2011 September 07 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

The Bartlett village board talked Tuesday night about a new coffee vendor at the village’s Metra stop and revisions to zoing ordinances that would affect people who work at home. It also asked for more information from staff about video gambling.

In video poker, is there any advantage to playing one variety over any other, as in playing Jacks or Better, instead of Bonus Poker, etc.? In other words, will the player’s chance of winning be better? First question: Different video poker games have different characteristics.

ALBANY, N.Y. - The state Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering and the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing this morning on whether to adopt a constitutional amendment to legalize casino gambling in New York.

The former Illegal Gambling Task Force cost taxpayers more than $3.9 million over a two year period.

ASHEVILLE — A ranking state senator said Wednesday he doubts an agreement to allow Las Vegas-style card dealers at the casino in Cherokee will come up for a vote next week.

In a line with 13 others, Shelly Strauss walked proudly into the auditorium of the Simi Valley Senior Center holding up a banner that read “Bingo.” Around her, scores of mature adults screamed and clapped with excitement.

Day 1b of the World Poker Tour Grand Prix de Paris took place on Monday at the Aviation Club de France .

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — An appeal court will decide if lawmakers can allow slot machines anywhere in Florida. A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal heard oral argument in that issue Wednesday in Tallahassee. A ruling allowing the…

Trolling the bottom for upside potential.