2005 November 08 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

Will people pay to watch their favorite TV shows when they want to? NBC and CBS are betting on it.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. Election Day in Arkansas as voters in West Memphis and Hot Springs head to the polls to decide if they will allow expanded gambling at Oaklawn Park and Southland Greyhound Park.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - A senior gambling enforcement official was fined $500 on Tuesday after pleading no contest to charges stemming from a drunken scuffle with police at a downtown Harrisburg bar.

“Full house” is not only a winning poker hand, but also a description of the Union Ballroom Tuesday night.

DALLAS Rick Johnson & Company has picked up advertising duties for Desert Diamond Casino, the agency said.

WPT Enterprises Inc. said Tuesday its third-quarter loss more than tripled on lowered television licensing revenue.

ALBANY A week after switching locations for a potential casino, the St. Regis Mohawks urged Gov. George Pataki to hurry and sign off on the deal Monday.

BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA– -

Las Vegas is already known for its sunshine and casinos, but it is fast gaining a reputation for its controversial and opinionated mayor. Mayor Oscar Goodman’s shoot from the hip style is too much for some people.