New York Racing & Wagering Board News Update

The NY State Racing & Wagering Board announces the adoption of new rules governing the conduct of bingo.

The new rules went into effect on October 13, 2004.

View a summary of changes to the bingo rules:

www.racing.state.ny.us/charitable/char.home.htm

GAMING NEWS

The following three articles pertain to the gaming industry and have an impact on the charitable gaming industry.

PENNSYLVANIA GETS READY FOR SLOTS
According to the Public Gaming International news, the Pennsylvania Government appointed it's first two members to the state's new gambling commission that will oversee the operations of 61,000 slot machines in 14 facilities.
The Pennsylvania Government has also reportedly hired three gambling consultant firms to help the state get started implementing and regulating the expansion of slots.
For more information, click here:

www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol34/34-41/1853.html

WEST VIRGINIA LIMITED VIDEO HITTING HIGHS

The success of West Virginia's Limited Video Lottery Program has garnered national attention. By the end of April 2004, the Lottery's Limited Video Lottery sales were 97.6 million for just ten months of the fiscal year. For that period, sales are 42 percent ahead of those realized last fiscal year.
Limited video lottery sales were projected to reach 19 million by the end of the fiscal 2004, but are now tracking at approximately nine percent above that level. The conclusion of the fiscal year should realize sales in the range of 35 million. Over 7,700 permits for Limited Video Lottery terminals have been issued, or are pending issuance, in over 1,540 retail locations throughout West Virginia.
Information taken from the September 2004 issue of Public Gaming International.

ILLINOIS ONE STEP CLOSER TO A CASINO

The Illinois Gaming Board has approved a plan that allows the bankrupt Emerald Casinos Inc. to sell its license to Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. The board's decision removed a major hurdle for a casino in suburban Rosemont, despite opposition from state Attorney General Lisa Madigan. The Gaming Board still must investigate whether Isle of Capri is suitable to run an Illinois casino before a license is approved.
Information taken from the Public Gaming International - September 2004 issue

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