2007 April 09 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 3

I know you are used to hearing me talk about “factors” - but when it comes to the end of the NBA regular season, the only factor that really matters…

Shares of Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. climbed Monday after an analyst upgraded the casino operator on an upcoming casino opening and the potential passage of favorable legislation in Florida.

BY ERIC MANN “Absolutely ridiculous!” “Hypocritical!” “You’re out of your mind!” “Your service to us stinks!” Those barbed words were uttered at Saturday’s town meeting in Decatur with State Sen. Dave Ford of Hartford City and State Rep. Mike Ripley of Monroe over the issue of gambling.

Daubers will be a thing of the past later this month at the Creek Entertainment Center.

The Oneida Indian Nation will sue to keep Turning Stone open if the federal government revokes its approval of the casino, the tribes top lawyer said last week.

SanDisk and Yahoo will now make beautiful music together. Sandisk announced Monday that it will partner with the Yahoo Music service for its new Sansa Connect Wi-Fi-enabled MP3 player. Sansa Connect owners can use either the free Yahoo service, or sign up for the subscription-based one — in either case without having to use a PC to load up music.

SUMTER-A recent raid that broke up six illegal gambling rooms is just the “tip of the iceberg,” and Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis said more arrests could follow.

The Gaming Control Board wants the state Supreme Court to stop Philadelphia from holding a referendum on the location of casinos. Franklin and Marshall College professor and political analyst Terry Madonna says traditionally, the state has prevailed when asserting its primacy over local law.

Card check, or secret ballot. Horse track relief. Benefits for workers. Cooperation with local government. Environmental protections. Speculation about the fate of gambling addiction programs.