2009 February 11 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Legislation is moving quickly through the Missouri General Assembly that could turn fraternal lodges and halls around the state into untaxed mini-casinos.

Seven people were arrested Monday and face various charges in connection with conducting illegal gambling operations in Danville. An eighth suspect is being sought.

As Tampa gears up for todays kickoff, Newport-Mesa has plenty of ties to the NFL, from superstar sports agent Leigh Steinberg to Paul Salata, who bestows the Mister Irrelevant title on the last draft pick every year.

LABUAN : Police continue to crack their whip against illegal gambling activities following the arrest of two more suspects during a raid in a room at Jalan Muhibah on Monday.

A commission that will award five lucrative slots licenses will hear claims Thursday from the Laurel Park racetrack that Maryland’s new gambling law is “constitutionally defective” and that the process should be halted and corrected.

The Maine Gambling Control Board voted unanimously Wednesday to approve Penn National Gaming’s request to allow Hollywood Slots in Bangor to operate on Sunday mornings.

BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - Twenty four hours after winning the largest slot machine jackpot in Mississippi history, Thomas McMillan is feeling “relieved.” The Woolmarket man says it’s beginning to sink in that he actually won a $14,000,000 jackpot.

It was hard not to notice Troy Mortorff walking through Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course earlier this week. The York resident was wearing that glow that only emanates from a winner. And not just a couple of bucks on a penny slot machine.

Gambling revenue on the Las Vegas Strip plummeted 23 percent in December, as fewer tourists visited the city and those who did spent less.