Gambling News by Gambling Headquarters

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A plan to put casinos in four Ohio cities would saturate the regional market that includes 27 casinos in surrounding states, raising questions about whether Ohio stands to reap any economic benefit, some gambling experts say.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) - An illegal gambling operation in East Texas offered betting in the casino comfort of a doublewide mobile home. The Nacogdoches (na-kuh-DOH'-chis) County Sheriff's office says nearly 50 people face charges. Some are due in court by Tuesday.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A plan to put casinos in four Ohio cities would saturate the regional market that includes 27 casinos in surrounding states, raising questions about whether Ohio stands to reap any economic benefit, some gambling experts say.

Nacogdoches, Texas (AP) - An illegal gambling operation in East Texas offered betting in the casino comfort of a doublewide mobile Home. The Nacogdoches county sheriff's office says Nearly 50 people face charges.

When Penn National Gaming Inc. opens its $326 million expansion at Lawrenceburg, Ind., it will be celebrated for the 125 people it employed during construction.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- An illegal gambling operation in East Texas offered betting in the casino comfort of a doublewide mobile home. The Nacogdoches (na-kuh-DOH'-chis) County.

There's no need for dubious laws to reclaim taxpayer money. Just make AIG report real profits.

"Quantum of Solace" (2008, Sony, PG-13, $30) -- The James Bond franchise received such a rip-roaring reboot with the smart and sophisticated "Casino Royale" that you can't blame the producers for serving up a sequel, the first direct follow-up in 007.

There's no need for dubious laws to reclaim taxpayer money. Just make AIG report real profits.

"Quantum of Solace" (2008, Sony, PG-13, $30) -- The James Bond franchise received such a rip-roaring reboot with the smart and sophisticated "Casino Royale" that you can't blame the producers for serving up a sequel, the first direct follow-up in 007.

"Quantum of Solace" (2008, Sony, PG-13, $30) -- The James Bond franchise received such a rip-roaring reboot with the smart and sophisticated "Casino Royale" that you can't blame the producers for serving up a sequel, the first direct follow-up in 007.

QUANTUM OF SOLACE (2008, Sony, PG-13, $30) The James Bond franchise received such a rip-roaring reboot with the smart and sophisticated "Casino Royale" that you can't blame the producers for serving up a sequel, the first direct follow-up in 007 history.

LONDON----A Representative for online casino authority, Gamblingplanet.org, today announced the addition of two valuable Web 2.0 tools to the site's existing network of social media features.

C.P. of New York was one lucky lady on March 18th taking home a cool $76,500 playing the progressive slot game Sevens and Stripes at Bodog Casino. ( Mar 26, 2009) Read the full story at http://www..com/releases/2009/03/2265584.htm

www.USAPlayers.com is now available for all USA players to enjoy. The website features information about USA online casinos, USA sportsbooks, USA poker rooms, and more about USA online gambling. They help players get through the tough economic with large bonuses and a list of where to play free USA casino games as well as a Gambling blog where they will read about all kinds of stuff. ( .

LONDON----Online gambling portal, Casino-Online.com, recently announced its plan to launch in three additional languages; Russian, Dutch and Swedish. The expansion of its online casinos network, which currently includes sites in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian, is scheduled for mid to late March , according to Casino-Online Representatives, is but another step towards better serving .

www.USAPlayers.com is now available for all USA players to enjoy. The website features information about USA online casinos, USA sportsbooks, USA poker rooms, and more about USA online gambling. They help players get through the tough economic with large bonuses and a list of where to play free USA casino games as well as a Gambling blog where they will read about all kinds of stuff.

LONDON----Online gambling portal, Casino-Online.com, recently announced its plan to launch in three additional languages; Russian, Dutch and Swedish. The expansion of its online casinos network, which currently includes sites in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian, is scheduled for mid to late March , according to Casino-Online Representatives, is but another step towards better serving .

GIBRALTAR -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Paddypowerpoker.com today announces that Antanas 'Tony G' Gouga, Brian 'sbrubgy' Townsend and 2006 world champion Jamie Gold are the latest professional players to confirm their attendance at this year's Irish Open. They join Marty Smyth, Phil 'The Unabomber' Laak, Ciaran 'Big C' O'Leary, Neil Channing and many other pre-registered professionals.

Two weeks after Adrien Brody competes in the 35th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach's pro/celebrity race, he'll head to Louisville. The Oscar winner will be in town at Derbytime as the guest of 21c Museum Hotel owners Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown.

