Gambling News by House of Odds

By SUSAN SCHROCK ARLINGTON -- At Ms. Lady Luck Game Room, a sign warns: "If you are not playing, you are not staying." The north Arlington business, filled with touch-screen eight-liner machines, is supposed to be an arcade. New B Games in east Arlington promises "Free $100 if you cash out over $350" in the 24-hour game room. It is supposed to be a billiard hall, but has no pool tables. When .Game rooms' last spin? (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

This column comes with a disclaimer: I don't know much about the topic -- gambling.Blowing the whistle on sports gambling (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

A former NHL player and assistant coach who ran an illegal sports gambling ring won't serve jail time despite international headlines linking the case to hockey's biggest star.Tocchet receives probation for role in illegal gambling ring (Houston Chronicle)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick outside federal court July 26. It's a good bet every sport will suffer the disgrace of an illegal gambling scandal.Gambling, sports figures don't mix (Canada.com)

NEW YORK For NBA referees, the job isn't about winning or losing. And for NBA referee Tim Donaghy, experts say, neither was his gambling addiction. The adrenalin rush that comes with placing a wager is what keeps bettors betting and problem gamblers losing.NBA: How NBA ref found himself in gambling scandal (Honolulu Advertiser)

Poker is the most played card game in the world. However, when you sit down for a game, how do you know you are getting a fair draw? Brad Feldman shows us a man who will have you questioning each hand you are dealt. Its a gambling mans gameCard dealer gives tips (KXMA-TV Dickinson)