2009 January 10 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership has filed court paperwork supporting Erie County government’s appeal of a court ruling that limits the county’s distribution plan for millions of dollars in gambling revenues.

LAS VEGAS Restaurants within casinos contain unsafe levels of secondhand smoke when compared to federal guidelines, despite a Nevada law banning smoking in eateries, a new study showed.

Indiana casino officials blame the recession and high gasoline prices for a sharp drop in revenues last year.

ELIZABETH, Ind. - Casino executives and an industry spokesman blame the recession and last summer’s $4-a-gallon gasoline prices for sending Indiana casino revenues down sharply last year.

Collier County sheriffs deputies say they have shut down an illegal gambling house in the Naples area. They did so Friday in raiding the Brooklyn Consignment Boutique, at 491 Goodlette-Frank Road North in Naples.

The first Sunday of the 2009 Card Player Online Player of the Year race kicked off yesterday, though many of the online world’s best competitors were kicking their feet up to relax at the PokerStars Caribbean …

The head of a board that overseas retirement investments for Texas teachers quit Saturday — shortly before a newspaper reported on his gambling debt.

Prince George Citizen subscribers can play bingo for cash and prizes in the comfort of their home for the next six months.The Citizen has partnered with Treasure Cove Casino and Chances to give subscribers opportunities to win cash, event tickets, gift cards, lottery tickets and more.”We realize the importance of our ongoing subscribers and this is another way for us to give back to show …

VietNamNet Bridge - Government bodies directly involved in the battle against gambling will be allowed to use money seized in related cases to step up the fight, according to a newly released instruction by municipal authorities.