2008 July 03 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

South Florida racino operators said Thursday they hope the Florida Supreme Court’s ruling against the Seminole gambling compact will help get them better odds in a competitive market.

If you were to ask any professional sports gambler for three pieces of advice, one answer you would be likely to hear is to always look for the best…

Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker announced today that His Excellency Governor-General Anand Satyanand has appointed Mary Richardson to the Gambling Commission.

Deal near for option on site off I-95 in Cecil Co. A national casino operator from Pennsylvania is close to securing an option to purchase Cecil County property near Interstate 95 for use as a slot machine gambling venue if voters this November approve the devices in Maryland.

The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has welcomed the decision at yesterday’s COAG meeting to update the Productivity Commission’s 1999 inquiry into problem gambling.

Midland Town Harbour will be a flurry of activity as close to 30 high-performance boats take to the waters for the Performance Boat Club of Canada’s inaugural Charity Poker Run in the Town of Midland.

Ontario’s push to allow Las Vegas-style sports gambling in casinos in a bid to boost sagging revenues is an irresponsible move that could deepen a troubling trend of gambling addiction in the province, critics said Thursday.

TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) — The Florida Supreme Court has overturned an agreement Governor Charlie Crist signed with the Seminole Tribe to expand gambling at its casinos. The court says the governor had no right to allow games that are illegal elsewhere in the state.

TORONTO, July 3 (UPI) — The provincial government of Ontario is pushing the Canadian federal government to allow Las Vegas-style sports betting in casinos, the Toronto Star reported.