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Gaming News Archives - Page 5586New Sports Betting Site Opens in Australia5 July 1999
A new Internet sports betting site has begun operations in the
Australian state of New South Wales. The site, SportOdds, accepts wagers on
numerous sports events, 24 hours a day.
Problem Gaming Given National Media Attention28 June 1999
"There's sobering news tonight about an epidemic that's sweeping this
country," NBC's Jane Pauley said at the beginning of Friday's "Dateline
NBC."
Harrah's Gets Busy in Reno22 June 1999
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. announced this week that it is purchasing Nevada Club and Harolds Club properties adjacent to Harrah's on Virginia Street in downtown Reno.
CDS Wins Lawsuit Over Jackpot22 June 1999
The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Casino Data Systems in a lawsuit in which a slots player sued the company for a Cool Millions(TM) jackpot claim of $1.7 million.
American Vantage Files Suit Against Indian Tribe22 June 1999
American Vantage Companies announced Friday that it has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court, Eastern District of California, against the Table Mountain Rancheria Band of Indians.
Gambling Battle Shifts to Congress, States22 June 1999
The battle over legalized gambling moves to Congress and statehouses across the country now that the National Gambling Impact Study Commission has released its report.
MGM Moves Step Closer to A.C.22 June 1999
Two days of meetings with Atlantic City officials have moved MGM Grand Inc. a bit closer to building a billion-dollar resort in the East Coast market.
England Looking For Revenge In Sydney21 June 1999
Rugby Union: A year on from the disastrous 76-0 thrashing at the hands of the Wallabies, England face Australia again in much better heart. Also reports on: Rugby League, Cricket, and Tennis.
NATIONAL GAMBLING IMPACT STUDY COMMISSION IGNORES TESTIMONY OF EXPERTS21 June 1999
Calls for unenforceable prohibition on internet gaming, knowing that it
cannot work.
Gaming Execs, Analysts Blase about Fed Study19 June 1999
Gaming executives and analysts reacted favorably Friday to the federal study that, in general, reflected favorably on the industry.
No Surprises in Report19 June 1999
The National Gambling Impact Study Commission on Friday released its report on a difficult two-year examination of one of the fastest growing industries in America.
$87 Million Superlotto Jackpot Goes to Single Winner in California19 June 1999
The third largest jackpot in California lottery history--a whopping 87 million bucks--has made a Southern California man the beneficiary of that state's largest ever individual prize.
Mandalay Mandalay19 June 1999
Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. announced at its annual meeting Thursday that its shareholders have approved changing the company name to Mandalay Resort Group.
Kyl Bill Ready for Final Senate Action18 June 1999
The Internet Gaming Prohibition Act, a bill that would prohibit people from making wagers over the Internet, was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday.
National Gambling Impact Study Commission Final Report Is Out18 June 1999
The Final Report is out today from the National Gambling Impact Study Commission. It
assesses the state of gambling in all its forms in the US. While gambling establishments
have complied with Federal and State regulation this report acknowledges the absence of a
well thought-out, overall master plan.
Wolf May Propose Fed Tax on Gaming16 June 1999
The casino industry's biggest critic in Congress says he may propose legislation calling for a 1 percent federal tax on gaming revenues to fund gambling addiction treatment.
Report Says Lott Hit Campaign Funding Jackpot16 June 1999
Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott of Mississippi has been protecting the casino industry while hitting the jackpot raising campaign funds from gambling interests, a government watchdog group charged Monday.
Pornographer's Offer to Buy Caesars Dismissed16 June 1999
When Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. spokesman Jim Gallagher was jolted awake by a 1 a.m. phone call this morning, he must have thought he was in the middle of a bad nightmare.
Pssst… Wanna' Skip them Lengthy Downloads?15 June 1999
WhereToBet.com has just released an interesting product that's sure to attract some attention: a CD-ROM with the full software versions of what they consider the top 20 online casinos and sportsbooks. And it's free!
Semifinals Of Cricket's World Cup This Week14 June 1999
Cricket: A week ago, most pundits would be favouring South Africa to make it to the finals, but after Sunday's exploits in the final 'Super 6' game, Australia holds a psychological advantage over the pre-tournament favourites. Also reports on: Rugby League.
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