2006 June 21 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Betting scandals are nothing new to Paolo Rossi. The 1982 villain-turned-hero knows the pressures the scandal will be placing on the Italian players.

“The Schrammie” is my exclamation point. I see it as a way to highlight everything from political ineptness and social hypocrisy to rampaging political correctness.

Games have become more and more immersive over the last ten years and gamers have often wanted to put their faces directly into the game, but do to technical limitations it has not become a reality yet.

Wicked Chops Poker learned today that Keeley Hazell, the soon-to-be Official Wicked Chops Poker Girl of 2006, has not yet landed a part in Zak Penn’s upcoming poker movie, The Grand.

The sign outside the poker house on Tarheel Club Road said “Private club, members only,” but inside, investigators say, was a routine poker game with high stakes.

The secret to gambling is know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em. And for the plan to bring a casino here, it’s a fold.

Stations Casinos filed a special use permit and its initial plans for a south Reno casino Wednesday. The company is also asking for community input for what they would like to see at the new property.

(Sports Network) - Sixteen teams with two heavy favorites. Which clubs have the best chances to reach the World Series? 1) St. Louis: Opening day: (11-5), June 20: (9-4): The Cardinals were everyones pre-season choice to reach the World Series and have done nothing to disappoint.

BUFFALO, New York As reported by the Buffalo News: “Bingo isn’t dead yet. “The smoking ban was bad for bingo’s health. And competition from high-stakes games and casinos was the death blow for many games.