2007 July 22 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Gambling supporters are trying to poke holes in a Wichita State University report that shows the potential benefits of expanded gambling here could be outweighed by the social costs.

“Contrary to its ongoing rhetoric of being open and accountable, the government has sought to obstruct the production of relevant documents to the committee at every opportunity”

Associated Press - July 22, 2007 7:24 PM ET WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Thirty-five miles may not sound that far, but for those watching gambling plans in Wichita and Wellington, it could mean…

Malaysias Lee Chong Wei outduelled world No. 2 Chen Hong with a wide array of shots that baffled the top seeded Chinese majority of the match as he fashioned out a surprisingly easy 21-9, 21-15 victory to bag the mens singles crown in the 2007 Bingo Bonanza Philippine Open Badminton Championships before another big Sunday crowd at the Philsports Arena.

LOUISVILLE — Kentucky’s gubernatorial candidates on Wednesday took their squabble over gambling to an agricultural forum where farm policy mingled with talk about legalizing casinos.

“Tony’s caused the Outfit a lot of problems and he’d stopped generating money. Michael is cocky and has caused problems, too. They aren’t needed anymore. If you whack one, you gotta whack them both. I guarantee you they’re both dead.”

BANGALORE: The snack food wars are hotting up and the mantra for big players is: Go desi. Be it Lay’s Indian Mint Mischief or Bingo Chatkila Nimbu Achaar, Kurkure Mast Malabari Style or Chutkule Masala Masti, the way to Indian consumer’s wallet is through his home-grown palette.

NEW ORLEANS Louisiana’s recovery from Hurricane Katrina may be moving at a snail’s pace, but the state’s gambling industry is on a roll, putting up numbers that might strike some as staggering.

WORLD No. 3 and tournament second seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia pulled off a stunning 21-19, 21-15 upset win over top pick Chen Hong of China Sunday to capture the mens singles title in the 2007 Bingo Bonanza Philippine Open at the PhilSports Arena.