2008 July 06 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

JOHOR BARU: He is a bank chief cashier who bets heavily, buying 4D lottery tickets up to RM30,000 per week. While he has won up to RM50,000 in prize money in the past, the 48-year-old bank employees pay cheque was not enough to sustain his gambling addiction.

NIAGARA FALLS Professional sports teams and leagues are taking note of a proposal to allow Las Vegas-style gambling in provincial casinos. But for the most part, officials arent sure what to make of it yet. Weve talked about this, but we dont see this issue affecting our […]

A little monster crept into my neighborhood last week. It had the blessing of the Indiana General Assembly and my governor. The state now allows small-time gambling in taverns and bars.

In the next week or so, Gov. John Lynch will sign bills capping the interest rate on payday loans, imposing a new tax on charity poker games and stiffening penalties for child pornography.

A 1976 law against electronic bingo machines is being enforced and charities fear losing a fundraising source they have come to rely on.

Nicole Richie played voyeur for her 4th of July festivities as the new mom strolled sans baby Harlow and rocker beau Joel Madden on the beaches of Malibu. With several girlfriends in…

For years, there has been talk of a new casino on the Mississippi in north St. Louis County. Now, it appears, someone is trying to make it happen, though it’s still early in the game.

LONDON, July 6 (UPI) — Officers guarding the queen of England ran a gambling syndicate out of Buckingham Palace and racked up millions of dollars in losses, sources say.

HE WAS six foot six. He had jet black hair, and a chin like an anvil. He was half-Asian. An equities trader.