Gambling News by House of Odds

The Texas Legislature should approve a constitutional amendment that would allow legalized casino gambling in the state, according to the results of an online reader poll.Lawmakers should permit casino gambling in Texas, poll shows (San Antonio Business Journal)

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.South Africa looks to legalize online gambling (Casino City Times)

TAIWAN -- As reported by the China Post: "Prosecutors and police yesterday uncovered Taiwan's biggest-ever online gambling website, which allegedly recorded total 'revenues' of over NT$1.5 billion within half a year, and found police officers were involved in the scam, according to Panchiao District Prosecutor's Office.Taiwanese gambling website busted (Casino City Times)

Missouri authorities are investigating after a man plunged into a moat outside a Kansas City casino and drowned.Man Leaps Into Casino Moat, Drowns (NBC 5 Chicago)

When it comes to gambling, including online gaming as well as land-based playing, luck is always a must. Some would say that it is the biggest, if not the only, element in whether you make it or break it at the tables or slot machines.You need more than Luck (Online Casino Reports)

EDMONTON, Alberta - (PRESS RELEASE) -- In a letter sent today to James D. Packer, Executive Chairman of PBL Publishing & Broadcasting Limited - the Australian publishing, broadcasting and gambling giant - the Alberta Federation of Labour has asked the Australian billionaire to resolve the seven month old labour dispute at the Palace Casino in Edmonton.Friday April 20, 2007 - 15:23 EST (Rolling Good Times)