertainment to Introduce The Price Is Right Video Slots In Louisiana9 July 2001
Harrah's Entertainment will be the first in Louisiana to offer customers the opportunity to play The Price Is Right video slot machines.
Scientific Games Launches New Lotteries in Iowa and Maine9 July 2001
The simultaneous launches, in Maine and in Iowa, represent the second time that Scientific Games has brought up two new systems on the same day.
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