2007 September 14 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

“It’s most likely that I had a draw if I was going to shove in for more than the pot there”

The Coast Guard has ordered Sterling Casino Line, one of two gambling ships based at Port Canaveral, to stay at port until it fixes malfunctioning generators.

Hong Kong will not build casinos to compete with its booming neighbor Macau, which recently surpassed Las Vegas in gaming revenue, an official said.

When watching poker tournaments on television, you’ll invariably see a hand where a player makes a reraise for all of his chips with an absolutely terrible hand. via Asbury Park Press Online

“They were holding hands all night.”

SNELLVILLE, Ga. (September 12, 2007) Good-bye Bingo, hello high tech. As todays seniors search for ways to keep their minds active, some are turning from tradition to the latest gadgets typically reserved for the younger generation.

As online gambling gets easier to get involved in, Texas hold ‘em has even become a primary source of income for one San Francisco teen. via The Post Chronicle

OSHAWA — After 16 years in business, Oshawa Bingo Country is closing its doors at the end of September, leaving more than two dozen local charities scrambling to replace vital fundraising dollars.

“I regret that we have so many poker machines in Australia, I’d like to see less”