WMS Industries Eyes U.K. Jackpot - 2004-01-28
WMS Industries Inc., the Waukegan-based maker of video slot machines, on Tuesday said it has formed a London-based subsidiary to tap into an expanding casino market in the U.K. The company's British unit, WMS Gaming Ltd., will develop new games for international markets and distribute products outside of North America.

“Over the last few years we have achieved great success in international markets, and the timing is now appropriate to invest additional resources to accelerate our momentum,” WMS President and CEO Brian Gamache said in a statement.
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Governor backs off casino tax, track slots - 2004-01-28
New Jersey Gov. James E. McGreevey surprised Wall Street gaming analysts Monday night with an unflinchingly pro-casino, pro-Atlantic City message.

"While some investors may have preconceived notions about the state's position on casinos, Gov. McGreevey made it clear that it is his intention to nurture Atlantic City, suggesting it is the 'crown jewel' of the state," Prudential Securities analyst Bill Lerner reported to his clients Tuesday.

McGreevey, however, was not in a position to control what his colleague across the Delaware River wants - 36,000 slot machines in Pennsylvania.
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