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Gaming News Archives - Page 5372Bob Owens Handicaps the College Bowls18 December 2001
In this RGT Online exclusive, Bob Owens advises bettors on nine side bets, one parlay and seven totals.
Thailand's Funeral Gambling Dens18 December 2001
News Brief: In Thailand, dealers make bids to families for funerals, offering to take care of all costs incurred in return for the family's permission to hold gambling sessions during the funeral.
Plane Delay Costs Woman a Cool Million18 December 2001
News Brief: A delayed flight from Dallas to Madison, Wisconsin, kept a retired woman from collecting $1 million in a contest requiring the winner's presence at Ho-Chunk Casino late Saturday night.
Problem Gambling Research Awards Unveiled18 December 2001
The National Center for Responsible Gaming said it introduced an annual awards program designed to recognize ongoing research in the field of problem gambling.
i2corp.com's HGN Issues License to West Indies Company18 December 2001
i2corp.com's Home Gambling Network has signed a license agreement with Broadcasting Concepts of Nevis, West Indies, for an adult entertainment themed live remote wagering casino.
Accor Leads Bid to Form France's Biggest Casino Group18 December 2001
News Brief: French hotel giant Accor said on Monday it would lead a bid for the rest of Compagnie Europeene de Casinos at 52 euros per share to form France's biggest casino group.
Louisiana Casinos November Winnings Increased18 December 2001
News Brief: Louisiana's state-licensed casinos began to rebound in November as winnings from gamblers increased nearly 7 percent from October and 16 percent from the same period last year.
Detroit Casinos Revenues Jump in November18 December 2001
News Brief: The total adjusted gross revenues for the three Detroit casinos was about $91.3 million for November, up from about $69.2 million in November 2000.
American Wagering Reports Improved Results18 December 2001
American Wagering reports net income of $234,996 for the nine months ending Oct. 31. This compares to a net loss of $1.1 million for the same period last year.
Mississippi Casinos Seek Temporary Workers18 December 2001
News Brief: Two Mississippi Coast casinos that handed out pink slips to hundreds of workers over the past few weeks are now seeking close to 500 temporary workers, beginning in March.
Nebraska Tribe Wins Right to Operate Casino18 December 2001
News Brief: The Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska can finally legally operate their casino and beyond that look to the future for economic development, thanks to a victory in federal court.
Oregon Electronic Slot Machine Proposal Not Likely18 December 2001
News Brief: A proposal to expand the Oregon lottery into electronic slot games is not likely as long as Governor Kitzhaber is in office.
Louisiana Riverboat Casinos Not Utilizing Space18 December 2001
News Brief: The riverboats in operation in Louisiana today could add the equivalent of four riverboats just by expanding to use the maximum square footage of gaming space allowed by law.
California Board Braces for Account Wagering18 December 2001
The selection process for operators of advance deposit account wagering systems in California is under way and applications from potential providers are trickling into the California Horse Racing Board offices.
Hawaii Governor Supports Gambling on Ships18 December 2001
News Brief: Hawaii’ s governor says that gambling should be allowed on interisland cruise ships in Hawaii, as long as it only takes place outside the three-mile limit.
Oregon Casino Project Behind Schedule18 December 2001
News Brief: The Umatilla Indian Tribes’ $12 million expansion of Wildhorse Casino was expected to be ready for a March grand opening but now the expansion is not expected to be done until August.
Ohio Lawmaker Willing to Gamble on Slots18 December 2001
News Brief: According to Ohio House speaker, allowing electronic slot machines on Ohio's racetracks would be better than increasing taxes.
New York Tracks See Video Slots As Too Costly18 December 2001
News Brief: Racetrack operators in New York say a new gambling law allowing them to offer slot-like machines will be far from the cash bonanza first promised by state officials.
New York Gambling Ring Raided18 December 2001
News Brief: Investigators raided two lucrative Albany, New York gambling operations.
Buzz Daly: Sportsbook Scene17 December 2001
The shootout between two experienced handicappers at the Stardust tournament lives up to expectations. Plus, the Rio stops carrying Buzz’s newspaper, and a new independent book opens soon in Vegas.
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