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Addicted gamblers Sue in Quebec, Canada

Addicted gamblers Sue in Quebec, Canada

15 Jun, 2001
A lawyer in Canada's Quebec City is launching a class action suit against the province's gambling monopoly for not warning players about the alleged dangers of its games. The case is thought to be the first class action suit of its type in the world.
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Sega Europe Appoints New Head

Sega Europe Appoints New Head

15 Jun, 2001
As of June 11, Yoshio Sakai will be President and Chief Operating Officer of Sega Europe, the company announced today. Sakai will shortly be moving to London to take up the post at Sega's West London HQ.
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UK's Weekly Lotteries Attract at Least 50% of Adults

UK's Weekly Lotteries Attract at Least 50% of Adults

15 Jun, 2001
The National Lottery has turned almost three quarters of British adults into hopeful gamblers, despite most admitting they hardly ever win a penny, reveals the biggest report on UK gambling.
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Big Top - Big Fun

Big Top - Big Fun

16 Jun, 2001
ELTON'S uniquely themed 'Circus Clowns' Derby has just been installed at Cirsa's new Big Fun FEC in Valencia, Spain. The 12 player Derby is prominently sited next to the Bowling Attraction.
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Online Gaming - Is there a Problem?

Online Gaming - Is there a Problem?

18 Jun, 2001
"The average gambler in Australia loses about $600 a year and that is neither here nor there. But we do have a growing number of problem gamblers who on average, according to a Productivity Commission report in 1999, lose about $12,000 a year." - a full report by Senator John Tierney, Liberal Senator for New South Wales.
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Combined Euro-mode on Silverball

Combined Euro-mode on Silverball

19 Jun, 2001
The switching-over to the Euro comes fast and TAB is offering their customers Euro-mode: use both currencies on the Silverball during the transitional period (when both currencies are circulating).
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'Tomb Raider' - Failed Translation of Video Games to Movies?

'Tomb Raider' - Failed Translation of Video Games to Movies?

20 Jun, 2001
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider is the latest computer-game movie that will have audiences wanting to reboot. For anyone who has been keeping score, this comes as no surprise - a report from Tom Maurstad, The Dallas Morning News.
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Sponsor Lets Video Slot Machine Bill Die in his Ohio Senate Committee

Sponsor Lets Video Slot Machine Bill Die in his Ohio Senate Committee

21 Jun, 2001
A proposal to put video slot machines run by the Ohio Lottery at the state's seven struggling horse racing tracks died yesterday when members of the same committee planned to vote against proposal - the matter was adjourned without taking a vote.
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Namco, Square, Enix ally on Online Games

Namco, Square, Enix ally on Online Games

21 Jun, 2001
Japanese videogame software makers Namco Ltd, Square Co Ltd and Enix Corp said on Monday they will team up in online games and overseas distribution in a bid to cut rising development costs.
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Sega to Venture Beyond Games

Sega to Venture Beyond Games

21 Jun, 2001
Sega said on Tuesday it would tap into nongaming fields and aim for $81.40 million (10 billion yen) in sales in 2004, as it seeks to boost profitability by leveraging its entertainment expertise.
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