2006 August 22 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) — Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd., the media and gaming company controlled by Australia’s richest man James Packer, posted a 4 percent rise in second-half earnings, led by its casinos and Internet investments.

SACRAMENTO - The governor and lawmakers, ending their 2006 session, are weighing gambling-expansion bills, despite a recent state report revealing that 1.

SYDNEY (XFN-ASIA) - Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd said year to June net profit rose to 610.1 mln from 485 mln a year earlier, boosted by its expanding gambling businesses and higher earnings from a domestic pay television joint venture.

Henderson’s smoking ban becomes official. The smoking ban will cover everything with the exception of private homes, bingo halls and some outdoor areas already in existence. But bar and tavern owners say they need an exception or an extension of the October 1 start time to be able to compete with businesses in Evansville.

Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) — Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd., the media and gaming company controlled by Australia’s richest man James Packer, posted a 4 percent rise in second-half profit, led by its casinos and Internet investments.

Being patient might help you win a hand at poker, but it certainly won’t help you get ‘Texas Hold ‘em’ for free.

PROBLEM gambling will not be made significantly worse in the west of Scotland if Glasgow wins its bid to host the UK’s first Las Vegas-style super casino, it was claimed yesterday.

Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) — Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd., the media and gaming company controlled by Australia’s richest man James Packer, reported a 26 percent rise in full-year profit, boosted by its casinos and Internet investments.

PUBLIC hearings are to take place into the merits of eight shortlisted venues bidding to host the UK’s first Las Vegas-style super-casino, it was announced yesterday.