2006 September 15 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 3

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) The state’s highest court said Friday that a plan to legalize casino gambling in Nebraska cannot appear on the November ballot because it was too similar to measures rejected in 2004.

The state Supreme Court has ruled that a measure to legalize casino gambling in Nebraska cannot be on the November ballot.

Congressman Martin T. Meehan is pushing for federal legislation to fight the problems surrounding compulsive gambling. The Lowell Democrat is on the right track. But more needs to be done.

The state Supreme Court said Friday that a measure to legalize casino gambling in Nebraska cannot be on the November ballot.

An analyst downgraded lottery and bingo terminal maker Multimedia Games Inc. on Friday, citing increased competition in some markets and a rising share price.

NIAGARA FALLS - The Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel has added four vice presidents to its management team, charged with boosting resort operations and attracting new gambling audiences.

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is expected to announce today whether Freddy Howard, who was told by casino employees that he won nearly $260,000, is officially a winner or a loser.

The field of 317players in the $2,500 buy-in event included several of the biggest names in poker, including former World Poker Tour Player of the Year, Eric “E-Dog” Lingren and Barry Greenstein.

This is the first ever 3D VoIP poker game of the world. Playwize has combined VoIP and Video gaming technology in the Pokerwize.