2007 May 17 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 3

A bid to block the government’s plans for a new “super-casino” is launched at the High Court.

TOPEKA - An obstacle to putting slot machines at a dog-racing track in Crawford County and to building a state-owned casino in southeast Kansas was cleared Wednesday by the Kansas Lottery Commission.

One in three bingo club players will reduce their visits once the smoking ban is introduced, a new survey by gaming technology firm St Minver reveals.

AUGUSTA - An amended casino bill that would create a state Gambling Control Board to approve or deny casino bids, and regulate those that are built, left committee Wednesday with a majority “ought not to pass” recommendation.

“With the intense interest on the success of MMORPG’s recently, it might surprise some that the audience for online games is still largely the casual player”

There was never any doubt at Monday nights Edwardsville City Council Meeting that the council would approve a resolution offering the citys support for the June 26 Wyandotte County referendum asking voters to support a casino and slot machines.

Mayor Daley urged Gov. Blagojevich and feuding Democratic legislative leaders Wednesday to check their egos at the door and unite on an education and transit funding compromise that includes a state income tax increase and, possibly, a land-based, government-owned Chicago casino.

Get ready for “the game that’s fast, fun, and so, so easy to win!” At 9 p.m. Friday, the last weekend of May sweeps, ABC is introducing ? drum roll, please - National Bingo Night. Yes, all the blistering pace of the bingo parlor is joining up with all the excitement of a prime-time game show.

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