2007 May 01 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 3

LAS VEGAS, May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Ameristar Casinos, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. today announced results for the first quarter of 2007 that set all-time quarterly records across virtually all metrics, including consolidated net revenues, operating income, EBITDA(1), EBITDA margin, net income and diluted earnings per share.

A son-in-law of former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo was sentenced to house arrest and probation in connection with a multimillion-dollar sports gambling ring.

TALLAHASSEE, Florida As reported by the St. Petersburg Times: “A major expansion of gambling in Florida emerged Monday as a possible new piece of the property tax cut puzzle that has defied resolution for two months.

Don’t be intimidated by the Kentucky Derby. Embrace it and become a well-rounded fan. Brandon Vogel says it’s easy.

“That’s making investors nervous”

On the eve of another House debate on gambling, leaders of the Alabama-Coushatta tribe of East Texas on Tuesday urged the legalization of limited casinos on American Indian land to spur economic growth.

Amiga has made good on one promise, releasing details of a $500 Freescale-based design supporting up to 1 GB of RAM, three PCI slots, and gigabit Ethernet.

On the eve of another House debate on gambling, leaders of the Alabama-Coushatta tribe of East Texas on Tuesday urged the legalization of limited casinos on American Indian land to spur economic growth. A chairperson for the Alabama-Coushatta tribal council says money generated by gambling would help provide better health and education services for tribal members. More Local & State Headlines

Video gambling machines similar to slot machines could be installed at several dog and horse tracks around Florida, with the state’s share of profits going toward a reduction in property taxes, under a bill approved Monday by a House council.