2009 June 08 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

BETHLEHEM - The Las Vegas Sands’ newest casino will be officially unveiled today in a lavish ceremony here.

Kentucky’s House is “poised” to vote on a plan to legalize video gambling at horse racing tracks throughout the state, Speaker Greg Stumbo said. However, he stopped short of predicting its success.

NEWINGTON In an event characterized by mixed emotions, a late-night Bingo game in memory of a late Wethersfield resident proved especially poignant.

Some Birmingham City Council members say they’re concerned by Hilliard’s role and their lack of knowledge about his involvement

The owners of Twin River say they may file for bankruptcy by the end of the month.

An Edison man faces charges for allegedly conspiring with a robber who last month held up an American Legion poker tournament for some $2,400 in winnings, police said.

Gaming companies may be able to recover as much as £500m in overpaid tax following a court ruling on the value added tax owed on a popular form of bingo.

Minnesota state officials said on Monday they will withdraw a demand that Internet service providers block access to hundreds of online gambling sites following a lawsuit by the gambling industry, which considers the push a violation of federal commerce and free-speech protections, The Associated Press reported.Regulators said the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association has agreed …

Kentucky Derby winning jockey Calvin Borel is jumping on board the state’s gambling issue days after losing his bid to become the first jockey to win a personal Triple Crown.