The new Rival Gaming Casinos site features player blogs about the latest free no deposit bonuses, the newest online casino games, the latest software news, as well as player reviews of Rival Gaming powered brands like Lion Slots and Cocoa Casino. http://www.rivalgamingcasinos.com/

Two weeks after Adrien Brody competes in the 35th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach's pro/celebrity race, he'll head to Louisville. The Oscar winner will be in town at Derbytime as the guest of 21c Museum Hotel owners Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown.

A Lake Tahoe casino once owned by Frank Sinatra is set to go up for a foreclosure sale April 8. Because the Cal Neva Resort, Spa and Casino straddles the California-Nevada line, separate auctions that day in Reno and Roseville, Calif., are listed on the trustees notice.

(AP) _ A Lake Tahoe casino once owned by Frank Sinatra is set to go up for a foreclosure sale April 8. Because the Cal Neva Resort, Spa and Casino straddles the California-Nevada line, separate auctions that day in Reno and Roseville, Calif., are listed on.

On the road to revenue, we could see some surprising upsets from online video and gambling.

SANDUSKY If casino gambling is in the cards for Ohio, Sandusky officials want to be at the table.

On the road to revenue, we could see some surprising upsets from online video and gambling.

Parish President Kevin Davis proposal to use a riverboat casino as a way to attract people to an entertainment district on the lakefront just south of Slidell is no longer a viable option, Davis said Friday.

The gambling fraternity has embraced the idea of responsible gambling, but what effect is it really having on those whom it is designed to protect? Research A researcher by the name of Caroline Jawad has focused on the concept of responsible gambling as a means of balancing the potential damaging effects of online gambling.

The Meadows Racetrack & Casino is hiring 250 people in preparation for the opening of its permanent casino, scheduled for April 15 at 10 a.m.

32Red the award-winning 32Red Online Casino has announced the launch of 4 new slot games and an innovative casino poker game after a series of remarkable player wins from online slots in February 2009 ( Mar 15, 2009) Read the full story at http://www..com/releases/2009/03/2232524.htm

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Four of the nation's largest labor unions will team up to kick-start stalled contract talks with casinos in four states, starting with New Jersey, officials announced Monday.

ST. JOHNS, Antigua -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- With the 64 teams announced this weekend, office pools across America and around the world will be adding a little excitement to the US college basketball playoffs this month.

A school survey revealed that reasoning is the most preferred method of discipline.

32Red the award-winning 32Red Online Casino has announced the launch of 4 new slot games and an innovative casino poker game after a series of remarkable player wins from online slots in February 2009

The House plans to vote on a bill blocking an attempt by Mulvane officials to attract a casino to their south-central Kansas community.

You think Shaq shoots bricks? You oughta see Dan Gadzuric. Charley Rosen explains why many big men don't make free throws.

VILE cabbie John Worboys was left free to roam the streets raping and sexually assaulting women because of astonishing police blunders.

When the Four Aces Casinos executive chef Curt Boldt emerged as winner of the 2008 Cajun Cook-Off during Deadwoods Mardi Gras celebration, some people were surprised. But even though his competitor had a decade of wins behind him, Boldt was confident about the authenticity of his cuisine.

The Kansas House gives first-round approval to a bill canceling an action by the city of Mulvane to attract a casino.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The board of directors of Seneca Gaming Corp. has replaced its chairman, Seneca Nation President Barry Snyder Sr. Snyder, chairman of the casino operation since 2004, was removed Friday.

Associated Press - March 14, 2009 7:15 PM ET BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The board of directors of Seneca Gaming Corp. has replaced its chairman, Seneca Nation President Barry Snyder Sr.

(RTTNews) - Cannery Casino Resorts LLC said on Thursday that it has entered into an agreement with Crown Ltd. (CWLDF.PK) whereby Cannery Casino will receive $370 million from Crown, which will consist of a $50 million cash fee and a $320 million non-voting investment in Cannery Casino.

No one knows what a new casino plan announced Wednesday could have in store for Ohio's seven beleaguered horse racing tracks. The way the plan is written, horse track owners and horsemen will share a slice of the wealth, but.

San Jose - A long-running fight regarding restrictions over the operations of two local card rooms may be coming to a close. After ten years, the city of San Jose and the card clubs may have found a settlement.

Indiana Live! Casino will stop ads that portray a President Barack Obama lookalike.

ANIMAL welfare groups have launched a campaign opposing plans by a Singapore casino to import whale sharks for its planned aquarium.

The Marvel Slot Games from CryptoLogic are no doubt a highlight of the gaming industry. The exclusive multi-year licensing agreement between the casino software provider and DC Comics has not only The Incredible Hulk on your screen, but other superheroes too, including Spiderman, X-Men and others.

