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Gaming News Archives - Page 5403Co-workers Drop Powerball Jackpot Lawsuit31 August 2001
News Brief: A lawsuit filed by four co-workers who contended they should have a share of a Buxton couple's $41.5 million Powerball jackpot was dropped Thursday nearly as quickly as it was filed.
Siblings Claim Share of Powerball Jackpot31 August 2001
News Brief: A Pittsburg brother and sister are the last of the four winners of the $295 million Powerball jackpot.
Pro Violates PGA Gambling Policy31 August 2001
News Brief: Phil Mickelson violated the PGA Tour policy on gambling by picking up $500 in a friendly wager that Jim Furyk would hole a bunker shot for par during a playoff against Tiger Woods in the NEC Invitational.
GameTech International Reports Loss for Third Quarter31 August 2001
GameTech, a major supplier of electronic bingo devices, reports a net loss of $617,000 for its third quarter. In last year's third quarter, it had net income of $1.2 million.
Alliance Gaming Receives Buy Rating31 August 2001
Wells Fargo Van Kasper has initiated coverage on Alliance Gaming Corporation with a Buy rating and a price target of $25.00.
Operators of Porn Sites Settle FTC Charges31 August 2001
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission settles with defendants who the agency says illegally caused customers of their adult entertainment Web sites to be billed for phone calls to Madagascar by re-routing their Internet connections.
Plan for New York Tribal Casinos in Jeopardy31 August 2001
News Brief: Gov. George Pataki says the chance to open casinos in western New York is slipping away because of the state Assembly's failure to act on his gaming agreement with the Seneca Indians.
Lobbyist: Failed Problem Gambling Bill a Disgrace31 August 2001
The gaming industry's top Washington lobbyist is criticizing the Nevada legislature for failing to pass a groundbreaking problem gambling bill in this year's session.
Judge Rules SunCruz Boat Can Stay31 August 2001
News Brief: Florida’s SunCruz Casinos prevailed Thursday in an eviction lawsuit that threatened to reduce the company's revenues by 25 percent and possibly force a bankruptcy court liquidation.
California Senate Approves Gambling Panel's Chairman31 August 2001
News Brief: The state Senate voted 28-1 Thursday to approve the governor's appointment of John Hensley as chairman of the California Gambling Control Commission.
Fahrenkopf Says NCAA Betting Bill Still a Threat31 August 2001
The AGA's Frank Fahrenkopf, the casino industry’s top lobbyist, warns that the bill to prohibit Nevada sports books from taking wagers on college games could still get through Congress.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: College Football Season Should Start Later30 August 2001
A late September or even Oct. 1 start would give the semi-pro – er, college – players time to learn the entire playbook. It might even save a life or two, given the pre-season tragedies from practicing in extreme heat.
Alliance Gaming Launches New Slot Device and Game30 August 2001
Alliance Gaming plans to utilize the pioneering television game show To Tell The Truth to introduce the new interactive Evo Slot incorporating both reel-spinning and video features.
Pennsylvania Lottery Launches Wheel of Fortune Instant Game30 August 2001
Wheel of Fortune offers a top prize of $30,000 and a chance to win a trip to Hollywood, California, with a genuine TV audition for the real Wheel of Fortune television show.
Pennsylvania Lottery Launches New 200 Grand and Hot 7's Instant Games30 August 2001
200 Grand, a $5 ticket, offers a top prize of $200,000 and 200 Grand has more than $11.5 million in total cash prizes in the game.
Canadian Report: Gaming Spawns 1 Million Problem Gamblers30 August 2001
News Brief: A new report says that gambling in Canada is generating almost as much revenue as tobacco and alcohol taxes combined. It has also produced as many as 1 million problem gamblers.
Powerball Jackpot Win Disputed By Co-Workers30 August 2001
News Brief: A judge on Wednesday refused to put a hold on a Buxton couple’s $41.5 million Powerball winnings, saying a lawsuit seeking a share of the jackpot wouldn’t hold up in court.
Cop Stands Trial For Assault in Casino Arrest30 August 2001
News Brief: A video tape shows a Detroit officer hitting a man outside MotorCity Casino.
Casino Workers: Detroit Gamblers are Stingy30 August 2001
News Brief: Detroit’s casino workers complain that some players strut like high-rollers but act the low-roller when it comes to tipping.
Youbet.com Opens Oregon Wagering Hub for Pari-Mutuel Racing30 August 2001
With the opening of the multi-jurisdictional, licensed wgaering facility, subscribers to Youbet.com get wagering access to 81 horse tracks in 39 U.S. states.
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