Online Slots Archive - Slot Machine News For August '06

Guam Greyhound Park Qualified for November 7 Ballot
Thursday, 31 August 2006

The Guam Greyhound slot initiative passed with 5,139 signatures. The initiative needed only 4,959 signatures, they were over the required signatures. They qualified to be on the General Election Ballot on November 7.

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Republican Senators Ask Gaming Board to Delay Slot Games Licensing
Thursday, 31 August 2006

The Republican Senators of Pennsylvania have asked the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to delay the approval of slot licenses until a revision in the gaming law is made. The state had been debating how to revise the law since 2004.

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A Lawsuit was Filed Against Ledyard for Over Taxes on Slot Machines
Thursday, 31 August 2006

Foxwoods Resort Casino and New Jersey slot machine distributor filed a lawsuit against the town of Ledyard for the property taxes levied on leased machines. The lawsuit is in motion in the federal court.

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New Casino Seeks to Add More Slots
Wednesday, 30 August 2006

Manitobas South Beach Casino is so successful that it is having difficulty keeping up with the queues of customers. The casino is pushing for the increase in the number of slot machines that they are currently allowed to operate.

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Republicans Call for Attorney General Oversight in Slots Licensing
Tuesday, 29 August 2006

Republican senators raise arguments that there has to be state attorney general oversight involved in licensing of casinos and slots-related businesses to secure that valid requirements are met before qualifying for licenses. Other changes in the slots legislation passed in July 2004 are also being ...

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Slot Machines May Be the Death of the Lottery
Sunday, 27 August 2006

Slot machines can potentially slash the earnings currently being made in the Pennsylvania state lottery. Analysts are calling on the officials to play the market very carefully as revenues from lotteries and slots are allocated for separate beneficiaries.

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Pennsylvania Lottery May Flater Due to Slot Machines Introduction
Saturday, 26 August 2006

Pennsylvania officials are playing down warnings against the emergence of slot machines in the state saying they are prepared for the new game. Analysts are wary that lottery revenues may be shifted to the slots and this would directly hit the states funding for its senior citizens, the beficiaries ...

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Nuevo Progreso Slot Games A Big Hit
Friday, 25 August 2006

The Viva Las Vegas casino on Mexico-Texas border is a big hit with gamblers. The casino houses slot games because popular Las Vegas games are not allowed in Mexico, although legislation is pending to allow them in the future.

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The $310 million Penn National Gaming will open a 2,000-machine casino in 2008
Thursday, 24 August 2006

Penn National Gaming is building a $310 million dollar casino, the Hollywood Casino, which is scheduled to open in january of 2008. The casino will house up to 3,000 slot machines on the site of the old Grantville Racetrack.

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Guam Signature Campaign on Final Day
Thursday, 24 August 2006

Today is the final day where the supporters of slot machines on Guam can submit their signature petition to place the slot machine issue on the ballot for the general election. The issue was previously on the ballot in 2004 but failed to pass.

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Guam to Cast Vote on Legalized Slot Machines
Wednesday, 23 August 2006

Guam residents have been busy gathering signatures to place the slot machine initiaitive on the ballot. Residents will decide on November 3 whether to legalize slot machines. The Church and the some business sectors are not in favor of legalizing slot machines.

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Challenge Casino Awards $205,625 Slot Jackpot
Wednesday, 23 August 2006

Casino Action Group has awarded a $205,625 jackpot to a player, Michael Andrew, who hit the lucky combination while playing Mad Hatters online slots at one of their member sites, Challenge Casino.

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Machines That Look, Sound and Play Just Like Slot Machines but really arent.
Monday, 21 August 2006

Does this kind of a machine that look, sound and play like slot machine illegal? Judge can only state that it is in the legislature to declare if the activity is illegal or not. The machine just like any other slot machine gives prize among those who won.

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Boomtown Biloxi Set to Reopen June 29
Sunday, 20 August 2006

Boomtown Biloxi is set to re-launch on June 29 after closing down August 2005 due to damages incurred from hurricane Katrina. The newly renovated casino will be featuring 1,000 brand new slot machines among other new amenities.

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Dennis Rodman on Online Slot Machine
Saturday, 19 August 2006

GoldenPalace.com has launched a new theme for its online slots, NBA bad boy Dennis Rodman. Early feedback from users have shown a positive response to the new spin put on the good old slots.

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Black Oak Casino Offers 1,013 Slot Machines
Friday, 18 August 2006

Black Oak Casino focuses their attention on attracting customers with slot machines that give players a chance of winning. Machines that are not popular with customers are given a face lift or replacement, changing the theme by switching out its software and panes of glass.

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Dan Adkins Bid to Bring Slots to Broward County
Wednesday, 16 August 2006

Last week Dan Adkins submitted an application to run slot machines in South Florida. The introduction of slot machines could mean a substantial revenue increase for the area. The proposed idea already has galvanized opponents into opposite camps.

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Committee Asks Governor to Help Stop Illegal Gambling in Missouri
Wednesday, 16 August 2006

Senator John Loudon led a legislative committee that has asked Governor Matt Blunt to help curb the rise in illegal gambling devices that are proliferating across Missouri.

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Ohio Senator George Voinovich Fights Gambling Again
Sunday, 13 August 2006

Ohio Senator George Voinovich is fighting gambling again. This time Voinovich is opposing placing proposals for slot machines on the November 7th ballo. He believes gambling will be harmful to the people of the state and doesnt have the benefits the backers claim.

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R.Franco Group and IndoPacific Gaming Inks Agreement
Wednesday, 09 August 2006

The R. Franco Group has partnered with IndoPacific Gaming to be the distributor of R. Franco Group slot machines throughout the Asia-Pacific region. IndoPacific Gaming is happy to add the 25 slot machines offered by Franco to their lineup of game products.

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VIP Casino Now Offers Marvel Super Heros on Slots
Wednesday, 09 August 2006

The excitement of Marvel super heroes is now at the VIP casino. Slot games that features the Marvel characters of X-Men, The Punisher, The Hulk and the Blade are now being offered in a 9 line slot format.

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Penn National Gaming Inc Starts Construction of Slot Casino
Wednesday, 09 August 2006

Penn National Gaming Inc. has announced plans to begin building a slot machine casino at the Penn National Race Course. The casino will open with 2,000 slot machines and could accomodate up to 3,000 slot machines if they are needed.

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New Software Development Allows Players to Verify Online Slots Payouts
Tuesday, 01 August 2006

New software development to allow players the ability to examine online slot machine payoffs and prevent misleading details provided by uncertified online casinos.

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