2007 April 29 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

INDIANAPOLIS - 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.

Two of the most powerful companies in the gambling world have joined forces and signed a long-term contract that involves moving the gaming site of the World Poker Tour to one of the worlds largest gaming networks.

The Don Nelson factor can’t be stressed much more after the Warriors took a 2-1 series lead on Friday night. The former Dallas head coach knows the Mavs so well…

Losing at the races or bingo may not be as painful for older people those over 65 are less upset by loss than twenty-somethings, brains scans reveal

INDIANAPOLIS Bowing to pressure from the state’s casino industry, lawmakers have nixed a plan to charge hefty fees for expansions but let casinos abandon their boats in favor of buildings constructed on permanently moored barges. The provisions had been tentatively added to a bill that would permit up to 2,000 slot machines at each of the state’s two horse tracks. The tracks must pay $250 …

New Bedford officials plan to step up efforts to convince the Mashpee Wampanoag Indians to build a casino in their city.

California tribes pressing for new Indian gaming deals that represent one of the largest slot machine expansions in history have gathered their forces for a strong presence at this weekend’s state Democratic Party Convention in San Diego.

INDIANAPOLIS Lawmakers on Saturday continued to work on two gambling bills they hope will be a winning combination for the state.

Welcome to The News Leader - Staunton, Va. Vera Bradley and Longaberger basket bingo: 1 p.m., doors open for lunch; 2 p.m., games begin. Verona Volunteer Fire Company, 304 Lee Highway, Verona. Pre-sale tickets will be entered in drawing for new styles and colors of baskets.