Congress has passed a provision outlawing payments to Internet gamblingsites by banks and credit card companies. Congress approved a bill tobolster port security Sept. 30, and attached to this “must-pass” bill is aspecial provision that would make it illegal for credit card companies andbanks to transfer funds to online gambling companies. The law has beendescribed […]
Monthly Archives: October 2006
Four months into the financial year, Sky City Entertainment Group hasforecast flat profits in FY07. The projected profit range of $100-$110million, essentially flat on the 2006 results, has been affected by weakertrading conditions, gambling losses and a stronger New Zealand dollaraffecting tax payments. Weaker trading conditions have dragged revenues downat the Auckland gaming and entertainment […]
The state’s slot machine venues have found a way to bypass the state’sprohibition on casino-style table games. They are about to introduce videogambling that recreates the experience of playing blackjack or poker arounda table. The multi-player machines arrived this week at Delaware Park, DoverDowns and Midway Slots at Harrington Raceway. They are expected to be […]
Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said Thursday that she’s flattered to beconsidered a viable vice presidential candidate in two years, but for nowshe’s satisfied focusing on her re-election campaign before the state voteson Nov. 7. “I’m just focused on the next 19 days,” Sebelius said Thursday.“I think there are incredible opportunities in this state. I am […]
A year-long investigation into suspicions that a Lafayette was conductingillegal gambling has ended with the arrest of its owner and manager. Statetroopers arrived at Jim’s Lounge yesterday with a search warrant and atleast two arrest warrants. Trooper Willie Williams says owner Patti Matthieuand manager Norma Joubert were arrested on one count each of illegalgambling. Williams […]
The United Sioux Tribes held a special meeting on Thursday to discussfrustrations with state negotiations over tribal gaming compacts in which anational media campaign against the state was considered. “I don’t thinkpeople across the country are gonna like what the governor is doing in thisstate, and I think this should go nationwide,” John Peebles, the […]
Congress has passed a provision outlawing payments to Internet gamblingsites by banks and credit card companies. Congress approved a bill tobolster port security Sept. 30, and attached to this “must-pass” bill is aspecial provision that would make it illegal for credit card companies andbanks to transfer funds to online gambling companies. The law has beendescribed […]
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church doesn’t tally the same kind of numbers as some taverns or clubs through the sale of tip jars. But its modest profit still allows the Hancock church to reach out to those in need. St. Thomas’ sold $3,365 in tip jars in fiscal year 2006, resulting in a profit of $778. […]
The below quote is from a Gonegambling.com newsletter written by John Abbott, sounds like a really good idea but polititions are so full of themselves I doubt they will even consider it."I believe in free trade and that governments should keep their noses out of what people want to do in the privacy of their […]
An organization that represents the nine American Indian tribes in South Dakota and one tribe each in North Dakota and Nebraska will meet in Pierre today on a plan to form a tribal gambling group. Some tribal officials are unhappy with Governor Rounds in their dealings to re-negotiate gambling compacts. They say the governor is […]
Sportingbet has warned that the US is encouraging the creation of a black market through its online betting ban, after announcing it is taking a hit of £210m on the sale of its business Stateside. Announcing its annual results this morning, the UK-based firm said its profits had risen by 75% to £71.5m, but that […]
Concerns are building that an increase in gambling could be the eventual result of the Federal Government’s overhaul of media laws. Shortly after the media legislation passed the Senate this week, James Packer announced his PBL company was selling off its media interests, so it could expand further into gambling. Family First Senator Steve Fielding […]
Speaker Boris Gryzlov has announced that the State Duma is set to consider the first reading of a new bill that would push the bulk of Russia’s gambling halls into four Las Vegas-style "colonies." Gryzlov, reacting to President Vladimir Putin’s initiative and subsequent suggestion that his gambling bill be approved as soon as possible and […]
E-wallet company Neteller issued a statement announcing a modification in their policy toward Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). The company, which processes a significant amount of the online poker, and online gambling transactions from the U.S. indicated they are going to abide by the rules of the act, but will continue to do business […]