2008 December 19 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Football Federation Australia chief executive Ben Buckley has denied gambling has become a widespread problem among A-League players despite revelations that three senior players, including two Socceroos, had been handed sanctions for gambling on matches involving local clubs.

Five people who were part of a criminal crew that helped setup and facilitate illegal cockfights, card and crap games on Oahu’s North Shore were found guilty of conspiring to conduct an illegal gambling business this afternoon.

Five people who were part of a criminal crew that helped set up and facilitate illegal cockfights, card and crap games on O’ahu’s North Shore were found guilty of conspiring to conduct an illegal gambling business this afternoon.

A state commission that will decide who gets five licenses for slot machines in Maryland has held its first public meeting.

BIRMINGHAM, AL- Electronic gambling is returning to Birmingham. The Birmingham Racing Commission voted 3-1 Thursday to let gambling magnate Milton McGregor install a new type of gaming machine at th

McALLEN, Texas A Nueces County grand jury indicted 14 people Friday on illegal gambling charges related to a gambling parlor in Corpus Christi. All 14 are executives or employees with Dallas-based Aces Wired, Inc., according to a statement from the Texas Attorney General’s Office.

The PokerTime Rake Races have achieved excellent results by the mid-month mark, after splitting the conventional single online leaderboard into three, distinct races.

Fourteen people were indicted on gambling charges Friday in connection with a raid on a Texas game room.

Associated Press - December 19, 2008 1:35 PM ET McALLEN, Texas (AP) - A Nueces County grand jury indicted 14 people Friday on illegal gambling charges related to a gambling parlor in Corpus…