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Alabama Senate Passes Gambling Machine Legislation

Alabama Senate Passes Gambling Machine Legislation

5 May, 2001
The Alabama Senate narrowly passed legislation Thursday that would close down large adult arcades and allow dog tracks to add gambling machines with unlimited cash prizes.
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Midway Reports Loss for 3rd Qtr But Shows Latest Games

Midway Reports Loss for 3rd Qtr But Shows Latest Games

4 May, 2001
Mortal Kombat V, NFL/NHL Blitz 2002, Arctic Thunder and Cart Racing - all for the consumer market, are tipped to reverse the $25.9 million loss in the 3rd quarter.
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54 Hurt as Roller Coaster Burns in Crowded Park

54 Hurt as Roller Coaster Burns in Crowded Park

4 May, 2001
A fire raged through a roller coaster at one of Europe's largest amusement parks Tuesday, forcing 150 passengers to scramble down 60-foot ladders to escape. At least 54 people were injured.
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Cyberslotz Secures X Factor

Cyberslotz Secures X Factor

3 May, 2001
Is gaming getting as close to hand as the button on a PC? That's the inevitable question in need of an answer following the latest move by RAL Holdings, operator of the UK's largest chain of inland gaming centres, to launch its Cyberslotz website.
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Randy Fromm Announces Publication of Monthly Technical Journal

Randy Fromm Announces Publication of Monthly Technical Journal

2 May, 2001
Internationally recognized technical writer Randy Fromm has announced the publication of a new trade journal for the gaming industry, Slot Tech Magazine.
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Crazy Taxi Contest

Crazy Taxi Contest

1 May, 2001
As they enter into their twentieth year of record keeping for the video game industry, Twin Galaxies has launched a World Championship to identify the world's greatest gamers competing on Sega's popular Crazy Taxi video game.
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Avranches Automatique SA to distribute Sega Products in France

Avranches Automatique SA to distribute Sega Products in France

1 May, 2001
Sega Amusements Europe Ltd have announced that Avranches Automatique and the EXA Group will begin distributing Sega coin op products in France, following an agreement recently reached by the two companies.
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Murphy made Director at Brent Electronic

Murphy made Director at Brent Electronic

1 May, 2001
Brent Electronic, a division of the Namco Group and one of the fastest growing companies in its sector, has appointed Peter Murphy to the newly created post of Sales Director.
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Undercover Operation Against Video Slots Leads to Arrests

Undercover Operation Against Video Slots Leads to Arrests

25 Apr, 2001
Investigations by Tamba Bay law enforcement agencies into video slot machines have resulted in arrests. The focus was on "Cherry Master" video slot machines, considered contraband under Florida law.
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Families of Slain Students, Teacher, Sue Entertainment Industry Companies

Families of Slain Students, Teacher, Sue Entertainment Industry Companies

25 Apr, 2001
The families of several victims in the Columbine massacre have filed a lawsuit against companies that create violent video games and sex-oriented Web sites, claiming their products influenced the gunmen.
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