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Gaming News Archives - Page 5535Big Game Lottery Jackpot Grows to $35 Million3 January 2001
News Brief: The jackpot in the multistate Big Game lottery drawing has grown to $35 million.
Wireless Web Access Coming to Starbucks3 January 2001
In a deal with Microsoft and MobileStar, Starbucks will enable its North American customers to browse the Web without wires.
Tribal Casinos Can't Match MGM Grand Profits3 January 2001
News Brief: MGM Grand alone raked in $367.5 million last year, almost 6 times as much as Indian-owned establishments.
Dot Com Announces License Agreement for Internet Gaming Software3 January 2001
Dot Com announced that it has entered into a license agreement with Altadena Investments Ltd. of Cyprus to deliver and install a complete Internet Bingo and Internet Casino system for use by Altadena.
Innovative Gaming Announces Q4 2000 Earnings3 January 2001
Innovative Gaming announced that sales revenue for the Q4 2000 was $3,003,935 bringing the year 2000's total sales figure to $8,936,968.
Autotote Wins $8 Million Online Lottery Contract in British Columbia3 January 2001
British Columbia Lottery Corporation has chosen Scientific Games International, an Autotote subsidiary, as its preferred vendor to upgrade its lottery central gaming system and related lottery support systems.
Regulators Deny Severance Deal for Former Caesars Exec3 January 2001
News Brief: Leery casino regulators balked Wednesday at approving a $750,000 golden parachute for a top Atlantic City executive who is an admitted compulsive gambler.
Wisconsin Tribe Could Lose Gaming Compact3 January 2001
News Brief: State official says Wisconsin will not renew its gaming compact with the Oneida unless the tribe pays the $4.85 million it owes.
Survey: South Dakota Lawmakers Skeptical of Video Lottery Proposal3 January 2001
News Brief: According to a survey, South Dakota lawmakers are skeptical of a plan to give state government a bigger share of profits from video gambling.
Senior Official: India's Government-Run Lotteries are a Scam3 January 2001
News Brief: A senior income tax official is accusing the distributor of India’s government lottery schemes of fraud and bribery.
Wyoming Tribe: Don't Take Gaming Suit to Court3 January 2001
News Brief: Northern Arapaho say that their lawsuit involves only issues surrounding the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, not a dispute over state law as the state claims.
Illinois Casino Plan Clears Federal Hurdle3 January 2001
News Brief: Menominee tribe closer to approval for site in Kenosha despite opposition from Illinois lawmakers and anti-gambling activists.
Fears for China Lottery Addicts3 January 2001
News Brief: Mental health experts in the Chinese city of Shanghai say they are treating a growing number of people for addiction to the city's lotteries.
Atlantic City Casinos Look to Build New Image3 January 2001
News Brief: Casino companies fight to change city’s reputation of being a day-trip market to being a convention-destination market like Las Vegas.
Atlantic City Caesars Exec Seeks Severance Deal3 January 2001
News Brief: Caesars executive Gary DiBartolomeo, facing possible license revocation, wants to quit his job and is asking the Casino Control Commission to approve a severance package.
German Airport Casino Opens to Travelers3 January 2001
News Brief: Casino Frankfurt Airport expects to attract hundreds of departing and transferring passengers every day.
Holiday Snow Costs Atlantic City Casinos3 January 2001
News Brief: Last week's snowstorm in Atlantic City spoiled the extra, three-day New Year's weekend, leading to a 1.7 percent decline in December gross gaming revenue for the industry.
Police Being Investigated for Soccer Gambling2 January 2001
News Brief: Hong Kong's top policeman says an investigation had been ordered into an illegal soccer gambling ring that is suspected to involve police officers.
Book Bushwhacks Bettor2 January 2001
Caliente, Mexico’s largest bookmaker, refuses to pay off a bettor from San Diego who bet George W. Bush to win the US presidential election.
IGT Buying Company for $45 Million2 January 2001
International Game Technology announced a definitive agreement to acquire fellow slot machine maker Silicon Gaming Inc. in a cash deal valued at $45 million.
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