2006 March 06 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 3

MASSACHUSETTS As reported by the Boston Herald: “For gambling tycoons, the ultimate prize may not be another towering casino complex on the Vegas Strip.

(Columbia) March 6, 2006 - Governor Mark Sanford has proclaimed March 6-12 as Problem Gambling Awareness Week in South Carolina, encouraging all residents to work together to help spread the message that there is help for problem gamblers and to support those who are in treatment and recovery, as well as their families.

DOVER, Delaware As reported by the Delaware State News: “New gambling machines could be coming to Delaware casinos in the fall. “The state lottery office is soliciting bids from companies to provide multi-player machines offering electronic versions of games such as poker or blackjack.

With March Madness, one of the most heavily bet sporting events in the United States, around the corner, it’s time to hedge your bets and get some tips from an expert on how to wager.

Negotiations between the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and Magna Entertainment Corp. over a split of slot revenue from Gulfstream Park broke down when FHBPA representatives walked away from the talks.

March 6 (Bloomberg) — Shares of Wynn Resorts Ltd., the casino operator headed by Stephen Wynn, rose as much as 14 percent after the company sold a license to run Macau casinos for $900 million.

The Bay 101 Shooting Star Tournament wrapped late Friday night with Nam Le emerging as the ultimate winner.

To my fiance’s former employer: You worked him like a dog. When he quit, you called the police and kept his last paycheck. You refused to fill out a loss-of-employment form. What is wrong with you? How can you sleep at night? I hope you trip over your big right toe.

Editors’ note: Don’t miss Ana Marie Cox’s Washington Post live chat, starting today at 11:30 AM. You can access it here, where you can also find a link for submitting questions to the…