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Gaming News Archives - Page 5348Florida Casino Operator Hopes for Better Luck8 July 2001
News Brief: In a five-year career in maritime gambling, Ken Whitcomb has had one casino boat shut down by authorities, another go bankrupt but hopes to change his luck with his third casino boat.
Seniors and Problem Gambling are Causing Concern8 July 2001
News Brief: Researchers say the nationwide surge in gambling over the past two decades is more apparent among retirees than any other age group.
Alabama Sheriff to Seize Video Machines8 July 2001
News Brief: A judge has ruled that video gambling machines are illegal in Jefferson County, Alabama, clearing the way for authorities to begin seizing them Monday.
Online Gambling Gets Head Start With Play-for-Fun Casinos8 July 2001
News Brief: The Nevada legislature passed a measure that paves the way for state gaming regulators to license Web casinos, but many play-for-fun casino websites have already got the ball rolling.
High Rollers Join West Michigan Casino Fight8 July 2001
The former head of a riverboat casino in Indiana will get $5 million from the buyer of his casino if Indian casinos proposed for nearby Michigan are blocked.
Virginia Charitable Gambling Operations Debate Rages8 July 2001
News Brief: A new Virginia law states that nonprofit groups licensed to run gambling operations no longer have to be charitable.
Columnist Buzz Daly: Sports Book Scene7 July 2001
This Fourth of July was an occasion to celebrate a victory over the NCAA and the hack politicians it has in its pocket.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: Baseball Should be More Worldly6 July 2001
Baseball is the last of our "Big 4" sports to export itself because the men who run it are so shortsighted they can't see beyond the short right-field porch at Yankee Stadium.
Casino Workers Denied Class-Action Status in Smoking Case6 July 2001
News Brief: A federal judge has denied class-action status to Nevada casino dealers and others who wanted tobacco companies to pay for medical exams to detect smoking-related illnesses.
Littlefield Corporation Closes Deal on Texas Bingo Hall6 July 2001
Littlefield Corp.has acquired the Shriner Bingo Hall of Amarillo, Texas.
Harrah's, Gambling Stocks Fall on Profit Warning6 July 2001
Shares of Harrah's Entertainment fell more than 17 percent after the Las Vegas-based casino operator warned that the economic downturn and disappointing returns from its Rio property would drag down second-quarter profits.
Go Call Inc. Announces Initial Profitability in Q26 July 2001
This quarter is Go Call's first profitable quarter, following the recent completion of an 18-month restructuring effort designed to focus the companies operations on its more profitable business of international gaming.
New York Citizens Group Organizes to Get Casinos6 July 2001
News Brief: A citizens group, calling itself the Niagara Falls Coalition for Casino Gaming, is banding together to sway elected officials in New York state to support development of casinos.
Washington State Officials Criticize Virtual Card Games6 July 2001
News Brief: King County's top elected officials want state regulators to reject an effort to allow electronic blackjack and other card games in mini-casinos.
Louisiana Indian Casino Could Close if Pact Not Reached6 July 2001
News Brief: If the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana and Allen Parish officials can’t reach an agreement over tribal payments to the parish, the tribe's Grand Casino Coushatta, could shut down.
Arizona Not Closing Indian Casinos Despite Court Ruling6 July 2001
News Brief: Despite a court ruling, a key Arizona official says the state won't shut down any Indian casinos.
Detroit Casinos' Fate up to Next Mayor6 July 2001
News Brief: A decision on the future of the casinos in Detroit is likely to be left to the next mayor, City Council members say.
Mohegan Sun Plan to Bring in Puerto Rican Dealers Criticized5 July 2001
News Brief: Mohegan Sun plans to bring 175 card-dealers from Puerto Rico into the region, but local community leaders are concerned that there are not adequate social services or housing for the new arrivals.
High Roller Sues Casino for Changes5 July 2001
News Brief: A New Zealand high-roller has gone to court, saying Sky City Casino has taken steps to cut his chances of winning.
World Gaming Appoints Managing Director5 July 2001
World Gaming has appointed John Harris as its Managing Director, Americas as part of the company's continuing reorganization.
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