2007 June 07 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Elections officials say early voting has been strong in the two West Virginia counties where residents are deciding whether to allow table games in racetrack casinos. via WMDT-TV Salisbury

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: ASCA) has received approval from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) to move forward with the previously announced expansion project at the Company’s Council Bluffs property pending further governmental and regulatory approvals. Ameristar executives made a formal presentation on the approximately $100 million project at the IRGC meeting today.

LITTLE ROCK — The rules governing charitable bingo and raffles in Arkansas have been developed and nonprofit and tax exempt groups can begin applying for licenses to operate the games, the state Department of Finance and Administration said Thursday.

“You win and lose based on your ability”

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts is inching closer to casino gambling. The Mashpee Wampanoags are teaming with developers of the Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut to build a five-star destination casino here.

Google has been notifying UK AdWords advertisers that they will no longer be accepting any form of gambling ads. via Search Engine Roundtable

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — (PRESS RELEASE) — Casino MonteLago in upscale Lake Las Vegas would seem the least-likely candidate to be closed for financial reasons, but Nevada gaming regulators had to act quickly Wednesday to the keep the small gambling site open.

The finals start Thursday, and here is a full article detailing the keys that will likely decide the outcome. The Spurs have the home court, which means the series starts…

As organised retailers try to squeeze margins, Kishore Biyani-promoted Future Group has replaced PepsiCo’s Frito Lay snacks with ITC’s Bingo at its Big Bazaar and Food Bazaar stores.