2008 March 01 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 3

The Rev. Phil Blackwell fears Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Illinois legislators will do something he considers immoral: expand gambling.

House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi stepped up his criticism of expanded gambling yesterday, telling business leaders in Western Massachusetts that casinos would do little to attract visitors and could alter the way of life in the state.

Local charities banking on electronic bingo scored a victory Friday when Superior Court Judge Patrick Marlette upheld Sacramento County’s ordinance allowing some versions of the slot-style devices.

A large number of House lawmakers who responded to an informal survey last week remain undecided on whether to support Governor Deval Patrick’s proposal to license resort casinos in Massachusetts, setting up a potential battle royale over the fence-sitters.

Tony T’s Sports Bets Sports Betting TV Show airs seven days a week on Gamblers Television. Tony T breaks down the big TV games from college basketball and the NBA on this week’s series of shows. Here is the preview for this month’s shows and few of the big college basketball and NBA games that will be covered from a sports betting perspective. Tony T’s Sports Bets is a Sports Betting …

Gov. Deval Patrick told tourism leaders yesterday that his plan for three commercial casinos would lure more vacation-goers, conventioneers, and business travelers to Massachusetts.

The government says it may force gambling companies to help fund support services for those battling addiction.

Two bingo halls have been stripped of dozens of electronic gambling machines and assorted equipment after police raids on the businesses.

HAMMOND The City Council opened the way for a third video bingo parlor in Hammond by voting Friday to override the mayors veto of a bowling alley zoning change that would usher in the games.