2011 August 30 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Thailand’s national police chief is fighting to keep his job following accusations over the police protecting illegal casinos in the capital, presenting the ruling Puea Thai party an opportunity to re …..

On the eve of Gamblefree Day 2011 (1 September), Maori Party MP for Waiariki, Te Ururoa Flavell wants to encourage parties to support the Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill, which proposes a law change that would enable local authorities, in consultation with their communities, to reduce the number of pokie machines in their district.

The fact that they came out to say anything at all, even if there were not a lot of details, is a welcome change.

By Steve Huettel, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 30, 2011 TAMPA — Florida’s biggest casino is getting even bigger. The Seminole Tribe of Florida has started a $75 million expansion of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Tampa that will make it one of the largest casinos in the country. When construction is compete in April, the casino floor will stretch to 220,000 square feet. Only …

MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 from the Aug. 29 drawing was sold at Turkey Hill, 257 S. Main St., Pittston, Luzerne County. The ticket correctly matched all five balls, 05-16-21-30-39, to win a jackpot of $225,000, less 25-percent federal withholding. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Lottery officials cannot confirm the identity of the winner until the priz
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LONDON, August 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Dragonfish, the award winning B2B Division of 888 Holdings plc, announces the launch of its Casino for Microgame S.p.A’s licensed brands in Italy. Dragonfish is continuing the successful rollout of Italian Casino brands powered by its CasinoFlex gaming platform, certified by the Amministrazione Autonoma dei Monopoli di Stato (AAMS), the Italian regulatory authority. “People’s Poker”, Microgame’s
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MANCHESTER, England, August 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Hoof It has been installed as a 6/1 chance by the sponsors for Saturday’s Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock after connections supplemented the gelding for the race. Mick Easterby’s four-year-old was beaten favourite in the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York last time out but had previously been very impressive when winning the Stewards’ Cup off top weight at Goodwood. Deacon Blues and Dr
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FRIANT, Calif., Aug. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Legendary artist Don Henley will grace the Event Center stage at Table Mountain Casino on Wednesday, October 5th for what is sure to be a night to remember! This show will offer an intimate setting to witness one of the most influential artists in music history perform live. Tickets go on sale today and will sell quickly. Don Henley launched a solo career in 1982 with his debut album, em>I Can’t Stand Still em>, featuring the hit single,
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ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Aug. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Johnny Rockets is pleased to announce its newest location at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel, bringing the company’s unique blend of all-American fare, timeless music and vibrant decor to Cherokee, North Carolina. This marks Johnny Rockets’ 21st restaurant in a casino, the largest category of revenue growth in the past year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110212/LA47262LOGO) “Our brand thrives within this en
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