2007 May 29 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

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Country Club Hills which has angled since 2002 for a casino would be frozen out of a new license under a popular proposal to expand gambling in Illinois. The proposal says a south suburban casino must be built within 8 miles of the Indiana line; Country Club Hills proposed site at 175th Street and Pulaski Road is more than 11 miles away.

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - What makes a successful tourist destination? Casinos, theme parks, and Bollywood films — or a mix of historic sites and local culture?

MINDEN, Nev. (AP) Max Baer Jr., who as Jethro in the 1960s sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies” lived off his uncle Jed’s oil riches, is hoping to strike it rich in the gambling market. Baer purchased a 2.5-acre parcel last week for a planned casino in north Douglas County for $1.2 million.

The shopping mall located on the lower level of the MGM Mirage Memorial Day weekend is the 3 day holiday that signals the un-official start of the Las Vegas tourist season. via Las Vegas and Poker Blog

Video lottery and bingo terminal maker Multimedia Games Inc. said Tuesday it plans a modified “Dutch auction” self-tender offer to buy up to $25 million of its common stock.

Log in to remember this page. Email this The Japanese government plans to legalise casino gambling next year and is currently drafting the legislation. Seiko Noda of the ruling Liberal Democratic said that they hoped to pass the bill by the end of the next ordinary Diet session in June 2008.

Many people find enjoyment and relaxation by gambling in online casinos and land based casinos, but for some it is all about the money. via Buzzle.com

The imminent smoking ban in England is causing fears in the bingo industry that there will be a drop in players and turnover causing bingo halls to close. Despite the criticism, an online discussion point has been started in a bid to get the bingo players perspective and to start a healthy debate surrounding the issue.