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Gaming News Archives - Page 5384Kansas City Port Authority Postpones Vote on Purchase of Station Properties20 November 2000
News Brief: The Port Authority of Kansas City on Monday postponed its vote on whether to approve the purchase of Station Casinos' Missouri properties by Ameristar Casinos Inc. while questions about finances and minority ownership were addressed.
Four Towns in Canada Want Shot at Casino20 November 2000
News Brief: Four Canadian river communities passed measures agreeing to host the lone government-run charity casino to be sanctioned in the St. Lawrence River area for at least the next three years.
New Mexican Men Accused Of Theft In Las Vegas Casino20 November 2000
News Brief: Three men have been accused of a scam involving more than $40,000 in slot machine tokens allegedly stolen from an Indian casino that were used in casinos in Nevada.
Judge Rules Video Gambling Machines Can't Be Made In South Carolina20 November 2000
News Brief: A judge has ruled that making a video gambling machine in South Carolina is still illegal, even if the software to run the machine is installed elsewhere.
EBay Lawsuit Opened Up to All Faked-Out Sports Fans20 November 2000
Ebay users who bought fake sports memorabilia can join a class-action suit. The auction site says it's not legally responsible.
U.K. Camelot to Launch £1 Million Scratchcard Jackpot19 November 2000
News Brief: Lottery operator Camelot is reportedly planning to launch a £1 million scratchcard prize to boost sales of its Instants game.
Harrah's Provides North Kansas City With an Embarrassment of Riches19 November 2000
News Brief :North Kansas City struck it rich when Harrah's Casino & Hotel opened up here six years ago.
Sheriff's Casino Winnings Keep Nevada Ghost Town Going19 November 2000
News Brief: Sheriff Herb Robbins has slowly bought and restored much of Gold Point, Nevada with video poker winnings.
Wisconsin Case Raises Issue Of Gambling Interests' Reach19 November 2000
News Brief: According to a report by a special prosecutor, there was circumstantial evidence that Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt may have lied to Congress about his agency's rejection of a proposed tribal casino in Hudson, Wisconsin.
South Carolina Officials Prohibited from Gambling19 November 2000
News Brief: According to the state constitution, it is illegal for anyone holding a state office to purchase lottery tickets!
Canadian Police Bust Two Suspected Gambling Dens19 November 2000
News Brief: The Ontario Illegal Gaming Enforcement Unit, assisted by London police busted two suspected illegal gaming operations in London, Ontario.
Electronic Gambling Report: Site Security and Transactions18 November 2000
This is Part 7 of an 18 part series from a report done by the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network examining commercial and legal issues surrounding electronic gambling.
Atlantic City Casinos Gain 12% in Q318 November 2000
News Brief: The city’s casinos posted a 12 percent increase in gross operating profit for the third quarter of the year, or $373 million.
79-Year Old Swindled out of Life Savings in Lottery Scam18 November 2000
News Brief: A couple that swindled a 79-year old out of her life savings of more than $60,000 back in August in a California lottery scam remain at large.
South Dakota Activist: Gamblers Need Help18 November 2000
News Brief: South Dakota Lottery official and a spokesman for the video-lottery industry are willing to consider proposals from an anti-gambling activist for better help lines and addiction treatment.
Cherokee Casino Gets State's Nod to Grow18 November 2000
News Brief: The Cherokee Indians have won Gov. Jim Hunt's approval to double the size of the tribe's Harrah's Cherokee Casino, the Carolinas' most popular private attraction.
Station Casino Settles Lawsuit Brought by its Partners18 November 2000
News Brief: Station Casino Inc. has settled a $120 million lawsuit filed by its business partners that co-own the casino's 170-acre land parcel in Kansas City.
Magna Entertainment Corp. Announces Closing Of Bay Meadows Acquisition17 November 2000
Magna Entertainment Corp. today announced that it has closed its acquisition of Bay Meadows Operating Company, LLC in San Mateo, California for $24.1 million in cash.
Canada Tax Man Wants Piece of Sports Wagering Winnings17 November 2000
News Brief: A Canadian man is doing so well at sports wagering that the federal government wants to charge income tax on his winnings.
Harrah's Entertainment to Sponsor 500 NASCAR Winston Cup Race17 November 2000
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. announced today it will be the title sponsor of the 500-mile NASCAR Winston Cup race at the Texas Motor Speedway next April 1.
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