2007 December 27 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Casinos are bad for the people of Massachusetts. I am shocked and amazed that Gov. Deval Patrick supports their development. Casinos might appear to be the apparent panacea for all the financial woes of our commonwealth, but much is at stake.

The great casino debate promises to be among the loudest, longest fights on Beacon Hill in the new year. Proponents say Massachusetts residents already flock to gambling dens in Connecticut, dropping $900 million to $1.1 billion a year.

Alderney is experiencing a flood of applications from online gambling companies eager to set up in the Channel Islands tax haven following changes to the UKs legislation on internet poker and casinos.

The New Year is almost upon us, and with it comes a new round of poker tournaments . via 777.com

In just four days, casinos in Colorado must go smoke-free.

Another small schedule of games is on tap this evening, including the Holiday Bowl between Arizona State and Texas. Even though the Longhorns are ranked lower in the polls…

A former state gambling investigator and the brother of a northeastern Pennsylvania slot-machine casino owner showed up Thursday at a grand jury proceeding looking into whether the casino owner told the truth to gambling regulators.

Citing some concerns about its charitable mission, Kentucky authorities have refused to renew the bingo license of Glenn Cole Evangelistic Association.

The Clay Center Fire Social Association will have Bingo split the pot prizes, 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5 at Clay Center Fire Station 2, 420 Main St., Clay Center.