Gambling News by House of Odds

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)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A man fleeing security drowned early Saturday after he leaped over a railing into a moat surrounding a casino, authorities said. Police said the man ran away while being questioned about a fake identification card at the Isle of Capri casino.Man Drowns in Moat at Missouri Casino (RedNova)

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)

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)

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)