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Gaming News Archives - Page 5589PlayStar Announces Internet Casino Software License14 January 1998
PlayStar Limited has entered into an agreement with Antigua Casino and Sportsbook Limited to license PlayStar's Internet casino software, the company announced January 13.
Coming Soon from Starnet: CasinoLand14 January 1998
Softec Systems Caribbean Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Starnet Communications International Inc., has licensed its first real-money Internet gaming system to Atlantis Gaming Inc.
A Gambling Boat Docking in the Big Apple?14 January 1998
Officials from President Casinos, Inc. announced January 13 that they’ve submitted to the New York City Gambling Control Commission the appropriate applications to operate a "cruise-to-nowhere" vessel
from New York City.
Harrah's Prairie Band Casino Opens14 January 1998
The Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation and Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. heralded the opening of a new 63,000 square-foot casino entertainment complex in the Kansas heartland on January 12.
African Safari-Themed Hotel and Casino to Open in February14 January 1998
Ameristar Casinos Inc. has announced that it will open its first Las Vegas-area property, The Reserve Hotel Casino, in Henderson,
Nevada.
Riverboat Chaos in Missouri14 January 1998
The Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled that gambling at 'boats in moats'—riverboats docked permanently—was unconstitutional, and limited gaming to boats that operate 'upon' the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
$1.5 Million Jackpot Hit at Online Lottery12 January 1998
A gambler from Australia, known only as "K," became a very rich man on January 9, when he hit a $15 million jackpot with a 6/49 lottery ticket from "Online Lottery."
'MoneyTime' Slots Coming to Monte Carlo in Las Vegas9 January 1998
Mikohn Gaming Corp. has signed a participation agreement for its "MoneyTime"(TM) slot bonus jackpot system with the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, which is operated by Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. as a joint venture with Mirage Resorts Inc.
Offshore Bookmakers Call Western Union's Decision 'A Serious Blow'8 January 1998
Western Union's recent decision to cut off money transfers to offshore bookmakers—under an agreement with Florida Attorney General Bob Butterworth—could prove to be a serious blow to the Internet gaming industries, affecting millions of dollars in annual transactions.
Multimedia Games Sues U.S. Attorney8 January 1998
Multimedia Games, Inc. (MGAM) announced that it has filed an action in Federal court for the Northern District of Oklahoma seeking a prompt declaration that the Company's MegaMania bingo game is a legal Class II game as permitted by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
MegaBingo Player Wins $1 Million Prize on New Year's Eve8 January 1998
Breathing the name 'Juanita Rosas' to Uncle Sam is not unlike ringing a bell in the presence of Pavlov’s dog. Rosas, a resident of Modesto, California, while attending the 13th annual New Year's Eve Gala Celebration at Cache Creek Indian Bingo & Casino with her mother, got lucky. Really lucky.
PlayStar Completes Testing with $45 Million in Test Wagering8 January 1998
PlayStar Limited has announced the successful completion of their Internet Casino's 1997 System Test and the results are impressive.
GalaxiWorld Internet Casino Set to Open by Late April8 January 1998
GalaxiWorld, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gaming Lottery Corporation, will be introducing a live Internet gaming site, also to be called GalaxiWorld, to the public in April 1998.
Huge Jackpot Hit at Lucky Eagle Casino8 January 1998
A long-time resident of Olympia, Wash. won $137,906.70 playing Caribbean Stud poker at the Lucky Eagle Casino on December 30.
Scientific Games Awarded Contracts in Five States7 January 1998
Scientific Games Inc., a subsidiary of Scientific Games Holdings Corp. (NYSE: SG), has won new contracts or contract extensions from five state lotteries, totaling nearly $21.7 million in revenue.
A Look at Bettors World4 January 1998
A pair of net’s prominent sports wagering sites, Odd$Wiz and BrianhOOd’s Bookies Hell have packed up and moved out.
Multimedia Games, Inc. Announces Temporary Disruption of MegaMania Game2 January 1998
Multimedia Games, Inc. (MGAM) has reported that representatives of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma and of the Federal Bureau of Investigation had conducted a search of the Company's headquarters in Tulsa in order to gather evidence relating to the Company's MegaMania bingo game.
Work to Begin Soon on Santa Fe Casino1 January 1998
Southwest Engineering, an engineering and survey company in Las Vegas, recently announced the finalization of a contract with Santa Fe Gaming Corp. to build the Santa Fe Gallaria Hotel and Casino at Sunset Gallaria Shopping Mall located on Sunset Boulevard in Henderson, Nevada.
Nevada Megabucks Jackpot Expands To Over $11 Million1 January 1998
Step back, this one’s about to blow. For the fourth time in its history, the Nevada Megabucks slot jackpot has climbed over the $11 million mark.
Imperial Palace Biloxi Opens Doors1 January 1998
The Imperial Palace Biloxi, the newest Mississippi Gulf Coast casino, opened its 70,000 square foot casino.
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