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Gaming News Archives - Page 5473'Relaxed' Canada a Haven for Unregulated On-Line Casino Operators11 June 2001
Canada attracts on-line gaming industry association by shrugging while US talks of regulating.
Few Options For Problem Gamblers in Washington State10 June 2001
News Brief: In Washington state, people who are wrestling with gambling addiction have far fewer places to go for treatment than for betting.
American Wagering Announces Year-End Results: Trims Opersting Loss10 June 2001
For the year ending Jan. 31, American Wagering reports a net income of $464,029, compared to a net loss of $814,531 in 2000. But the bookmaker gained $981,856 on litigation judgments and settlements.
Land Claims Stall Talks About Casinos10 June 2001
News Brief: The Seneca Indians are mulling six proposals from developers eager to build casinos in Niagara Falls and Buffalo, but the tribe ran into a when the state suddenly brought up unresolved land claims.
New Hampshire Senate Panel to Air New Gambling Bill10 June 2001
News Brief: New Hampshire lawmakers will take another look at legalizing video gambling at their race tracks as a means of increasing state revenue.
States Stew Over Problem Gamblers10 June 2001
News Brief: Leaders in New Jersey and Nevada are trying to play catch-up with Mississippi when it comes to helping problem gamblers.
Macau Gaming Czar to Lose Monopoly10 June 2001
News Brief: Macau government to end tycoon, Stanley Ho’s control of the port city’s gambling market.
Gambling Critics Seek Federal Help in Internet Gambling Crackdown10 June 2001
News Brief: Frustrated by a Congress they say is increasingly beholden to the casino industry, gambling critics are appealing to Attorney General John Ashcroft to establish a Justice Department task force to crack down on Internet gambling.
Tribes Working Political Ties in California Gaming Dispute10 June 2001
News Brief: Some of California's big gambling tribes are quietly pushing amendments that could undermine the state's new gaming commission and lift a requirement that Indian casinos disclose how many slot machines they have.
Casino Self-Exclusion Faces Criticism8 June 2001
The self-exclusion plan that would help compulsive gamblers stay away from casinos is facing a hornet's nest of privacy, practicality, and administrative concerns that could undermine its effectiveness.
Viva Gaming and Phoenix Leisure to Extend Agreement Deadline8 June 2001
Viva Gaming and Phoenix Leisure have agreed to extend the closing date of their proposed transaction in order to allow time for the companies to finalize the definitive agreements concerning government-approved lottery entertainment centers in Mexico.
Microsoft and Harrods Online Create Online Casino Partnership8 June 2001
Harrods Online Limited has signed a two year marketing agreement with the British arm of Microsoft Corporation's market leading internet service provider for an online casino.
e-Success and ClearPay to Form ClearTech Inc.8 June 2001
ClearTech Inc., a new Canadian company, will be formed and will be jointly owned by e-Success and ClearPay.
Harrah's Entertainment and Enron Sign Agreement To Control Energy Costs8 June 2001
The agreement is the latest in a series of energy conservation efforts, including capital projects to reduce consumption, that Harrah's has undertaken to minimize the impact of higher energy costs.
Harrah's Issues $500 Million in Six-Year Bonds8 June 2001
Harrah's is in the process of acquiring Harveys Casino Resorts for $625 million.
Online Gaming Foe Takes Case to Attorney General Ashcroft8 June 2001
One of the gaming industry's most outspoken opponents is taking his fight against Nevada's Internet gaming bill to Attorney General John Ashcroft.
Gaming Officials Target Oklahoma Tribal Casinos8 June 2001
News Brief: A federal judge is considering whether to close four Seminole Nation casinos in Oklahoma which prosecutors say are operating illegal gambling machines.
Canada Urged to Gamble on Internet Casinos8 June 2001
News Brief: Speakers at an international online gaming conference say that the government should stop trying to ban Internet gambling and face the fact the rapidly growing.
Middle East Casino Set to Reach Tax Deal with State8 June 2001
News Brief: Lebanon’s Casino du Liban and the Finance Ministry are expected to reach a landmark agreement soon to end a long-running conflict over alleged unpaid taxes and the construction of the casino’s five star hotel.
New Mexico Attorney General Criticized on Casino Pacts8 June 2001
News Brief: Legislators on an Indian affairs committee blasted New Mexico’s Attorney General Patricia Madrid, accusing her of failing to resolve revenue-sharing back payments with tribal casinos and holding up federal approval of a new Indian gaming compact.
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