JEFFERSON CITY Missouri lawmakers are looking to undo some of the provisions of a voter-approved gambling initiative in order to tap into its money for education. Voters last November passed a measure removing gamblers' loss limits and increasing casino taxes. It was projected to generate $130 million annually for K-12 schools. But because of the way the state distributes education funds, .

COLUMBUS Jobs and tax dollars. That's the double-barreled appeal backers of a new casino gambling plan are counting on for victory with Ohio voters on Nov. 3.

Last November's ballot measure removed gambling loss limits and increased casino taxes. It intended the money to go toward the state's K-12 schools, but because of the way the state distributes education funds, much of that money wouldn't be spent next year.

Associated Press - March 11, 2009 7:55 PM ET AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Two Gulf Coast legislators today filed a bill to allow Texas voters to decide whether to allow casino gambling in Galveston and.

One way to earn money at the casino is to win. There's nothing new with that statement. But did you know that online casinos offer the option to collect a cash bonus without making a deposit?

Thanks to localisation in a variety of languages, European online gamers have been buying into the Casino.com phenomenon. And now, Casino.com is bringing home the bacon so Danish speakers can be part of the most acclaimed casino experiences operating on the world wide web today.

GREAT FALLS - A Poplar man has been sentenced to four months in prison and ordered to pay $27,500 in restitution for stealing money from a Wolf Point casino.

A partnership that includes Kansas Speedway still wants to build a state-owned casino in Wyandotte County.

Online gambling group PartyGaming posted a sharp rise in profits in 2008 after higher casino revenues helped offset a decline in poker.

Canterbury School's Derby Casino Night will be held at the Hyatt Coconut Point Resort & Spa on Saturday, April 4. Tickets are $150 per person. Sponsorships are available. Come out for an evening of fun with proceeds from the event benefiting Canterbury's student financial aid program. (About 20 percent of Canterbury students receive financial aid.

Their in-depth analysis and specific statistics provide you with invaluable information.

Sometimes The Best Way To Roll With The Punches Is To Roll The Dice. That's Attitude The Attitude Of Unemployed Engineer Jerry Goldsmith, One Of 1,300 People Who Showed Up Over Two Days This Week To Apply For Casino Dealer Jobs Near Denver. As State Governments Look For A Quick Source Of Tax Income, At Least 15 Have Expanded Or Are Considering Expanding Gambling, The Spectrum Gaming Group Says.

The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe may scale back its plans to build a resort casino in Massachusetts.

FREMONT --Reservations are being taken for an April 6-8 casino trip to Grand Victoria and Golf Course in Rising Sun, Ind.

LONDON----An Online Players Association Representative today announced the launch of a new online casino articles section within the site. The not-quite-news, not-exactly-editorials section focuses on articles that are both educational and entertaining, and represents one of many recent additions to the pioneering online casino portal's arsenal of features intended to better serve the online .

LONDON, England -- As reported by The Guardian: "The bingo operators Gala and Mecca are in a regulatory face-off with the government and the Gambling Commission over the number of lucrative 500 slot machines allowed in their clubs.

If this was Jeff Beacher 's last hurrah in Las Vegas, he left 'em collapsing in laughter.

The newest Go Daddy Girl is off to a storybook sponsorship start, becoming the first woman in history to reach the finals in NBCs National Heads-Up Poker Championship. Vanessa Rousso, Team PokerStars Pro and Go Daddy Girl, beat some of the poker worlds top competitors in dramatic fashion to make it to the final match-up and win $250,000 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas last night.

As politicians debate if casino gambling should be allowed at Turfway Park, a group plans to bring it back for the eighth straight year.

When the Four Aces Casinos executive chef Curt Boldt emerged as winner of the 2008 Cajun Cook-Off during Deadwoods Mardi Gras celebration, some people were surprised. But even though his competitor had a decade of wins behind him, Boldt was confident about the authenticity of his cuisine.

As politicians debate if casino gambling should be allowed at Turfway Park, a group plans to bring it back for the eighth straight year.

PokerTek, Inc., the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in automated poker tables and related software, is pleased to announce that they have installed five PokerPro tables at Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel in Cherokee, North Carolina.

ST. PAUL (AP) A Minnesota lawmaker wants to give voters a chance to decide whether a Twin Cities area casino should be built to fund a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings.

The waiting room at the Jackson County Free Health Clinic is packed with patients taking their turn to see the doctor.

MIAMI, March 5, 2009 -- Aladdin Trading and Company, trading on the Pink Sheets under the symbol ALDI , announced today it has acquired and changed its name to Caribbean Casino and Gaming Corporation and redomiciled as a Florida Corporation.

