2008 April 17 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

A study on the social and economic impact of gambling in Tasmania is expected to be handed to the Government at the end of the month.

Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks Series price: Boston -5610 Season series: Boston 3-0 SU, 2-1 ATS How could this series end up as anything other than a sweep? The potential flaws pundits predicted we would see the restr…

Two sisters are suing their older sister, claiming she promised to split any bingo winnings before taking home $100,000 from a Liverpool, England, game.

By Laura Michels Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 5:07 p.m. The Illinois Senate says they will not allow smoking on riverboat casinos. The senate voted against a measure to exempt Illinois casinos from the statewide smoking ban including the Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria.

Stillwater bookie pleads guilty in money laundering scheme.

The Illinois Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a former central Illinois mayor accused of gambling with city money at a riverboat casino. via WAND-TV Decatur

Colorado’s mountain casinos suffered their biggest monthly drop in revenue in March since the first casino opened in 1991.

Two sisters have won their lawsuit against their older sibling who had refused to share a £50,000 bingo prize despite agreeing to share all winnings.

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot addresses a group during the Marylanders United to Stop Slots campaign kick off held at Calvery United Methodist Church on Wednesday.