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

MAPLE RIDGE, British Columbia As reported by the Maple Ridge News: “Forget about a casino. “Instead, place your bets on a community gaming centre, in other words, a shiny new bingo hall with everything a casino has except table games.

So this makes a lot of sense. If legislators like Bob Goodlatte have their way, then your best chance at winning poker riches may unfortunately be through the lottery, like Ronald Clyde from Georgia recently …

Bally Technologies has signed a contract with Magna Entertainment Corp. to provide a complete slot-machine accounting, casino management, and bonusing solution, and a wide variety of gaming devices, at Gulfstream Park.

NOVA SCOTIA As reported by the CBC News: “NDP Leader Allison Brewer criticized her Conservative and Liberal opponents for supporting legalized gambling during the latest leaders’ debate of the election campaign.

Mitch Garber says he’s not afraid to travel to the United States. If it was me, I’d find other places to visit. Garber is the Montreal lawyer and businessman who was chosen last spring to head the world’s largest online gambling company - Gibraltar-registered PartyGaming PLC.

Posted Sep 11th 2006 12:44PM by Wil Wheaton Filed under: World Series of Poker At the 2006 WSOP, Harrah’s added several low buy-in events which began after the Main Event was underway.

UEFA chief fears betting scams after MSI moves by England

ENGLAND As reported by the UK Observer: “It’s the last throw of the dice for the Las Vegas casino giants. Laden with billions of dollars, the world’s biggest gambling firms are in the midst of an unprecedented international expansion drive.

UEFA president Lennart Johansson fears an explosion of illegal betting around football.