2007 March 05 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Casinos sprouting across the Midwest are attracting sophisticated cheaters from Las Vegas, Atlantic City and overseas who believe they can scam new, unseasoned staff, gambling officials say.

Tonight, the search is on for a robber hitting daquiri shops last week on the West Bank.
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A Daly City couple who allegedly wrote $43,000 in bad checks to casinos in California and Nevada got bailed out today by a judge, who said gambling debts are unenforceable in California courts. Despite the state’s increased acceptance and legalization…

Hidden Valley Senior Center in Stockbridge offers a variety of activities for senior citizens, including bingo the first and third Monday of each month.

Despite strong backing by Miller, gaming foes say they are unconcerned Slot machine gambling proponents are set to make their most urgent plea yet for Maryland to approve expanded gaming Tuesday, saying it’s needed to stave off fiscal ruin for the state and to protect the horse industry.

HARRISBURG - Slot machine gambling in Pennsylvania could provide enough revenue to the state to kick back some money to cut this year’s property tax bills, state gambling regulatory officials said Wednesday.

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. - The Seminole Tribe of Florida completed its $965 million purchase of the Hard Rock cafes, hotels, casinos and music memorabilia from The Rank Group on Monday through a combination of a bond offering and an equity contribution from the tribe.

Poker, blackjack and slot machines can be a form of recreation but for some, gambling can become an addiction. This week is National Gambling Awareness Week, and Carla Burbidge introduces us to a Minot woman whose addiction had her considering suicide

HARRISBURG, Pa. One more rejected applicant for a slot-machine gambling license challenged the decision of state regulators today. Another group of Philadelphia residents appealed as well, bringing the number of appeals to at least eight.