2007 May 16 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

With the 132nd Preakness Stakes (gr. I) days away, Gov. Martin O’Malley reiterated Wednesday that he believes Maryland will eventually lose the Triple Crown race if slot machines are not legalized in the state.

AT last something concrete is being done to curb the scourge of poker machines in South Australia. via AdelaideNow…

KENTUCKY — As reported by the Lexington Herald-Leader: “Several of the Democrats running for governor aggressively challenged rival Steve Beshear for overpromising benefits derived from expanded gambling, while all six candidates responded to criticism of their political weaknesses.

What do you do if after only two months of baseball your bankroll is in worse shape than Mark Priors arm? Going from nasty to classy wont happen overnight. Pulling yourself out of a betting tailspin takes a lot of patience and discipline. Rathe…

ILLINOIS — As reported by the Chicago Tribune: “Hundreds of people came to hear what Rep. Dennis Hastert and other federal officials had to say about a Native American tribe’s plan to open a bingo hall in unincorporated DeKalb County near Shabbona.

BATON ROUGE — Providing further evidence of increasing competition from a revived Mississippi Gulf Coast, Louisiana’s state-licensed casinos saw their winnings from gamblers in April drop nearly $9 million from the same month last year.

BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA– - Gateway Casinos Income Fund today announced a correction to its first quarter news release, which was issued May 14, 2007. The press release contained the incorrect distributable cash totals.

A member of the board that oversees Prairie Meadows, Dan Albritton, has surrendered his gambling license after being indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with the Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium scandal.

(LOUISVILLE, KY) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Steve Beshear thinks people should have a say in letting stand-alone casinos into their communities.