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Gaming News Archives - Page 5344Alberta Tribes Eager for Casinos28 December 2001
News Brief: Natives are wagering on a better future as the Alberta government prepares to change gambling policy to allow construction of the province's first casinos on reservations.
Buzz Daly: Sportsbook Scene27 December 2001
In a very public release of his bowl picks, a well-known tout risks humiliation vs. bragging rights.
Powerball Jackpot Growing27 December 2001
The jackpot has grown to $33 million.
Owens Analyzes Three More Bowl Games, and the Entire Selection Process27 December 2001
Bob Owens handicaps the Fiesta, Orange and Rose, and proposes a new post-season process that would operate a true playoff while preserving the bowl system.
Couple Hides Illegal Gambling Money in Dirty Laundry27 December 2001
News Brief: How a husband and wife stashed cash from their alleged gambling operation in Hartford gives new meaning to the term `money laundering.’
Casino Probably Swallows Michael Jordan's Losses27 December 2001
News Brief: According to leaks from Mohegan Sun employees, Michael Jordan has been losing big at the Connecticut tribal casino. But casino executives say that any losses incurred by The Airness are probably forgiven.
Slot Giants in Patent Litigation27 December 2001
International Game Technology filed a patent infringement lawsuit against fellow gambling machine giant Aristocrat Leisure and its two U.S. subsidiaries, Aristocrat Technologies and Casino Data Systems.
Sands Casino Forces President to Resign27 December 2001
News Brief: Alfred Luciani on Wednesday resigned as president and CEO of Sands Casino Hotel in Atlantic City after two-plus years on the job.
Anchor, IGT Merger Set to Close27 December 2001
International Game Technology and Anchor Gaming announced Wednesday that IGT's $1.2 billion purchase of Las Vegas-based Anchor is expected to take place Sunday.
Global ePoint Announces Proposed Merger with Fusion Telecommunications27 December 2001
Global ePoint has signed a letter of intent to merge with Fusion Telecommunications International. Global also announced a separate agreement with Fusion to provide VoIP services in Southeast Asia.
Acres Gaming and Mikohn Gaming Announce License Agreement27 December 2001
Mikohn has agreed to license Acres' bonusing patents for use in its MoneyTime System. The deal settles litigation between the firms.
PDS Gaming Collects on Its $19.1 Million Settlement with The Resort at Summerlin27 December 2001
PDS Gaming announced that its settlement with The Resort at Summerlin has become final and that funds were received today from the bankruptcy estate.
Harrah's Cheers Depressed Indiana City27 December 2001
News Brief: As LTV Corp. approaches the shutdown of its Indiana Harbor Works Plant, the new Harrah's Casino Hotel stands ready to open and put a new face on East Chicago.
Number of Slot Machines Doubles in California27 December 2001
News Brief: According to the State Attorney General, slot machines have more than doubled at California's 46 Indian casinos since tribal agreements with the state took effect last year.
Scams to Avoid: Prize and Contest Scams26 December 2001
Part one of a seven-part series on "scams to avoid." How to identify, and avoid, prize and contest scams.
South Carolina Instant Tickets are Cheat-Proof26 December 2001
News Brief: Cheaters won't have much luck with the South Carolina Education Lottery.
Officials have set out to make the instant scratch-off tickets impossible to forge or steal when the state begins selling them Jan. 7.
Casinos Made Real Quarters Look Phony26 December 2001
News Brief: RCMP experts concluded this month that a flood of seemingly fake quarters that surfaced in northern Ontario late last year are genuine. Investigators now believe the imperfect coins were badly worn in Manitoba casinos.
Cool Reception for Australian Poker Machines26 December 2001
News Brief: Slow sales of Stargames' Monopoly poker machines have forced the manufacturer to review its pricing, but the company still expects to return to the black this financial year.
Nova Scotia Casino Falls Short of Promises26 December 2001
News Brief: The money flowing to provincial coffers from Nova Scotia's casinos is more than a trickle but less than the torrent promised seven years ago.
Gambling Thriving In Weak Economy26 December 2001
News Brief: Despite hard times elsewhere, local casinos and the Illinois lottery are raking in money hand over fist.
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