2012 January 28 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Yeah, yeah, yeah the 49ers didn’t quite make it… but YOU still can, before it is too late.

New Hampshire casino supporters aren’t folding their hands in the wake of a Massachusetts law permitting gambling south of the border. In fact, they’re doubling down. Two months after Massachusetts legislators passed their law, allowing as many as three casinos in the state, Granite State lawmakers are preparing to take up a fight once again to bring two gaming establishments to the state. The …

For cats, a palm tree in a clay pot in the living room might be an inviting scratching post, and… The District of Columbia Council remains bitterly divided on how, or even if, the nation’s capital should have the first government-run online gambling venture in the United States.

Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign has gotten a $10 million boost thanks to cash from Las Vegas Sands gambling magnate Sheldon Adelson and his wife, but Gingrich says he isn't necessarily buying into gaming. But it's not really clear what his position on gaming is. "Well, let me say up front, at the risk of offending some of my friends who've been very helpful," Gingrich said, "I worry about …

The World Series of Poker Circuit kicked off its third Main Event of 2012 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Friday.

A big jump in the number of people gambling in Canterbury is being blamed on people's need to escape the stresses of constant earthquakes and an uncertain future.

The 2012 Crown’s Aussie Millions Poker Championship is in full swing in Melbourne, Australia, with high-stakes superstars like Tom “durrrr” Dwan* , Patrik Antonius , and Phil Ivey taking part in the action.

A bingo hall in Oldbury would open until the early hours of the morning, under plans to change the conditions of its licence and allow it to stage live music and karaoke events.

Mitch Sneed / Douglas County Sentinel Former Georgia Coach Vince Dooley takes his turn as the celebrity at the roulette wheel at Friday night’s West Georgia Technical College Casino Royale at The Center at Arbor Place.