Gambling News by House of Odds

AUGUSTA, Maine As reported by the Maine Sun Journal: "A Dixfield resident and member of the Maine Gambling Control Board has resigned and is speaking out against proposals to expand the number of slot machines in Maine.Thursday April 19, 2007 - 14:53 EST (Rolling Good Times)

IOWA -- As reported by Radio Iowa: "The Iowa House debated a gambling measure Monday and agreed to allow up to $10,000 in cash prizes for non-profit organizations who hold annual game nights. Current law allows such groups to give away $10,000 in merchandise only, not cash.House passes gambling measure despite objections during debate (Casino City Times)

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)

ALDERNEY -- As reported by the BBC: "Alderney has granted another company a licence to operate online betting on the island. "Last year, the e-gambling industry made the island more than 1m.36th e-gambling licence granted (Casino City Times)

Harrahs Entertainment made PokerTek their official automated poker table company Thursday, agreeing to use the PokerPro table in any future electronic installations at their gaming properties worldwide.Friday April 20, 2007 - 16:52 EST (Rolling Good Times)

SACRAMENTO, California As reported by the San Diego Union Tribune: "New gambling agreements for five of the state's richest tribes sailed through the Senate Thursday, setting up a showdown in the Assembly, which has refused to approve the deals that could bring another major wave of casino expansion.Friday April 20, 2007 - 13:07 EST (Rolling Good Times)