OHIO – As reported by the Columbus Dispatch: “A petition drive to let Ohioans vote on allowing slot-machine gambling at horse-racing tracks and in Cleveland has fallen short of the required number of signatures. “But not by much. “Ohio Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell’s office announced today that backers of the Learn and Earn […]
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As reported by the (UK) Express: “New James Bond actor Daniel Craig has added gambling to his range of 007-inspired skills. “The 38-year-old star, who had to learn how to drive a high-powered car and handle a gun convincingly for his Bond debut, revealed he has now become a card-sharp. “Craig was taught to play […]
As reported by the Associated Press: “Clark County Sheriff Bill Young is pushing for the gambling industry to install and manage an expanded surveillance camera system on the Las Vegas Strip that could film robberies, fights and other crimes and alert police immediately. “‘For a very reasonable investment, I think we can provide a much […]
As reported by Reuters: “The clean-up is mostly complete and business is brisk at the beachfront casinos, but a year after the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina, Biloxi is still struggling to get back on its feet. “…A year of uncertainty over new building codes and the anaemic local economy have prompted long-time residents to […]
As reported by the Argus Leader: “Circuit Judge Max Gors ordered state officials Monday to add an explanation to November’s ballot about the repeal of video lottery, putting the tax loss of $112 million into the context of the state budget. “Gors, in a 12-page order, said no one disputes that the loss of video […]
As reported by the Yuma Sun: “After more than a year of feeling like the ball in a political pingpong game, the Quechan Tribe appears on the brink of securing a new gambling agreement. “The California State Assembly voted 50 to 1 last week to ratify a new compact with the Quechan Tribe that sets […]
As reported by the Associated Press: “Clark County Sheriff Bill Young is pushing for the gambling industry to install and manage an expanded surveillance camera system on the Las Vegas Strip that could film robberies, fights and other crimes and alert police immediately. “‘For a very reasonable investment, I think we can provide a much […]
As reported by Reuters: “The clean-up is mostly complete and business is brisk at the beachfront casinos, but a year after the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina, Biloxi is still struggling to get back on its feet. “…A year of uncertainty over new building codes and the anaemic local economy have prompted long-time residents to […]
As reported by the Argus Leader: “Circuit Judge Max Gors ordered state officials Monday to add an explanation to November’s ballot about the repeal of video lottery, putting the tax loss of $112 million into the context of the state budget. “Gors, in a 12-page order, said no one disputes that the loss of video […]
As reported by the Yuma Sun: “After more than a year of feeling like the ball in a political pingpong game, the Quechan Tribe appears on the brink of securing a new gambling agreement. “The California State Assembly voted 50 to 1 last week to ratify a new compact with the Quechan Tribe that sets […]
The Harrah’s casino in Reno expects to see one of its regulars in the next few days. But this man won’t receive the typical welcome when he walks through the door. Instead, a Harrah’s casino manager will approach him and bring up an unpleasant topic: recent comments the man made to a casino host about […]
As reported by The Korea Times: “A hundred and sixty senior citizens have launched a nationwide campaign to root out gambling. “The members of the National Council for Upgrading Korea held a press conference yesterday at the New Kukje Hotel in Seoul proclaiming a war against gambling, criticizing the current situation where Korea is being […]
As reported by the Australia ABC News: “More than $100,000 raised from poker machines is being distributed to community groups in Griffith and Wagga this week. “Under the Community Development and Support Expenditure Scheme, clubs making more than $1 million profit from gaming machines are required to return money to the community. “.Mission Australia says […]
As reported by the Iowa Times-Republican: “The City of Tama is making a run at putting a casino riverboat on its recently acquired Cherry Lake near downtown. “The Tama City Council on Monday approved an agreement with Signature Management Group to negotiate and develop a casino project after a representative presented them with a strategic […]