2008 January 25 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

The Navajo Nation is considering whether to sell alcohol at its new casino that will open in July near Gallup, N.M. The Navajo gaming chief, Bob Winter, supports liquor sales, saying the casino could lose gaming income without them. George Hardeen, a spokesman for Navajo President Joe Shirley Jr., agreed, noting they are “aware that casinos make a significant portion of their profits from …

DETROIT — MotorCity Casino’s high-end dining room is moving farther up in the world.

By The Associated Press Details of Las Vegas’ Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, which caught fire Friday: _Opened June 1996. via North County Times

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Gov. Steve Beshear is counting on the Democratic-controlled House to support his effort to bring casinos to Kentucky despite opposition from the Republican-controlled Senate.

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is counting on the Senate to help him get casino gambling on the ballot. Beshear plans to propose a Constitutional amendment next month.

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. announced today that the Company has completed the acquisition of the 43% interest in Isle of Capri-Black Hawk LLC previously owned by an affiliate of Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.

The Super Bowl is just over a week away and the Patriots are favored by 12 points with an over/under of 53.5 points.
If you’re having trouble trying to pick…

The news that Austria was looking for a solution for state run online poker room has turned to popular online poker provider and a leader in the field Boss Media. via What’s new on Launchpoker.com

GRAND RAPIDS — B-4 there was bingo, this was the Furniture City. But, no longer. Yes, it’s true, Grand Rapids has been identified as the Bingo Capital of the USA.