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Gaming News Archives - Page 5351Interlott Awarded Washington, D.C. Lottery Contract28 January 2002
Interlott has will lease of up to 150 12- and 16-bin Instant Ticket Vending Machines to the Washington, D.C. Lottery.
Atlantic City Round-Up28 January 2002
A round-up of Atlantic City gaming news tidbits including: insight as to why Atlantic City casino revenue is barely growing; a casino union leader is re-elected; and Park Place gets a new neighbour.
Missouri Gamblers Oppose Tax Hike28 January 2002
News Brief: Missouri Governor Holden’s plan to hike up gambling taxes is not being received well from gamblers who believe that they will be the ones who have to pay.
Grand Jury Launches Probe of Illinois Project28 January 2002
News Brief: A federal grand jury has issued a subpoena to the Illinois Gaming Board, demanding all records of the proposed Emerald Casino in Rosemont, Illinois.
Arizona Initiative Aims to Consolidate Slots28 January 2002
A ballot initiative from an Arizona Indian tribe could have the effect of turning rural tribes into powerful brokers, who could sell their slot allowances to tribes closer to big cities.
California Bill Would Allow More Casinos28 January 2002
News Brief: A group is pushing an ambitious ballot initiative that would loosen California’s restrictions on gambling and end the monopoly of Indian tribes in the casino business.
Hustler Magazine Head Loses Gambling License Bid28 January 2002
News Brief: The courts deny Hustler publisher and gambling impresario wannabe Larry Flynt’s attempt to seek a full casino gambling license like those issued to Indian tribes.
Maryland Hopes to Spread Lottery to Others28 January 2002
News Brief: Maryland lottery officials are asking the General Assembly for permission to work with other states and countries on games that would produce huge jackpots and spur more people to play.
New Jersey Study to Examine Impact of New York Gaming28 January 2002
News Brief: Officials with the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority are seeking to hire a consultant to gauge the impact of expanded gambling in New York on racing in New Jersey.
Iowa Legislator Questions Video-Slot Legality28 January 2002
News Brief: An Iowa lawmaker is raising questions about the legality of hundreds of slot machines at racetracks.
MGM Mirage, Illinois Deal Questioned28 January 2002
News Brief:A deal that would allow MGM Mirage to rescue a stalled casino project in Rosemont, Illinois, (near Chicago) is getting a chilly reception from at least two of the five Illinois Gaming Board members.
Malaysia: Wider Powers to Check Gaming27 January 2002
International News Brief: Under a new gaming act Malaysian Police can now seal off any premises, including cybercafes suspected to be involved in gaming activities, and cut off power supply to these outlets.
Slot Machine Advocates Gain in Kentucky27 January 2002
News Brief: Gambling advocates picked up steam last week with endorsements from a business group in Louisville and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
Scams and How to Avoid Them: Work Scams26 January 2002
Part 5 of 7: If you see a job offer or business opportunity that looks too good to be true, it probably is.
Columnist Jimmy Vaccaro: As I See It25 January 2002
Someone please explain the NFL’s “tuck” rule! Plus: comments on the latest Tyson silliness, and advice on watching the travel schedule in college hoops.
Three Lotto Winners Collect Share of $87.6 Million Jackpot25 January 2002
News Brief: A construction worker, a bartender and a media-shy Tampa man showed up Tuesday at the Florida Lottery offices in Tallahassee to claim their share of Saturday's $87.6 million jackpot.
Global Cash Access Launches QuikFunds25 January 2002
With QuikFunds, off-track betting customers will have around-the-clock access to their funds.
$92 Million Powerball Jackpot25 January 2002
Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's Powerball, Saturday's jackpot will be an estimated $92 million.
Scottish Lottery Winner Dies of Neglect25 January 2002
International News Brief: A National Lottery millionaire was drinking a bottle of spirits, a litre of wine and up to eight cans of lager every day leading up to his death.
Indiana Casino Revenues Dealt Winning Hand25 January 2002
News Brief: The first full year of operation for Indiana's 10th riverboat casino pushed overall admissions and gambling taxes paid by riverboat operations to record levels in 2001.
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