2006 August 11 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 5

A Pompano Beach arcade owner accused of running an illegal gambling house is scheduled to take the witness stand today in Broward Circuit Court.

LONDON A federal indictment in the U-S has prompted the Internet gambling company Bet-On-sports to shut down its U-S focused operations.

LONDON — The Internet gambling company BetOnSports PLC announced today that it is shutting down its United States-focused operations because of a U.S. federal indictment restraining its operations.

Log in to remember this page. Email this Blackpool’s Development Control Committee has been urged to refuse two applications by the Noble Organisation to convert the former Palace nightclub into a three-storey gaming venue on the grounds that it could encourage the ‘proliferation of smaller casinos’.

Log in to remember this page. Email this New research from gaming site hosting company St Minver has found that men buck the perception that bingo is a game for ladies, by hiding behind false female names when playing online, even when they admitted enjoying the experience.

Atlantic City casino revenue dropped 4.8 percent last month compared to July 2005, reflecting an unprecedented three-day industry shutdown caused by the state budget impasse. Revenue for the first seven months of the year, however, is outpacing 2005, according to figures released Thursday by the state Casino Control Commission. “Obviously, the shutdown of the casinos for three days in the

A casino bid for the Lincolnshire coast could create more than 300 jobs if it is successful, say council officials.

BetOnSports PLC, the British-based Internet gambling company that has been charged with fraud and racketeering in the United States, said Friday it will shut down its services for American gamblers.

HARROW residents are being asked for their views on whether the council should ban casinos in the borough. Under the Licensing Act 2005, the council can adopt a “no casino” policy and refuse to issue licences.