Change in Washington could revive area casino plans (4:30 p.m.)

Play United Casino is the newest member to join Europe's top casino software provider, Playtech by launching this month. The newly customized Play United Online Casino will allow for a faster download with over 100 slots, table and arcade games to choose from. An innovative multi-leveled loyalty program with monthly bonuses and generous player cash back has been added to Play United Casino's .

Hotel companies are continuing to help cash-strapped customers (and attract business) by offering discounts.

WIth all the British and Filipino fans in Las Vegas on May 2 for the superfight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton, Platinum Promotions in association with Big Fish Boxing is planning a notable card the night before at the 7,500-seat arena at the South Point Hotel Casino.

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce lobbyists visited Washington this week armed with a new argument against card-check legislation.

Bringing any casinos to Texas will require an amendment to the state constitution, which will require a two-thirds vote of both houses in the Legislature and a simple majority vote of the Texas electorate. While Governor Rick Perry has pledged to veto any casino gambling bills that cross his desk, h .

Lawmakers are looking at an idea that would use revenue from a new casino to help the team get out of the Metrodome and into a new stadium.

Lawmakers are looking at an idea that would use revenue from a new casino to help the team get out of the Metrodome and into a new stadium.

ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 5 (RIA Novosti) - A gambling association in southern Russia has asked for a delay to the opening of a gambling zone in the region, which will replace city casinos, saying the designated area needs another three years of development.

Four Winds Casino Resort, the premier gaming destination in the Midwest, is pleased to announce exciting new promotions for the month of March, including a chance to win $1 million by playing KaChingKo on Saturday, March 21.

Peignez les rues en rose! CameoCasino.com, le premier casino en ligne au monde cr spcialement pour les femmes clbre la Journe Internationale de la Femme.

7Spins.com Online Casino, A TOP Game Platform Casino, is now offering a new huge bonus of $2400 for their new members. This unprecedented $2400 bonus offer is one of the highest welcome bonuses available today in the e-gaming industry. ( Mar 2, 2009) Read the full story at http://www..com/releases/7spins/casino/2188934.htm

Robin Williams performance at Casino Rama scheduled for March 19, will be postponed until a later date, stated a Casino Rama media release. The Robin Williams, Weapons of Self Destruction Tour was postponed due to medical concerns at the artists request, the release stated.[.]

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As reported by Reuters: "A senior Democratic lawmaker said on Thursday he would push to pass legislation to repeal a three-year-old U.S. ban on Internet gambling that has hurt trade ties with European Union.

ROSTOV-ON-DON, March 5 (RIA Novosti) - A gambling association in southern Russia has asked for a delay to the opening of a gambling zone in the region, which will replace city casinos, saying the designated area needs another three years of development.

An Italian steakhouse known as Bistecca is planned for a spot atop the new Meadows Racetrack & Casino, which will open in mid-April in North Strabane, Washington County.

A Republican member of the Minnesota House wants to let voters decide whether a new Vikings stadium should be paid for with a metro area casino.

LONDON----Top-ranked online gambling destination, EuropaCasino.com, today announced plans to celebrate its fifth birthday with an entire months worth of special events for members. Europa Casino Representatives said the event would commence in March and suggested interested players not yet site members sign up before month's end.

BRAMLEY, South Africa -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Go Casino is a new Vegas Technology powered online casino, operated by a highly experienced operator who has been in the business for over 10 years now, Hambledon NV. This group operates a number of well known online casino such as Golden Casino.

EDGAR Online, Inc. , a leading provider of value-added business and financial information, announced today that President and CEO, Philip Moyer, will present his company's business and growth strategies at the B.

LONDON----A CasinosVipLounge.com Spokesperson today announced the addition of several new features to the popular online casinos portal, including improved search capabilities, instructional articles on securing a safe, quality gaming environment, easier navigation and direct access to top casinos.

It might be tough times and diminished expectations now, but from 1918 to 1957, Galveston Island was known as a "wide-open" town, where prostitution, smuggling, bootlegging and gambling all flourished. Many remember the 1940s and early '50s as the glory days of "the Free State of Galveston," when th .

By ANNE M. PETERSON Brandon Roy scored 28 points, including a pair of game-clinching free throws with 1.7 seconds left, and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 107-105 Wednesday night. The Blazers, who trailed by as many as 14 points in the second half, have won 10 straight at the Rose Garden, where they are 25-5 overall. The victory also snapped Indiana's nine-game .

Facing losses in a tight economy, Illinois riverboat casinos want the lure of free drinks to keep the turnstiles ticking. But first, they need the help of state lawmakers.

