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| Report: Gambling cash flows to campaign coffers Chicago Tribune AP Nearly three-quarters of Illinois politicians who voted on a major expansion of gambling received campaign contributions from gaming interests in the past 18 months, according to a published report. The Chicago Tribune reported Sunday that lawmakers ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Joseph Gerth | Expanded gambling becomes campaign weapon Louisville Courier-Journal Senate President David Williams said last week that he believes there are enough votes in the state Senate to put the issue of expanded gambling on the ballot and he challenged Gov. Steve Beshear to round up 60 votes in the House. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Catholic prelates ask Aquino to speak clearly on RH bill, gambling policy Inquirer.net Meanwhile, retired Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz said he wanted to hear in the SONA what the President would say about gambling in the country. The prelate said that if the President were "truly vested by integrity" and "truly against ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| The Old Days of Gambling In The Northwest Suburbs Patch.com The new casino has brought civilized, clean gambling to the area. It is a marked contrast to the bad old days of gaming. While the slots at the Des Plaines casino started paying off earlier this week, it's far from the first time slots have played in ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Gambling house raids by Knox County sheriff's office net cash, video poker ... Daily Journal The Knox County sheriff's office has upped the ante in its fight against gambling since finding a lone video poker machine in a store. Since then, the sheriff's office has made several raids. Officers have seized more than $50000 in cash, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Gambling a sickness: Malaysian Health Minister TODAYonline Malaysia's Health Ministry considers gambling a sickness and a serious addiction that needs to be dealt with and it will set up a national council to curb the menace, The Star newspaper reported yesterday. Minister Liow Tiong Lai said the council would ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Beeville Police Shut Down Illegal Gambling Operation KRIS Corpus Christi News Police say the trio faces several charges, including possession of a gambling device, engaging in organized crime, and money laundering. Police lined up about 75 8-liners and hauled them away for evidence. They also took all the cash, which they say is ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Malta, UK put Germany under pressure on online gambling Malta Independent Online Following criticism from Malta and Britain, as well as rulings by the European Union's top court, Germany may have to relax its draft gambling law to give online gaming firms more scope to operate. Germany is under pressure from the EU to open up its ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Gambling trial week 7: witch hunts, pinch hitting, old-school senators ... TMC Net Pinch hitting After the recording was played about Smith needing to step up to the plate, Smith attorney Jim Parkman asked Massey if he said that because Smith had never "been asked to bat or be a pinch hitter" in the push for the gambling legislation. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Virginia Beach should nix video poker The Virginian-Pilot Where we stand Gambling would risk the city's reputation as a family-friendly destination. Virginia Beach prides itself on being family-friendly, and for good reason. It wants to be a prime destination for the eastern United States. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| 'Secret report' on lotto sell-off Adelaide Now Liberal frontbencher Rob Lucas said industry sources had confirmed to the Liberals that as recently as 2008-09, SA Lotteries had commissioned ABN Amro to conduct a scoping study of the national gambling market and options to respond to increasing ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Senator denies allegations in bingo trial testimony Dothan Eagle She asked me if I was serious about wanting a contribution from her and I said yes I was, and she said would you commit to vote for the gambling bill." French said Smith made the offer two more times during their brief conversation. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| DA seeks cash, items seized from raids Daily News - Galveston County The lawsuits claim a laundry list of seized items are either proceeds obtained by illegal gambling, property used to extend the play of gamblers or proceeds of organized crime and money laundering. Jack Roady, the county's criminal district attorney, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Gamblers Anonymous, state hotline available for casino patrons who want help Quincy Herald Whig By EDWARD HUSAR A spokesman for a Gamblers Anonymous chapter serving the Quincy area says he hasn't seen a big surge of people seeking help for gambling issues directly associated with Mark Twain Casino since it opened 10 years ago. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Law enforcement officials say caseload higher since casino opened Quincy Herald Whig We've had a number of people who have gotten into real financial difficulties because of the gambling problems they have." DeCoster said he also has noticed an increase in domestic violence cases since the casino opened. "The husband goes and blows his ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Carnival extended 1 week due to weather Pacific Daily News Gambling, however, is likely to stay. Unless the government nixes the entertainment, the casino will return next year, said Sablan. The casino not only raises money through gambling, but can help boost numbers at the carnival as gamblers and their ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Waikato spends more on pokies Independent Community Newspaper Spending in the Waikato rose for the second consecutive quarter, according to Internal Affairs Department figures, and that hinted at a desperation among lower socio-economic residents, said Problem Gambling Foundation chief executive Graeme Ramsey. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Scottish News: Probe into Ricky Burns' farcical first-round victory after ... Scottish Daily Record The Gambling Commission are now investigating bets placed on the Scot to stop Cook in round one of his WBO super-featherweight defence at the Echo Arena. And they have asked the British Boxing Board of Control to provide a dossier on the bout. