2006 September 01 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

MECCA BINGO and Hard Rock Cafe owner Rank posted a 3% fall in profits yesterday, as the smok- ing ban in Scotland took its toll.

The expansion was defeated by the California Legislature after heavy lobbying by union groups frustrated by efforts to organize workers at the casinos.

The Pittsburgh-Allegheny County Sports & Exhibition Authority moved yesterday to gain control over the remaining ground it needs for a new arena, settling with one property owner and petitioning to take the land of another.

Michael Craig has the details on his blog about the arrest of Richard Lee, who recently placed 6th in the World Series of Poker main event.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. The Alabama Democratic Party has started airing an ad that accuses Republican Governor Bob Riley of lying about campaign contributions tied to gambling.

Leader: The word megacasino conveys a whiff of ugly sprawl and American excess which puts the fear of God into its opponents.

THE Rank Group gave warning that the impending smoking ban in England and Wales would hit trading at its bingo halls next year, as it reported a steep decline in profits yesterday.

They can be found in bars, truck stops, fraternal organizations, even a laundromat. Opponents say the video gambling machines are clear violations of state law, but others say it’s not that clear-cut, and not all prosecutors are focused on pursuing such cases.

Britain’s first supercasino will create a social disaster by acting as a magnet for mafia gangs, drug dealers and prostitutes, according to a hard hitting report. The full impact of Labour’s plans to relax the gambling laws is laid bare in a study prepared by Brent Council