2011 May 23 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

MANILA, Philippines - Former President and current Pampanga 2nd District Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has filed a bill seeking to lessen compulsive gambling in the country.

Doomsday came and went with very little fanfare. Since we’re all still here, you’re probably looking for some news, so we’re going to give it to you.

Stephen Harper plays poker with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on May 23, 2011.

in South Mississippi also were down for the month compared to April 2010.

Casinos along the Mississippi River saw a drop in revenue in April as the Mississippi River began to rise. Casinos in South Mississippi also were down for the month compared to April 2010.

Set up phony company to catch illegal betting businesses Two Internet gambling businesses and their international owners were indicted by a Maryland federal grand jury as part of a lengthy, undercover investigation, details of which were released Monday after 11 associated bank accounts were seized in five countries and 10 Web domain names were shut down.

The final episode of season seven of High Stakes Poker aired last weekend, and the final session ended with some massive pots and incredible plays.

FSN continued its broadcast of the World Poker Tour’s ninth season with the WPT Celebrity Invitational from the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, California.

Set up phony company to catch illegal betting businesses Two Internet gambling businesses and their international owners were indicted by a Maryland federal grand jury as part of a lengthy, undercover investigation, details of which were released Monday after 11 associated bank accounts were seized in five countries and 10 web domain names were shut down. The indictments, returned late last …