All Slots Online Casino (www.allslotscasino.com), a proud member of the Jackpot Factory Group and a leading online slots casino, adds five new games to its repertoire, including the Rat Pack Video Slot, with its new "scatter-nudge" feature offering unlimited free spins in its bonus round.

ALLENTOWN (AP) Billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson said Tuesday that Pennsylvania gambling establishments like the one he's opening on former Bethlehem Steel land should hold their own despite the recession.

MGM Mirage Inc., the gambling company owned by billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian, said Tuesday that it may default on its debt amid development of its biggest casino project ever, the $8.6 billion CityCenter in Las Vegas.

MGM Mirage Inc., the gambling company owned by billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian, said Tuesday that it may default on its debt amid development of its biggest casino project ever, the $8.6 billion CityCenter in Las Vegas. Unless the economy turns around and.

By OSKAR GARCIA LAS VEGAS (AP) -- MGM Mirage Inc., the gambling company owned by billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian, said Tuesday that it may default on its debt amid development of its biggest casino project ever, the $8.6 billion CityCenter in Las Vegas.

M Resort Spa Casino, the newest $1 billion resort casino located on South Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway, opened its doors to thousands of anxious patrons at 10 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Driven by a personal, hands-on service approach, the M Resort offers the best service and value in gaming, entertainment and dining. The resort opened in its entirety with an electrifying fireworks show at .

Beat man in car shop and used his ATM card to steal cash at a casino.

Microgaming is terrifically innovative with the games they release. The online casino software company keeps players' excitement level and interest at a high, with Tomb Raider , Hitman 47 , and now with The Osbournes.

SINGAPORE: On her first shift dealing a game of Blackjack, Kirsten Wagener was a bunch of nerves.

Leading Online Gambling Portal, CasinosVipLounge.com, Reaffirms Its Commitment to Players with Announcement of Recent Site Renovation That . A CasinosVipLounge.com Spokesperson today announced the addition of several new features to the popular online casinos portal, including improved search capabilities, instructional articles on securing a safe, quality gaming environment, easier navigation .

Senate Democratic Leader Scott Heidepriem said Monday that his law firm's role in a tribal gaming lawsuit had nothing to do with his legislative challenge to a planned resort casino in Larchwood, Iowa. During a committee hearing last week, Rep. Kristi Noem, R-Castlewood, questioned Heidepriem's motives in proposing legislation that would have put a constitutional amendment on the 2010 ballot to .

Purple Lounge Poker, the luxury online poker room and casino will take their bonus awards another step further in March with the return of the original 'Mad Dash for Cash' promotion. Spreading more than $60,000 over 50 places in two separate races the March Mad Dash for Cash is the richest yet at Purple Lounge with more prizes than ever on offer.

Despite the title of his latest Jesse Stone TV movie, Tom Selleck hardly is on Thin Ice with the series.

Poll shows 70 percent against new casinoBacking what water cooler analysts, evangelists and ordained ministers have said for months, roughly 70 percent of St. Tammany residents are opposed to a Slidell area casino, according to an independent survey released Thursday by the civic group Tammany Together.

KNOCKOUT Magazine and The Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino announced today poker legend Phil Hellmuth, known as the Poker Brat, has agreed to play in the upcoming Texas holdem Knockout Poker Tournament. [PR.com - February 28, 2009]

Poll shows 70 percent against new casinoBacking what water cooler analysts, evangelists and ordained ministers have said for months, roughly 70 percent of St. Tammany residents are opposed to a Slidell area casino, according to an independent survey released Thursday by the civic group Tammany Together.

CasinoBonusRoom.com (CBR) offers online gamblers the best reviews and updates of Internet Casinos, Online Sportsbooks, Bingo, and Poker through the latest communication paths. Using RSS Feeds, Blogs, and newsletter to keep its visitors constantly update on changes in the online gambling industry.

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry wants voters to decide whether the state's second-largest city should seek a state casino gambling license.

When the Four Aces Casinos executive chef Curt Boldt emerged as winner of the 2008 Cajun Cook-Off during Deadwoods Mardi Gras celebration, some people were surprised. But even though his competitor had a decade of wins behind him, Boldt was confident about the authenticity of his cuisine.

Poll shows 70 percent against new casinoBacking what water cooler analysts, evangelists and ordained ministers have said for months, roughly 70 percent of St. Tammany residents are opposed to a Slidell area casino, according to an independent survey released Thursday by the civic group Tammany Together.

Casino gambling revenue in Mississippi exceeded $221 million in January, reports Forbes.com , an increase of 8 percent over December, though statewide revenues were down $3 million over January 2008.