2009 February 18 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

PORT CANAVERAL Port Canaveral, where gambling ships have been squeezed by a deep recession and increased competition from inland casinos, thinks it has a way to breathe new life into the business: let the slot machines spin while the ships are docked.

The government of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) is considering tightening the age-limit for people who enter local casinos, raising it from 18 to 21,according to a press statement released on Wednesday by the SAR’s Information Bureau. The SAR government is concerned about the issues of local youths and casino staff gambling in local casinos, the statement quoted the SAR’s Secretary …

Simulated slot machines could be a new revenue source for cash-strapped Baltimore city.

Port Canaveral, where gambling ships have been squeezed by a deep recession and increased competition from inland casinos, thinks it has a way to breathe new life into the business: Let the slot machines spin while the ships are docked.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A House committee advanced a bill Wednesday eliminating the penny tax on bingo cards, while bills restricting cell phone use for young drivers were sent to the governor’s desk.

SMYRNA, Del. - Delaware State Police arrested a 27-year-old man who allegedly punched a woman while robbing a senior center on bingo night. Police said the 27-year-old and an accomplice entered the center about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Delaware State Police arrested a 27-year-old man who allegedly punched a woman while robbing a senior center on bingo night. Police said the 27-year-old and an accomplice entered the center about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. They said the first man grabbed $1,200 in bingo money and destroyed a phone so that no one could call police.

State Sen. John Tassoni (D-Smithfield) and State Rep. William San Bento (D-Pawtucket, North Providence) claim making sports betting legal will generate millions of revenue for Rhode Island, which is struggling to close at $357 million deficit.

DETROIT — Running an illegal gambling and booze operation is the latest criminal allegation federal authorities have made against the Highwaymen Motorcycle Club, federal court records show.