2006 May 09 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

A bill that seeks to outlaw all gambling over the internet by updating the Wire Act will shortly be taken up the House Judiciary Committee.

Nevada casinos had to deal with bad weather and didn’t hold onto as much money from gamblers as expected, but still managed to win just over $1 billion in March — the second-highest monthly win ever.

Keyport First Aid Squad, 1927 Atlantic St., has announced the return of bingo Thursdays at 8 p.m. beginning May 11. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority President George Zoffinger said Tuesday that the quasi-govermental body is best equipped to build and operate the state’s 15 off-track betting facilities, despite recent criticism from politicians concerning a lack of tangible progress.

Nevada casinos had to deal with bad weather and didn’t hold onto as much money from gamblers as expected, but still managed to win $1.06 billion in March — the second-highest monthly win ever.

Putting aside hopes of hosting a gambling casino to lure Chicagoans, tourists and convention-goers, Rosemont officials today unveiled plans for a family friendly, $500 million entertainment, shopping and recreational complex.

What were people talking about at the International Gaming Conference and Expo in Costa Rica? Poker, US legislation and kick boxing! A couple of presentations and lots of conversation at the five-star Marriot …

Twenty-four hours and 100 browser refreshes on your part ago, Wicked Chops Poker left you wondering when the bedlam would ensue.

MACAU As reported by South China Morning Post: “As a gaming boss, Lawrence Ho Yau-lung invests billions in casino projects, but you won’t find him feeding slot machines or piling up chips on blackjack tables.