2006 July 27 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 3

(AP) - A U.S. House committee has taken aim at off-reservation casinos. And that could hinder a casino that Jemez Pueblo in north-central New Mexico wants to build on the states southern border.

Chartwell Technology, provider of gaming software systems to the online and remote gaming industry announced the release of Version 2.1 of Chartwell’s multiplayer poker product.

Last year we mentioned that the Nevada legislature was considering wireless mobile gambling requests from Vegas, and–according to a Wired News article –field trials will start up at the Venetian Hotel this year.

GrandNevada.com announced today that it has launched its new Live Nude Casino Technology with a FREE Play/Educational Gambling platform and a Play for Real Money gambling platform. Customers can now play online casino games, with real live nude dealers, and win real money!

A father accused of fatally shooting his two young children in March will learn Thursday if prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty.

There is much fussing in Philadelphia about locations for slot machine emporia that are expected to shower fiscal blessings on the populace.

Pamela Anderson confirmed Wednesday she’s ready to tie the knot with Kid Rock in France.

(Editors note: This is the 13th in a series of NFL team previews by Covers.com senior sports analyst Stephen Nover. Today: Pittsburgh Steelers) Few like to bet a Super Bowl champion to repeat. The future book odds often are too low and the…

LAS VEGAS (PRESS RELEASE) — Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to 2.8 million shares of the Company’s common stock, representing approximately 5% of its outstanding common stock, in a stock repurchase program.