2006 August 01 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

A state trooper charged with running a massive gambling ring with retired hockey star Rick Tocchet a…

(AP) - A New Jersey state trooper charged with running a massive gambling ring with retired hockey star Rick Tocchet and another man is due in court Thursday, his lawyer said.

A state trooper charged with running a massive gambling ring with retired hockey star Rick Tocchet and another man is due in court Thursday, his lawyer said.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Gabrieli proposed Tuesday to legalize casino gambling in Massachusetts as a means of raising revenue that can be sent back to cities and towns and reduce pressure to increase property taxes.

The Mohawks of Kahnawake have had their stock-market debut rained out by storms lashing the Internet gambling world.

BOSTON (AP) - Gubernatorial candidate Chris Gabrieli wants to legalize casino gambling in Massachusetts. The Democrat says casinos would help raise revenue that can be sent back to cities and towns, while reducing pressure to increase property taxes.

LAS VEGAS—-Aug. 1, 2006–Station Casinos, Inc. today announced it has agreed to issue $400 million of 7 3/4% senior notes due August 15, 2016. Proceeds from the sale of the notes will be used to reduce a portion of the amounts outstanding on the Company’s revolving credit facility.

The state Racing Commission on Tuesday approved regulations governing electronic games of skill to be played at race tracks at Hot Springs and West Memphis, but still hasn’t identified specifically what such a …

The former chief executive of one of the world’s largest online gambling companies, BetOnSports, will remain in federal custody after pleading not guilty to charges of mail and wire fraud and racketeering.