2009 March 08 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Neither Mohegan Sun nor Foxwoods Resort Casino will hire foreign labor this summer.

As Las Vegas casinos are reeling under the economic crisis, some people are talking about the possibility that the U.S. government will bail out, own and operate the casinos to get huge revenues the government badly needs. About 280 miles (about 448 kilometers) northeast of Los Angeles, Las Vegas grew with gambling owned and operated by the mob. Later the casinos were turned into enterprises and …

A drunk driving accident that claimed the life of a college student is causing Governor Rell to rethink her proposal to extend drinking hours at the two casinos in Connecticut.

LONDON—-The online gambling industry is very well-placed to be resilient in the face of the continuing global recession argues Global Betting and Gaming Consultants in its new Interactive Gambling Report.

Change in Washington could revive area casino plans (4:30 p.m.)

Council ‘gambling’ on economy could cost every family £2,000

Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, Barney Frank, is determined to repeal a controversial three-year ban on online gambling.

A South Carolina legislative leader has introduced a bill allowing social gambling and gambling-themed fundraisers.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina legislative leader has introduced a bill allowing social gambling and gambling-themed fundraisers. He says its none of the governments business if a group of friends wants to gather at someones kitchen table and play cards.