2007 April 30 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 7

Votes Sunday as the Senate, on a 41-9 vote, approved a proposal to beef up enforcement against illegal video gambling machines in Indiana. Voting yes were 28 Republicans and 13 Democrats. Voting no were 5 Republicans and 4 Democrats.

Legislation that would lift an online gambling ban imposed by Congress last year was introduced on Thursday by the chairman of US House Financial Services Committee.

Virginia’s Indian tribes are recognized as sovereign nations by Virginia, but not the federal government. That could soon change though. A House committee has passed a bill allowing recognition- only if the tribes forgo their right to run casinos on tribal lands.

Zero36, a leading developer and operator of Mobile Gambling Services, today announces the launch of its fully integrated, real money Mobile Casino service for O2 i-mode users in the UK.

INDIANAPOLIS — Lawmakers approved a proposal late 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.

Chalupa, also known as Loteria, has found its way onto shower curtains, t-shirts, art exhibits, pieces of jewelry, and now dishware.

INDIANAPOLIS The Indiana House and Senate adjourned for the year shortly before midnight yesterday after passing a budget, property-tax relief and a bill that permits slot machines at Indiana’s horse tracks. The cost of a pack of cigarettes also will increase by 44 cents to pay for an Indiana insurance program for low-income Hoosiers

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AUSTIN Lawmakers may finally be ready to expand gambling in Texas, with the House set to consider a bill this week to allow Indian casinos to reopen.