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| States Go After Sweepstakes Games In Mid-July Vending Times Last May, Coats warned Internet sweepstakes operators that he considered the games illegal gambling devices under Florida law. But one of the operators, Jeaneen Crisante, whose store was raided, has already defeated gambling charges in state court for ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Hard Rock: We'll open small casino in AC in 2014 | Philadelphia Inquirer ... Philadelphia Inquirer The pilot program seeks to jump-start new investment in the nation's second-largest gambling market. The Press of Atlantic City reports an architect representing the company says it hopes to begin work late this year or in early 2012. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Ministers to Protect UK Players from Full Tilt Fate UK Casino Times The British culture secretary is hoping to introduce new reforms to protect British consumers from unregulated offshore gambling sites. Online gambling regulations are to be subject to a new review following the recent scandal concerning the events of ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Caesars and 888 Holdings Online Casinos in Advanced Discussions Online-Casinos.com In a recent report from Bloomberg has indicated that the online gambling operator 888 is planning a strategic partnership with the well known casino operator Caesars. The World Series of Poker which is owned by Caesars Entertainment Corporation would ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Phuket Spa Brand Tops the Lot at Singapore's Sands Phuketwan Phuket's Banyan Tree brand is likely to be enthusiastically embraced by the region's financial, shopping and gambling city hub. ''After spending the last 17 years establishing 64 spas in 26 countries, Banyan Tree is finally returning to its roots in ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Candidates want to be tough Richmond Register First, there's Beshear, at times ignored by lawmakers in both parties, who publicly waged a campaign to wrest control of the Senate from Williams and failed, and whose legislative agenda (gambling and increasing the high school drop-out age) is ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Beer and wine request tops short council agenda Billings Gazette The request is part of a short agenda the council will deal with when it meets Monday at 6:30 pm on the second floor of City Hall, 220 N. 27th St. Siam Thai is seeking permission to serve beer and wine, with no gambling privileges, at the restaurant. ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Will the online poker business become a 'busted flush'? CNN International Rumors became increasingly voluble that the funds had been diverted into marketing and operational budgets, in contravention of rules governing online gambling sites. Although Full Tilt Poker initially continued to operate outside the United States, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Man charged with theft from parents' bank account Wilkes Barre Times-Leader SCRANTON - A 49-year-old Scranton man who recently lost his job at PNC Bank now faces criminal charges after allegedly withdrawing $68,3000 from his parents' bank account to pay off gambling debts. George Kinback, of Summit Pointe, Scranton, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Atlantic City trolleys offer a ride into Nucky's world | Philadelphia Inquirer ... Philadelphia Inquirer Let Enoch "Nucky" Johnson, the 1920s political boss who is fast becoming to this seaside gambling town what Mickey Mouse is to Disney, be your guide to revealing those secrets and more about this fabled resort. Atlantic City has been Nucky mad since ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| East Warrnambool pub's pokies bid Warrnambool Standard The Flying Horse Bar and Brewery will apply to the city council for a planning permit to operate eight electronic gambling machines from mid next year. Hotel co-owner Graeme Rodger told The Standard there was customer demand for pokies in the eastern ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| French online gambling market hits EUR 1.02 bln in year one Telecompaper (subscription) Arjel president Jean-Francois Vilotte told Le Monde that data show that the online gambling market is not a spiralling upwards, but is stable, at EUR 5.03 billion in H2 2010 and EUR 5.11 billion in H1 2011. Reuters writes that the 36 licensed operators ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Comings & Goings Green Bay Press Gazette National Geographic calls Atlantic City "the grandfather of boardwalks," adding that it anchors the seaside gambling resort. Other top finishers, listed alphabetically, are New York's Coney Island; Myrtle Beach, SC; Ocean City, Md.; Venice Beach, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Vegas Wire: Spirit brings in a third of 6 percent rise in air traffic Press of Atlantic City Even with the wide array of nongaming amenities that have become substantial revenue generators for resorts, gambling still drives those resorts' financial health. "A turnaround in the housing market is key," said David Line, president and CEO of the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| The Military-Sexual Complex: Prostitution, Disease and the Boundaries of ... Japan Focus 2 In the interests of "morality, discipline and good administration," he had raided "gambling resorts" and "regulated" liquor traffic, destroyed bino stocks, and closed down all liquor dealers and saloons in early 1900. Facing "an almost wholly immoral ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Is it time to pay them? The Tennessean Gambling was not cited in the NCAA's ruling, and poker gambling is not an NCAA violation. Nevertheless, Dasher used an official university document that stated he would receive a $2000 off-campus housing allowance and $1000 off-campus meal allowance ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Hundreds of new state laws set to take effect Arkansas News ... a vehicle after a traffic stop if the driver does not have minimum liability insurance. —Act 1179 requires all advertising in the state for gambling operations, including the state lottery, to include information about compulsive gambling disorders. See all stories on this topic » |
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