2008 June 23 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

The NBA wants to financially “destroy” disgraced referee Tim Donaghy for embarrassing the league during the playoffs with allegations that outcomes of previous games were purposely manipulated by bad calls, his lawyer charged Monday.

There are still jackpots to be had at casinos around South Florida, but with a struggling economy, the patrons of some casinos are finding it hard to find the money to gamble.

Slipping through a loophole, Mardi Gras Racetrack & Gaming has received state approval to operate a 24-hour poker room.

Indianas riverboat casinos are feeling the sinking effects of an economic downturn.

Diamondhead Casino Corp. today announced it has signed a letter of intent with an Austrian company to develop a casino resort off Interstate 10 at Diamondhead.

(WHAS11) - It is one thing that has been virtually recession proof, but perhaps no longer. Indianas casinos are seeing a drop in business and the revenue that goes with it.

Heart Radio 104.9’s former financial director, gambling addict Mario Roos, has been jailed for 12 years on 118 counts of theft and fraud, involving R12.5m.

Shares of casino operator Ameristar Casinos Inc. fell Monday for a second day as analysts said that the casino operator may be experiencing weaker trends in June.

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The House Financial Services Committee Tuesday will hold a markup of legislation aimed at halting regulations which prevent banks from accepting payments from Internet gambling companies.