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| Spain sees gamble in vision of 'Sin City' The Seattle Times And not everyone is thrilled about the idea of Spain hosting a European Sin City that could attract prostitution and mafia gangs - and add gambling addiction to the woes of already desperate Spaniards. Still, Madrid and Barcelona are both vying to woo ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Summary Box: A gamble in hosting a vision of Vegas Washington Post Gambling already is legal in Spain. JOBS, YES: It would bring some relief to an economy lurching into another recession and struggling with a jobless rate around 23 percent. BUT THE RIGHT ONES? Some critics warn that positions as hotel maids, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Another reason to kill video gambling Chicago Tribune In 2009, Illinois legislators blinded by imaginary dollar signs voted to legalize video gambling — a proven way for governments to separate poor and working-class families from their resources. Lobbyists for the industry (that's you, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Assembly Democrats to seek public opinion on bringing gambling to Meadowlands newjerseynewsroom.com Chris Christie toured the Revel Atlantic City casino hotel, the new bright light in the South Jersey city's skyline, the Assembly Democrats announced plans Tuesday to host public hearings this year to discuss the merits of bringing casino gambling to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Senate approves gambling bill; sends measure to House Baltimore Sun (blog) As a sweetener to state's current casino operators, the bill knocks the state's tax rate on gambling revenues from 67 percent to 60 percent. It also would allow table games at all of the state's casinos. The bill also would allow the same company to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Casino gambling surfaces again in a House amendment Louisville Courier-Journal A House Republican filed an amendment to legislation Tuesday that, if considered and approved, would resurrect the debate on legalizing casino gambling in Kentucky. The amendment, by Rep. David Osborne of Prospect, would gut Senate Bill 18, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Christie wants Springsteen to step up for gambling OCRegister Chris Christie wants Bruce Springsteen to get people to gamble more because what's good for the goose is good for state revenues. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is a big fan of Bruce Springsteen. Christie made a plea for native son Springsteen to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Come on, Congress: Sports Gambling, Not Bounties... Huffington Post One of those is sports gambling. The Final Four is taking place this week in New Orleans with four historically good programs. More than six million people filled out NCAA tournament brackets on ESPN.com alone. Last month the Super Bowl game garnered ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| NH Police Association supports expanded gambling Boston.com CONCORD, NH—A group representing New Hampshire police officers is supporting a bill to build four casinos in the state saying gambling can be a viable non-tax revenue source with proper regulatory oversight. This is the second law-enforcement ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Gambling proposal touted as big boost to creating new jobs NewHampshire.com By TED SIEFER CONCORD — Representatives of business owners and construction workers touted the benefits of expanding gambling in New Hampshire, with the House set to vote on a long-awaited gaming bill this week. "We see this as the most important job ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Vegas tourists gambled less in 2011. Or did they? Los Angeles Times By Ashley Powers Can you trust a gambler to tell you the truth about how much cash he's blown? The Las Vegas Review-Journal raised the intriguing question this week when reporting on Sin City's annual visitor profile study, a gauge of who's visiting ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Online gambling addiction leads to ruin for many WPDE by Joel Allen In that letter, Tom Sponseller said the agency's accountant stole nearly half a million dollars to feed her online gambling habit. According to one online addiction website, the total revenue from online gambling topped $29 billion last ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Substance use linked to Internet gambling PhysOrg.com With the click of a mouse or touch of a mobile phone screen — in pyjamas or jeans — gambling is now at our fingertips 24/7 with Internet play. With this increased access to gambling, are online gamblers more prone to risky behaviours than offline ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Md. Senate approves casino bill Washington Post The bill is the largest attempted expansion of gambling in Maryland since voters approved the state's slots program in 2008. House Speaker Michael E. Busch (D-Anne Arundel) said his chamber will look at the potential revenue for the state and the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Three years after approval, Illinois video gambling ready to start this year STLtoday.com SPRINGFIELD, Ill. • Video gambling is finally coming to bars and other venues across Illinois this year—just three years after the state Legislature passed the law legalizing it. That was the message today from an official of the state gaming board, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Ontario budget 2012: Liberals look to booze and gambling for funding Toronto Star Richard J. Brennan National Affairs Writer The cash-strapped Liberal government is counting on you to drink and gamble more. Queen's Park is looking for hundreds of millions of dollars more in revenue from expanded gaming and booze sales as it ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Federal Prosecutors Dodge Online Poker Trial By Handing Banker A Misdemeanor Deal Forbes Chad Elie, a payment processor who was also fighting the government's online poker case, pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiring to commit bank fraud and operating an illegal gambling business. Elie also agreed to forfeit his interest in more than $25 ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Freetown voters to cast ballots May 29 to decide local gambling question Fall River Herald News The Aquinnah submitted a bid for a casino under Massachusetts gambling legislation, which gives federally recognized Native American tribes the first crack at a casino license in