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Gaming News Archives - Page 5342FBI Employee Pleads Guity to Tipping Off Bookies18 January 2002
News Brief: A former FBI dispatcher has pleaded guilty to a charge of tipping off a suspected Connecticut bookie who was under investigation.
Man Tosses Winning Ticket18 January 2002
International News Brief: A man thinks his winning Australian lottery ticket may be in the town dump. The ticket would be worth $1.5 million (US$772,000).
Miami Radio Host Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Tribal Casino18 January 2002
News Brief: A South Florida sports talk show host pleaded guilty to engaging in a kickback scheme to defraud Miccosukee Indian Gaming of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Casino Shocked By $50,000 Nickel Slot Jackpot18 January 2002
News Brief: A $50,000 nickel slot double jackpot hit this week is valid, even though the Isle of Capri casino didn't know the machine was programmed to pay that much.
Illinois Casino Figure Charged in Insurance Scam18 January 2002
News Brief: Nick S. Boscarino, a key figure in the Illinois Gaming Commission's decision to block the Emerald riverboat gambling casino's license, was charged with laundering money intended for insurance premiums.
Aussies Bet on Net Gambling Despite Ban18 January 2002
International News Brief: Online gaming may have been outlawed in Australia but it has not stopped local companies, like Ainsworth Game Technology, from cashing-in on the practice.
Park Place Stock Upgraded18 January 2002
Salomon Smith Barney upgraded the stock of Park Place Entertainment Corp., citing the company's relative value to the rest of the gaming sector and a rebound in business trends.
Louisiana Casinos Win Slightly More in December18 January 2002
News Brief: After taking a sharp two-month dive following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Louisiana's state-licensed casinos posted a second straight month of increased winnings from gamblers in December.
Colorado Gaming Market Grew in December18 January 2002
According to the Colorado Division of Gaming, the state's gaming market grew last month, especially in Black Hawk.
Littlefield Reports Profitable Q4 Results18 January 2002
Littlefield announces its fiscal year 2001 earnings of $0.21/share and Q4 net income of $117,021.
Rimpac to Acquire Global Internet Lottery Company18 January 2002
Rimpac Resources has signed an agreement to acquire Internet LOTO Inc.
Macao Pins Hope on Gambling, Tourism18 January 2002
International News Brief: The opening of gambling industry will inject new vitality to the expansion of tourism business and other sectors in the Macao Special Administrative Region, a high official said.
New Hampshire Gambling Fight Turns Ugly18 January 2002
News Brief: Edward Callahan of Rockingham Park racetrack is demanding a public apology from New Hampshire Republican gubernatorial candidate Gordon Humphrey, who called gambling "a scummy, sleazy enterprise."
NYRA Wants Video Lottery Terminals18 January 2002
News Brief: The New York Racing Association plans to submit a proposal to state lottery officials that details a plan to install 2,500 video lottery terminals at Aqueduct racetrack.
Harrah's New Orleans Doesn't Need More Concessions18 January 2002
News Brief: Harrah's New Orleans Casino, which received a major tax break from the state last year, will not ask the Legislature to make more concessions.
MGM Mirage Tries Again for New Chicago Casino18 January 2002
MGM Mirage's efforts to place a casino in the heart of metropolitan Chicago may soon be moving forward again.
Lotteries Look Good in Dark Fiscal Light18 January 2002
News Brief: With states facing a combined budget shortfall of about $40 billion this year, legislatures are to lotteries to help plug budget holes.
Court Panel Upholds Order to Close Texas Casino18 January 2002
News Brief: In a potentially fatal blow to Speaking Rock Casino, a panel of the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's ruling that the Tigua Indians were offering illegal gambling.
Intertops.Com to Accept 20 Millionth Online Wager17 January 2002
To celebrate reaching this milestone, Intertops.com will be crowning 20 customers as millionaires in different worldwide currencies.
Micki Oster Leaves Sunny Group17 January 2002
Oster, who is widely known and respected in the online gaming industry, says she’s tired and needs a break. She has just resigned from the Sunny Group, whose holdings include Casino Fortune and Mapau Casino.
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