2011 September 16 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

The state’s four Catholic Bishops yesterday condemned the casino bill that passed the Massachusetts House this week. “While the Catholic Church views gambling as a legitimate form of entertainment when done in moderation, the gaming legislation opens the door to a new form of predatory gaming which threatens the moral fabric of our society,’’ the church wrote in a statement signed by Cardinal …

On Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, PokerNews was on location at the Palms in Las Vegas to bring you live updates from the Epic Poker League’s second $1,500 Pro/Am event.

GENEVA – The expression “until the cows come home” has new meaning each fall in Geneva.

PANAMA CITY, September 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Bet you didn’t know that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens were playing again this weekend. Or that Big 10 foes Wisconsin and Nebraska will go head-to-head even though they aren’t scheduled to play for a couple more weeks. Well they might not be on the official NFL and College schedules, but they are on the betting board at the fastest growing sportsbook in the US, BetOnline.com.
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STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, September 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — All eyes will be turning towards Old Trafford this Sunday as Man Utd entertain Chelsea in the biggest game of the Premier League season so far. To add to the excitement of this important fixture, bet365 [http://www.bet365.com/home/?affiliate=365_076175 ] have got a fantastic offer for you. Place a pre-match bet on the Man Utd v Chelsea game and bet365 will give you a free In-Play bet [http
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MANCHESTER, England, September 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Cheltenham Racecourse has announced that as part of Betfred’s purchase of the Tote, the Cheltenham Gold Cup will be renamed The Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup for 2012. Making the announcement, Cheltenham’s Managing Director, Edward Gillespie, said: “I am delighted to confirm that our biggest race will be known as The Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2012. The race takes place exactly 6 months from
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Jim Mog, owner of Blue Dog Events of the North Bay, Vallejo’s new charity poker service franchise, isn’t the only one who thinks the company is a blue chip operation.

REVERE - The contentious Massachusetts casino gambling bill has passed in the House of Representatives, and now the Senate is weighing in. Several communities are rumored to be interested in casinos in their necks of the woods. So, how do people feel about it?

ATLANTIC CITY — Thousands of casino employees rallied on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, protesting the pay cuts some casinos say are needed to save the struggling industry. But the workers disagree, they are demanding their livelihoods back, and they say they won’t stop, until they get what they need.