Gambling News by House of Odds

South Africa looks to legalize online gambling (Casino City Times)SOUTH AFRICA As reported by the South Africa Herald: "If you can't beat them, join them . . . or at least regulate them. That is the attitude that the government has adopted towards the rapidly expanding online gambling industry.

Online Gambling's 'Public Outcry Campaign' Gaining Support and Momentum (PR Web)The online gambling industry's 'Public Outcry Capaign', meant to reveal the public's displeasure in this century's form of prohibition, is moving into phase two this week. Callers will be emphasizing to their representatives that the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act should be repealed because it is in direct violation of a recent World Trade Organization ruling. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2007) .

Online gambling risky for parkinson's patients - journal (Independent Online)Online gambling presents a special peril for people with Parkinson's, a disease that boosts compulsive risk-taking, doctors warn.

Global Payments checks out of Westport (BizJournals)Global Payments Inc. of Atlanta plans to shutter its technical support center in Westport and lay off 218 employees who work there.

House Approves Measure Allowing Iowa Riverboat Casinos On Land (KETV.com)The House approves a measure allowing riverboat casinos to operate without being on a river or other body of water.

Investor buying local Holiday Inn for $4M (BizJournals)A California hotelier earlier this month bought the Holiday Inn Dayton North for more than $4 million, and the owner plans to sink another $1 million into property upgrades.