2008 March 04 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej pledged on Tuesday that casinos for Thailand would be legalised during his four-year term, saying the plan will be initiated in the country’s main tourist provinces.

The March issue of Bluff Europe is on UK newsstands and in card rooms today — featuring an in-depth interview with one of the games biggest online stars, Bertrand Grospellier. The Frenchman might not be a name you’re all familiar with, but h

BOSTON - Aides to Gov. Deval Patrick huddled with members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian tribe on Tuesday as they sought common ground over plans to bring casino gambling…

Senate committee hearing scheduled for tomorrow Comptroller Peter Franchot , who has long opposed the expansion of gambling in Maryland, called on lawmakers today to approve legislation that would ban video gambling machines by next year.

Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller today told a Senate panel he would like to see funding for casino-based troopers enhanced to a level where the department could provide round-the-clock staffing again.

New Jersey’s casinos agreed to give the state’s struggling horseracing industry a $90 million subsidy over three years to supplement purses, Governor Jon Corzine said.

BALTIMORE Racing track interests are showing little support for rallying voters to approve a November referendum to legalize slot machine gambling, in part due to a lack of a guarantee the machines will be placed at their tracks.

Racing track interests are showing little support for rallying voters to approve a November referendum to legalize slot machine gambling.

Pastor Ricky Plummer has one opinion on the proposed electronic bingo coming to Houston County. “It’s idolatry. I think it’s stealing. I think covetousness would come into play. I think it’s poor stewardship of what God has given to us, and I also think it promotes addictive behavior.”