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Gaming News Archives - Page 5612Visit the Fremont Street Experience20 November 1996
If you're vacationing in Las Vegas, be sure to visit the Fremont Street Experience, a $70 million pedestrian mall in the downtown area. Chosen by the Themed Entertainment Association for its Outstanding Achievement award, it's already considered one of the best themed attractions in the United States, yet efforts are being made to make it even better.
Gaming's Future to be Discussed at the American Gaming Summit20 November 1996
The leadership and decision makers of America's gaming community will meet in Las Vegas to determine the future of the nation's rapidly changing industry.
Gaming In Kampala20 November 1996
Tourists in Africa have recently been discovering the riches of Uganda's capital, Kampala, and its three casinos. Along with the several hotels, national parks, lakes, and rivers, gambling has helped boost the city's economy and bring about a steady flow of visitors from the surrounding countries of Sudan, Kenya, Rwanda, Zaire, and Tanzania.
Foxwoods Opens Premium Slots Lounge19 November 1996
The world's largest casino has now opened a premium players lounge for $5, $10, $25 and $100 slots machine players. Foxwoods Resort Casino, located between Boston and New York City on the Manshantucket Reservation in southeastern Connecticut, added 164 of the high-end machines and now offers a wide variety of favorites including Wheel of Gold and Triple Triples.
Casino Gaming Referenda Reviewed19 November 1996
Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. recently gave the following analysis of the gaming votes around the US and what the results mean for gaming interests:
BET Hotel/Casino on Tap19 November 1996
BET Holdings Inc., the parent company of Black Entertainment Television (BET), and Hilton Hotels Corp. have announced a joint venture to explore the feasibility of acquiring land to build, develop and operate a gaming facility and related hotel and recreational facilities in Las Vegas, called the BET SoundStage Casino.
The Big Market18 November 1996
If you love to gamble and you're heading to the Far East, take note that the Tianjin Xiang Dao Resort and Casino could be up and running as early as March 1997. The Chinese government, despite their strict ban on gambling, announced in September its plans to develop the $200 million casino resort near the northern port city of Tianjin.
The Good Life Personified15 November 1996
Milton Berle, who has always enjoyed gambling, living the good life and smoking fine cigars, is launching the country's first luxury gaming magazine, called MILTON magazine.
Global Games Grows15 November 1996
Global Games Corp. has announced that it
has acquired Interactive Computer Corporation (ICC) of Minneapolis.
Casinoworld Brings on Intranet Gamestation15 November 1996
CasinoWorld Holdings, Ltd. (CasinoWorld), developer of the Virtual CasinoWorld online client-server gaming applications, has announced the development of the Virtual CasinoWorld Intranet GameStation.
Instant it Ain't15 November 1996
Day one. Get to site, looks good, very informative and chatty. I did review it earlier for links. A bit slow to download because there is a lot on the front page; but, well it's Australia, more Kangaroos than bandwidth. First problem...it's Java and guess who is still in 3.11 land.
RGT's KC Connection8 November 1996
Greetings, fellow players, and Luck On Ya! KC Bob here with the latest news from the Kansas City gaming scene. But, before we start......a little apology.....Ol' Bob's employer has had him out of town of late hence the long dry spell in updates here.......can't write about what ya don't know.....ya know?
I Wonder What This Button Does8 November 1996
At last, some numbers that look reliable (at least as reliable as Netscape 3 with Java...which doesn't work...meaning I have just downloaded 3 gold in the hope of reviewing a site that has just come on-line). In fact, there is some good news for the cybergaming operator at last.
Mohegan Sun Slots Producing a Million a Day8 November 1996
Reuters reports that slot machines at Mohegan Sun casino produced more than $1 million a day in revenues in the casino's first three weeks, about the same amount as the nearby Foxwoods resort, says the Hartford Courant.
The Federal Commission Will Lead To New Federal Laws7 November 1996
For better or worse, the National Gambling Impact Study Commission has been born. President Clinton signed the bill into law on August 3, 1996. And, it will be two years before the Commission releases its findings. While four of the nine appointees have been suggested, none have yet received final appointment. Now, with the election over, those selections are expected soon.
Election Results Show Anti-Gaming Bent7 November 1996
Voters in 13 states were asked to consider various state and local gaming referenda. Pro-gaming initiatives passed on the state level in Arizona and Michigan, while local option votes succeeded in Louisiana and West Virginia. The following is a state by state synopsis gleaned from information provided by the American Gaming Assn. (AGA) as well as reports from a variety of news services such as the Associated Press.
Global Games in Acquisition Mode7 November 1996
Global Games Corp. (www.globalgames.com) is acquiring International Gaming Resorts Inc.
EXECUTONE Discusses Indian Lottery Progress6 November 1996
Executone had the following to say about the progress of a National Indian Lottery being implemented on the internet and over the phone system:
webSports Wagering System Licensed by CEEE Group31 October 1996
CEEE Group, a Colorado Corporation announced that the Company's Gaming Division has licensed the turn-key webSports wagering system software to Patroon Agency, a U.S. based company. This system will give Patroon's off-shore operations, a complete system that will enable their clients to make wagers via the World Wide Web on international sporting events.
El Gordo Goes Global31 October 1996
The Global Lottery Commission has now gone on-line offering play in Spain's El Gordo Lottery. The prize pool is US$1.2 Billion, and the jackpot is US$236 million. Odds of winning a prize are 1:6. The Free Instant Win Game for players can win you $5,000.00.
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