2006 August 11 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

Projecting a work force of 900 to 950 employees and a $17.5 million annual payroll, The Riverside Casino and Golf Resort “is the largest employer in the county,” said its CEO Dan Kehl.

There will be no gambling at one Iberia parish casino. Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a blaze Friday at the rainbow room in Jeanerette.

Gambling boats have to report the total amount of money wagered and the total amount paid out, according to a ruling released Friday by Chief Administrative Law Judge Marvin Kittrell.

VANCOUVER (CP) - Gateway Casinos Income Fund (TSX:GCI.UN) is looking to upgrade and expand its casinos in the B.C. Okanagan to take advantage of the rapidly growing region, the fund’s head said Friday.

Costa Rica’s online gambling companies said Friday they will lobby the government to remain open despite the closure of BetOnSports PLC because of legal problems in the United States. -

A sting operation conducted by the state Department of Justice uncovered an illegal gambling operation at the Murphys Historic Hotel Tuesday.

INDIANA As reported by the Louisville Courier-Journal: “Community leaders and residents in Harrison County will be asked to share their views about the impact of the Caesars casino during meetings next week in Corydon.

BLACKPOOL, England As reported by Blackpool Today: “The Casino Advisory Panel, whose job is to recommend where the UK’s first super casino should go, will get its first view of the site earmarked for the resort’s £350m gambling mecca.

IOWA As reported by the Lone Tree Reporter: “The Riverside Casino and Golf Resort will open to the public Thursday, August 31 with the featured headline entertainer being Ottumwa native Tom Arnold.