2006 August 16 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Aug. 17 (Bloomberg) — Tabcorp Holdings Ltd., Australia’s biggest gaming company, withdrew its A$1.9 billion ($1.5 billion) hostile offer for Unitab Ltd. after antitrust opposition, leaving Tattersall’s Ltd. the only bidder for the sports betting chain.

Samantha Taube stepped out of the MGM Grand into the bright sun to walk to the parking lot.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on state, territory and Commonwealth governments to amend discrimination, health and safety and workers compensation laws so that a persons gambling addiction is not able to be classed as a disability or impairment giving rise to employer obligations.

Mick Royal adopts his best poker face at the Hotel Warrnambool’s Ozone Room last night.

The U.S. attorneys office reported today that four men have been indicted in connection with an ongoing investigation into a gambling and money laundering scheme that allegedly involves facilitating illegal betting through a Costa Rica-based Web site.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Four men were indicted for allegedly running an illegal offshore gambling operation, federal authorities said. A 12-count indictment unsealed Tuesday charges two Americans and two Costa Rica residents with conspiracy and conducting an illegal gambling business, conspiracy to launder funds from the business and other federal charges.

Gov. Bob Taft made a stop in Dayton Wednesday speaking out against casino-style gambling in the state.

Four men are charged for their roles in an illegal gambling and money-laundering scheme.

Former online gambling executive David Carruthers was freed on a $1 million bond Wednesday after spending nearly a month behind bars following his arrest on racketeering and fraud charges.