2006 February 09 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

A FORMER Coventry businessman, who was one of Britain’s most influential figures in the gaming industry, has been stabbed to death. Barry DeLacy, aged 62, who ran Rubicon Casino - now Stanley Casino - in Tile Hill, was found at his luxury flat in Leeds city centre on Friday night.

Casinos group London Clubs International confirms that it has received an approach for its Mayfair club.

Some commonly asked questions about gambling, office pools and the law: Q: Is betting on sports legal in New Jersey? A: In some instances, yes, provided that the amount of money wagered is equal to the amount paid to the winn…

Law enforcement officials are investigating a multimillion-dollar gambling ring financed by a Phoenix Coyotes associate coach and featuring celebrity clientele that included Coach Wayne Gretzky’s wife, Janet Jones, authorities said.

Two previous storms poked small holes in Treasure Bay’s floating barge. Katrina’s punch was so powerful, it smashed a large hole in the casino’s superstructure, its employment base and its budget. And in the process, it forever changed the Biloxi skyline.

Wayne Gretzky was recorded on a wiretap talking to the alleged financier of a gambling ring, discussing how the hockey great’s wife could avoid being implicated, a person with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press today.

TRENTON, N.J. (CP) - Wayne Gretzky was recorded on a wiretap talking to the alleged financier of a gambling ring, discussing how the hockey great’s wife could avoid being connected to the operation, a person with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Casino operator Boyd Gaming Corp. on Thursday said fourth-quarter earnings dropped 51 percent, as the company rebuilt its Gulf Coast casinos damaged and destroyed by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Q: Is betting on sports legal in New Jersey? A: In some instances, yes, provided that the amount of money wagered is equal to the amount paid to the winner or winners. For example, if a person bets $10 with a friend on the Super Bowl and collects $10 after winning, there is no crime.