2009 October 02 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Full Tilt Poker, one of the largest online poker sites still serving the US, was accused in a lawsuit on Thursday of being controlled from within the country, raising questions about the effectiveness of a 2006 ban on US internet gambling.

Las Vegas - Mayan Queen is a colorful new slot machine with graphics that include flawless emeralds, shimmering treasures, tigers, snakes, parrots, temples, knives, bracelets, and other Mayan-themed imagery.

HARRISBURG — A House committee today approved a bill to let slots casinos add table games, despite complaints from Republicans that legislators are rushing too fast on the issue and complaints from casinos that the proposed tax rate on table game revenue is too high

WILMINGTON , Del. (AP/WBOC)- Delaware officials say sports betting is generating more than $58,000 a week for the state’s treasury.

Five people accused of invading a poker game on Perry Avenue and taking more than $3,200 in cash pleaded not guilty to armed robbery and other charges Friday in Columbus Recorder’s Court.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Slot machine revenue in September increased 4 percent at the state’s seven casinos that were open the same month last year, according to figures released Friday by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. With two new casino open this year, total revenues were up 30 percent.

U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank and other lawmakers on Friday urged regulators to delay the December 1 implementation of financial rules to enforce a ban on Internet gambling.

Leading House Democrats and Republicans are urging federal regulators to postpone new rules designed to outlaw online gambling. Read more…

Tribe says it won’t offer paper bingo at the site while it appeals order by National Indian Gaming Commission