2007 March 13 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 8

VIDALIA B-4. B-4. Before a bingo parlor can be opened within Concordia Parish, the police jury will have a public hearing to see if the idea is popular with parish citizens.

A ban on TV adverts for casinos, betting shops and online gambling sites will be dropped as part of new rules announced today.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The casino company that bears Donald Trump’s name said Monday that it has hired an investment firm to help it explore strategic alternatives, which could include a possible sale.

WHEELING Officials of two Northern Panhandle racetracks are betting local voters will support the addition of table gambling to their facilities.

Even before its bill is out of committee, a coalition of gambling supporters is pushing to change the legislation to focus more on casinos than slot machines at pari-mutuel racetracks.

When we think about myths and legends surrounding electronic gaming devices, we mostly think about the odd things people believe about slots. Is there a jackpot button an operator can push to reward a deserving player? Is a machine due to pay off after a long losing streak?

Missouris first three-casino owner might be the hometown team. St. Louis-based Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. may be a front-runner in spirited, private bidding to purchase Casino Aztar in Caruthersville, Mo.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The casino company that bears Donald Trump’s name said yesterday it has hired an investment firm to help it explore strategic alternatives, which could include a sale.