2008 July 05 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. It took about one minute for Carol Murphy to see a return on her investment at the penny slot machine at the Downstream Casino Resort Saturday.

BATON ROUGE Louisiana lawmakers have filed their required 2007 financial disclosure forms, the last time they report income from just two sectors: governments and gambling interests.

State gaming regulators have approved a rule change that could bring more high-rollers to Indiana casinos on group trips that often include free meals or rooms for gamblers.

Associated Press - July 5, 2008 7:14 PM ET INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - State gaming regulators have approved a rule change that could bring more high-rollers to Indiana casinos on group trips that…

The Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association announced on July 5 that it and Churchill Downs Inc. have reached an agreement on purse and slots machine contracts for Calder Race Course.

A Saturday parade through the downtown core highlighted a week of activities during Pride 2008, a celebration by the city’s gay and lesbian community.The 12th annual Prince George Pride Society event incorporated a pair of new events, Drag Queen Bingo and a Stonewall Social, the latter of which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the gay rights movement. Saturday’s program incorporated a barbecue …

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana lawmakers have filed their required 2007 financial disclosure forms. And it’s the last time they report income from just two sectors — government and gambling interests.

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana lawmakers have filed their required 2007 financial disclosure forms, the last time they report income from just two sectors: governments and gambling…

The sudden introduction of easily accessible legal gambling opportunities, such as gaming halls, and sports betting, took place without first assessing their social impacts, and the negative impact of children and the families will only be measured in a couple of years when the problems become acute.