the state. The tribe says it has options on land in Lakeville, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Gambling bill gets preliminary Senate approval Washington Examiner State Senators gave preliminary approval Monday night to legislation that would expand gambling across the state of Maryland and allow a sixth casino site in Prince George's County. The gambling bill overhauls the slots revenue structure to create a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Del. officials eye gambling expansion, online bets WSLS Jack Markell wants to authorize online gambling and allow more onsite venues for gambling while giving a financial break to Delaware's three existing casinos. Officials on Tuesday proposed expanding keno beyond the casinos to 100 sites throughout ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Christie: Revel part of A.C.'s 'strong future' Asbury Park Press Chris Christie said New Jersey is ready to play its best hand in the economically bruising competition with other states for gambling dollars. The luxurious $2.4 billion Revel with its 14 restaurants and 10 pools is opening soon, but Christie said the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Des Plaines panel to discuss spending gambling revenues Chicago Daily Herald By Madhu Krishnamurthy Des Plaines 3rd Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz says the city needs to develop guidelines for spending gambling tax revenues from the Rivers Casino, which could be used to supplement the city's operating budget and fund pet projects ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Healthcare Reform-Gambling with Your Health Examiner.com But what do you expect, it's gambling. You gamble you're going to get sick and need treatment. You pay your wager (premium) to the Casino (insurance company) every month. The insurance company gambles that you'll stay well. And they are so confident ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| State senators approve legislation to bring table games, add 6th casino to ... The Republic The measure, which passed the Senate 35-11 Tuesday, is the most significant expansion to Maryland gambling since voters approved slot machines at five locations in 2008. The bill would increase the amount of revenue slots parlor owners keep by 8 ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Gambler jailed for three years after 'vicious circle' of stealing from employer Irish Times Garda Pádraic Jennings agreed with Gerry O'Brien SC, defending, that Kane had hoped to pay back the firm through gambling winnings, but when this did not happen it led to a "vicious circle" of stealing. Garda Jennings told Michael Bowman, prosecuting, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| MinnPost analysis: Vikings stadium bill barely breathing Mankato Free Press Scandal, charitable gambling, the calendar, pending elections, political will and collegiality all appear to be working against this deal. Republicans in the House and Senate are having a hard time working together on anything. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Guilty Plea in Online Poker Ring Courthouse News Service MANHATTAN (CN) - A payment processor who worked with online poker companies pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to commit bank fraud and operate illegal gambling businesses, the US Attorney's Office said. Chad Elie, 32, of Las Vegas, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| MLB Gambling Preview: Kansas City Royals the sexy pick to surprise this season Sports Memo (blog) "I knew that my conduct was wrong," Mr. Elie said at the hearing, as he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and to operating an illegal gambling business. He also agreed to forfeit $500000 as part of his plea. Yesterday the Maryland House ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Ontario too dependent on gambling funds The Sudbury Star By TOM KLASSEN The Ontario government is dangerously addicted to revenues from lotteries, casinos and other forms of legal gambling. Today's budget will feed this addiction. Expanding legal gambling allows the province to boost revenues without raising ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Revel gets license, cleared to open first new Atlantic City casino in nine years Press of Atlantic City ATLANTIC CITY — The $2.4 billion Revel megaresort, the first new Atlantic City casino in nine years, was granted a license Monday by New Jersey's gambling board. The 3-0 vote by the Casino Control Commission was the last major regulatory hurdle before ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Defendant in online poker sting pleads guilty ESPN Chad Elie pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit bank fraud and operating an illegal gambling business on Monday. He faces between six months to a year in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 3. The plea came as the money processor was ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| CM's casino 'gamble' baffles all Daily Pioneer In his Budget speech, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Monday reduced the entry fee to offshore casinos from Rs 2000 to Rs 500, clearly paving the way for increased footfalls to the gambling hubs, but also increased the annual offshore casino licence ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| MLB Gambling Preview: Detroit Tigers enter season as class of AL Central Sports Memo (blog) The Tigers feel that starter Rick Porcello is ready to be a more consistent pitcher. Only 23, Porcello had his ups and downs last season but threw well during spring training. "I think the most important thing is he's learned to handle the good, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Legislators still seeking backup funding plan for Minnesota's share of stadium ... MinnPost.com That plan would finance the state's $398 million portion of the project with proceeds from electronic charitable gambling, which has yet to be approved. (It's a large and complicated chunk of the proposed legislation and opposed by anti-gambling forces ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Prince George's slots plan gains preliminary approval in Senate Gazette.Net: Maryland Community News Online by Danielle E. Gaines, Staff Writer The Senate amended an expanded gambling bill Monday night to allow casino operators in Maryland to run up to two facilities in the state. The amendment would allow Penn National Gaming, which owns Hollywood Casino ... See all stories on this topic » |
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