2006 August 08 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

I’ve had my eye on Allen Cunningham . He’s one of the best and most underrated pros out there.

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. announced today that it is proceeding with the development of its slot machine facility at Pompano Park and currently anticipates that a court decision rendered today will not impact the opening of its facility now scheduled for early 2007.

Rank’s long-suffering shareholders enjoyed some welcome relief yesterday thanks to a bullish piece of research on the leisure conglomerate from UBS. Shares in the owner of Mecca Bingo, Hard Rock restaurants and a series of casinos rose 4 per cent, or 8.5p, to 200.5p, after the Swiss broker urged investors to pile into the company before its results next month.

For some slot machine cheaters, a simple push of a remote control can empty a slot machine in seconds. These remote controls have been available to criminals for a few years, but now a small company in Florida is selling these devices to help casinos fight back against cheaters. “Jack” and “Mike” from Jackpotters talked with TG Daily and described how the small devices work and how much money

Concerned with the possibility of widespread petition fraud, a three-judge appeals panel has just ordered a trial court to invalidate Broward County’s successful slot-machine ballot vote if it determines the law had been broken.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and one of the state’s most politically powerful Indian tribes announced a deal Tuesday that would allow the tribe to build a third casino and expand the number of slot machines it operates in Southern California.

HURLEY — Commercial gambling charges filed more than 18 months ago against a Hurley businessman linger on.

Argosy and Grand Victoria casinos have seen their 2006 winnings rise from last year, while Belterra saw its winnings decline slightly, new reports filed today with the Indiana Gaming Commission show.

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. is saddened to announce the death on August 4, 2006 of former Ameristar Board of Directors member Joseph E. Monaly.