2008 May 15 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 6

The mayor wants to increase Hamilton’s slot winnings. The City of Toronto is leading the charge to have the province increase the amount of slot-machine revenue given to host cities. Hamilton has been asked to join the campaign.

Propopents of electronic bingo said in court papers filed Wednesday that there is a double standard in Jefferson County when it comes to enforcing gambling laws.

Vienna - The Austrian-based online betting company bwin on Thursday reported a rise in net profits by 1.1 million euros (1.7 million dollars) to 11 million euros for the first quarter of 2008. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, amortization an…

Rep. Doug Reichley tells task force that the process is ‘inherently flawed.’ | A Lehigh Valley lawmaker pleaded his case Wednesday for severing the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s investigative arm, arguing it would help restore public confidence in the embattled agency.

Health and Community Services Minister Ross Wiseman will unveil a new campaign today targeting problem gambling. The news conference takes place at 9 this morning at Confederation Building. VOCM News will be there to bring you the news first.

SALISBURY and mdash; As state coffers suffer from the impact of the sluggish economy, two area legislators say state officials will revisit the idea of legalizing gambling in Massachusetts in months to come.

ECONOMICS: Industry generated $5 billion in total economic impact in 2007, report says.

State Sen. Danny Martiny, R-Kenner, shows off a video bingo machine that he argued is posing as a slot machine. via WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge

LAS VEGAS — Americans spent more money gambling in 2007 than on movie tickets or candy, but the steady growth of commercial casinos in the past decade could take a hit next year because of a slumping economy and setbacks in building new places to…