2007 April 29 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

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Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) has introduced legislation into the House of Representatives that would create an exemption to the ban on online gambling for properly licensed operators, allowing Americans to lawfully bet online.

INDIANAPOLIS Lawmakers appeared closer to a deal Sunday to allow slot machines at Indianas two horse racing tracks a move that would funnel more than $500 million toward property tax relief for homeowners.

HARRISBURG, Pa. _ Philadelphia Park expects to become Pennsylvania’s first casino to plug in slot machines that mimic table games, a casino official said Monday. via Newsday.com

FINDING odds that simply don’t reflect the chance of something happening is what betting is all about and we’ve found sterling examples ahead of tonight’s match.

The Cavaliers are trying to become the third Eastern Conference team in as many days to sweep a first-round series. The Pistons and Bulls completed sweeps on Saturday and…

Indiana lawmakers today appear closer to a deal to allow slot machines at the state’s two horse racing tracks and funnel more than $500-billion dollars toward property tax relief for homeowners.

By The Sun, Yuma, Ariz. Apr. 29–Firefighters continued battling a two-day brushfire Saturday, but crews were expected to have the blaze put out by sometime today.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Lawmakers appeared closer to a deal Sunday to allow slot machines at Indiana’s two horse racing tracks - a move that would funnel more than $500 million toward property tax relief for homeowners.