2008 August 15 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Some of the world’s top poker players are to take part in an unusual tournament in London.

LITTLE ROCK - The Legislative Council on Friday endorsed requests for studies into eliminating a unpopular state tax on charitable bingo games, and officials said a legislative panel will take public testimony on the issue at a hearing next month at the state Capitol.

Casino slot revenue continued to take it on the chin in July, though the MGM Grand hotel and casino helped soften the blow at Foxwoods.

State gambling regulators have approved a rescue for a financially troubled Pittsburgh casino project, but problems plaguing three other prospective casinos may be far more difficult to resolve.

A state judge cleared the way today for Bergen County prosecutors to press racketeering and gambling charges against reputed Genovese soldier Joseph The Eagle Gatto in connection with a sports betting ring that allegedly handled millions of dollars in illicit wagers for organized crime.

The Etowah County Commission listened to a proposal this afternoon from CBS Supply of Mount Pleasant, S.C., in regards to building a video bingo complex and entertainment center in Gadsden.

Bingo.com, Ltd., operator of the popular online gaming community, http://www.bingo.com, believes it important to provide it’s shareholders and the public with information of a material nature caused by important changes that have come into effect as a result of changes to regulations implemented by the British Columbia Securities Commission.

LONDON, England — (PRESS RELEASE) — Wild Jack Mobile Casino today announced that its popular Major MillionsTM progressive jackpot slot machine is nearing the £million jackpot value meaning that within days it could be crowning the first mobile millionaire.

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