2005 December 06 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 8

By Aaron Sadler Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Opponents who failed to stop voter approval of ballot measures authorizing expanded gambling at Arkansas’ two pari-mutuel tracks sued to stop electronic “games of skill” in West Memphis on Monday and planned to file another lawsuit in Hot Springs today.

Leisure conglomerate Rank said on Tuesday that profit for the year to Dec 31 would be down slightly, but it was progressing with talks to sell its Deluxe Film and Deluxe Media units.

As state lawmakers opened a special session Monday to write regulations for slot machines in Broward County, Gov. Jeb Bush and House leaders hardened their position against gambling.

Fortune Room Online Casino offers a ground-breaking limited offer that rewards players with 100% of their cash back if they lose while they play.

LONG POND Dr. Joseph Mattioli has withdrawn an application to build a $300 million slot machine parlor and entertainment complex at his Pocono Raceway track, a popular NASCAR venue that draws hundreds of thousands of fans each year.

The building manager and five bingo players at the Southside Optimist hall were found guilty and fined Monday for violating Kansas Citys new anti-smoking ordinance.

TALLAHASSEE · House and Senate leaders on Monday vowed to reach a compromise this week on regulating slots in Broward County, voicing fear the courts will step in if the state fails to act.

Democracy North Carolina, a political watchdog group, highlighted connections Monday between allies of House Speaker Jim Black, a Matthews Democrat, and the video poker industry which has drawn scrutiny from …

Some groups seem to think teen gambling is on the rise. Internet gambling and sports betting are an increasing part of teens’ lives throughout the country and the popularity of poker games, including Texas hold …