2008 May 15 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

Casinos roll out the red carpet for high rollers — from penthouse suites to lines of credit. But when they don’t pay up, where they end up is not so glamorous. These days, casino lawyers are going to court more frequently to get their money. Reporter Edward Lawrence has the story tonight at 6.

May 15 (Bloomberg) — Wynn Resorts Ltd. , the casino company founded by billionaire Stephen Wynn , sued Hall of Fame basketball player Charles Barkley in Nevada over $400,000 in alleged gambling debt.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - The debate on gambling in Pennsylvania shifted today, if only briefly, to craps, poker and blackjack. The Democratic-led House Committee on Gaming Oversight took the first step on a bill to legalize table games at the state’s licensed slots casinos and held a hearing on it.

In Glen Cove, two businessmen are betting that despite hard economic times they can sell pricey pre-owned exotics made by Ferrari as well as Lamborghini, Maserati and other automotive dream makers.

In Glen Cove, two businessmen are betting that despite hard economic times they can sell pricey pre-owned exotics made by Ferrari as well as Lamborghini, Maserati and other automotive dream makers.

Nevada mens golf coach Rich Merritt, who is being investigated by the NCAA for allegedly betting on sports, announced his resignation Wednesday. Its been a difficult year for me and my family, Merritt said in a prepared statement. I feel its in the best interest of the program that I move on.

Charles Barkley acknowledged he owes a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino and promised to repay it after a prosecutor said the retired National Basketball Association star faced criminal charges.

Charles Barkley acknowledged he owes a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino and promised Thursday to repay it after a prosecutor said the retired NBA star faced criminal charges.

LAS VEGAS - A prosecutor says retired NBA star Charles Barkley is facing felony charges if he fails to repay a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino.