2008 June 06 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Blackjack and baccarat are among the card games that will start June 22 at a Hollywood casino, even though the compact with Gov.

Hard Rock also will offer 5 other games The “Blackjack coming soon” signs have been replaced at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino with a June 22 date, stirring Mark Salazar and others who love the game.

SHELBYVILLE - Indianas second land casino debuted for a test run Friday, with dignitaries demonstrating no hesitation in comparing their temporary facility to the Hoosier Park Casino, which opened four days earlier in Anderson.

Olympic officials will work with Interpol investigators this summer to track illegal betting rings around the Beijing Games under a new zero-tolerance approach to gambling and drugs in sport.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The American Gaming Association, a trade group that represents the casino industry, spent $800,000 in the first quarter to lobby on Internet gambling legislation and other issues.

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. - Indiana Live Casino welcomed invited guests for a test run of its 1,900 electronic gaming machines Friday as it nears a possible opening date.

Blackjack, baccarat and other new card games will begin June 22 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Hollywood, as the Seminole Tribe continues to expand its offerings under a revenue-sharing agreement signed by Gov. Charlie Crist in November.

Bingo will continue to be held at the Elfrida Community Center through June. Bingo is held every first and third Friday evenings (June 6 and 20) beginning with the Early Bird game which starts at 6:30 p.m.

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