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Gaming News Archives - Page 5564New York Track License Withheld14 January 2001
News Brief: New York's Vernon Downs failed to get its license renewed because the state said the track has not paid its bills and did not have a recent fire inspection.
Ocean Club Hosts Stars and Sports Legends for Inaugural Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational14 January 2001
World class athletes and celebrities join the festivities in the Bahamas.
Columnist: Bush No Friend of Nevada14 January 2001
President-elect George W. Bush hasn't even taken office, but he already has demonstrated that he's no friend of Nevada.
Uncollected Gambling Markers Affect State Tax Revenue14 January 2001
News Brief: Uncollected gambling markers affect a casino's bottom line and the state gaming tax revenue.
Tennessee Lottery Supporters May Finally Hit Jackpot14 January 2001
News Brief: Officials say the chances of the Tennessee Legislature calling a constitutional referendum for a state lottery are better this year than anytime in the 17 years it's been up for consideration.
Gunman Shoots Three, Kills Self at Gulf Coast Casino14 January 2001
An Alabama man who shot three people before killing himself at a busy Gulf Coast casino was apparently distraught over losing money to a slot machine.
Western Indian Gaming Conference Unites Casino Owners and Vendors14 January 2001
News Brief: About 700 tribal leaders from around the country will be in the city to catch up on the latest trends in gaming while they meet to discuss how to improve the casinos back on their reservations.
California Tribal Casino Expansion Put on Hold14 January 2001
News Brief: Plans to turn the Palace Indian Gaming Center into a premier destination resort for gamblers have been put on hold as the tribe reevaluates its long-term vision for the casino.
Canadian Wins $9.3 Million Megabucks Jackpot13 January 2001
A Canadian visitor to Harrah’s Las Vegas Casino & Hotel became an instant millionaire when she hit the jackpot and won more than $9.3 million on a Megabucks slot machine.
Analyst: Regulation Needed for Internet Gambling to Succeed13 January 2001
News Brief: Industry analyst Marc Falcone, vice president of Bear Stearns, says consistent regulatory standards, licensing and taxes are needed to make Internet gambling legitimate.
Atlantic City Slot Payouts Up Again13 January 2001
News Brief: Local casinos last year continued their trend of being more generous to slot-machine players, returning 91.83 percent of the money wagered.
N.Y. County Still Waiting for Native Casino13 January 2001
News Brief: In Sullivan county, New York, promises of gambling-related money and jobs appear on the horizon but a casino has yet to appear.
Tribal Casinos Could Cost Ex-boss of Michigan Casino13 January 2001
News Brief: Kevin Flynn, the former president and chief stockholder of Michigan City's Blue Chip Casino stand to miss out on at least $5 million if two Michigan Indian tribes should not open land-based casinos in the next few years.
U.S. Military Gambling Over Slot Machines13 January 2001
The US military struggles with the pros and cons of having slot machines at their bases and posts.
Maryland Horse Handicapper Leads Tournament12 January 2001
Gwyn Houston is well ahead of 203 other finalists at the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship in Las Vegas. He’s shooting for a $100,000 prize.
British Betting Tax may be Abolished12 January 2001
News Brief: Plans are afoot to abolish betting tax by the beginning of next year, though offshore betting must be scrapped.
Sports Betting Ban Bill on Fast Track12 January 2001
The NCAA's bill to ban betting on college sports could surface on Capitol Hill as early as the end of February.
Stewardess Wins More than $9 Million on Slot Machine12 January 2001
A US Airways flight attendant made a profitable lay-over in Las Vegas today, winning more than $9 million on Megabucks at Harrah's Las Vegas.
£40 Million U.K. Lottery Jackpots Still Unclaimed12 January 2001
News Brief: More than £40 million of National Lottery prizes remain unclaimed including two massive jackpots.
India's Luxury Casino Cruise Sets Sail12 January 2001
News Brief: Casino Goa, India’s first live gaming casino, will be starting operations shortly.
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