2008 September 15 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

LONDON (Reuters) - IG Group Holdings , the countrys biggest spread-betting company, said on Tuesday it expected to post a 35 percent rise in revenues to 120 million pounds for the year ended May 31.

East Valley casinos plan to bulk up with nearly 600 more slot machines now that the Navajo Nation signed over rights for more than a third of its allotment to other tribes.

Hurricane Ike caused some structural damage at Pinnacle Entertainments LAuberge du Lac casino in Lake Charles, La., but the gaming industry emerged relatively unscathed from the massive storm.

Las Vegas sports books took a hammering on the Denver Broncos’ 39-38 victory over the Chargers, according to Mike Seba, a senior oddsmaker.

Software maker CryptoLogic has joined forces with Dublin, Ireland-based Ethoca to fight rising fraud in the multi-billion-dollar Internet gaming industry where fraudsters are undercutting the profits of …

Etowah County Circuit Judge Clark Hall will hear arguments concerning electric bingo regulations at a hearing at 10 a.m. next Monday.

Associated Press - September 15, 2008 5:34 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A small group of lawmakers is quietly assembling a compromise to allow gambling devices in adult-only establishments as…

Lakehead University’s Psychology Department is seeking participants for a new study on gambling behaviour and health conditions among older adults.Clinical Psychology student Emily King is collecting the data with a professor of the department.

The Disaster Food Stamp Distribution sites across Acadiana are open. But there’s been a change in the program for Iberia Parish. Applications will be taken at the Jaycee Bingo Hall off Highway 182 West