Gambling News by House of Odds

SACRAMENTO – Many were left to wonder when the tribe that had perhaps the most to gain from the latest round of big new gambling agreements dug in at the last minute and refused to accept the Assembly's final terms for approval.Tribe hits jackpot as compact is approved (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cramer sees Caterpillar as a 'rest of world' play, not a housing play.'Mad Money Lightning Round': Hear CAT Roar (TheStreet.com)

Sierra forest fire causes hazy skies Associated Press A forest fire in the northeast Sierra Nevada expanded its reach, prompting evacuations in the immediate area and creating smoggy skies in the San Francisco Bay and San Joaquin Valley areas. Tribe hits jackpot as compact is approvedTribe hits jackpot as compact is approved San Manuel band's deal receives broad support (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Starting this Saturday, you can play live poker in Little Rock. You can even win money, and that has police concerned.Live Poker Coming to Little Rock (CW Arkansas)

The all-anti-casino-all-the-time message from Gov. Ernie Fletcher's re-election campaign has worked brilliantly in one respect: it has so far dominated the governor's race. Fletcher's first two campaign commercials and most of his speeches have been about gambling. And debates between the governor and Democratic challenger Steve Beshear have thus far been heavily shaded by the two candidates' .Fletcher's gambling focus yet to pay off (Lexington Herald-Leader)

You're in luck: Poker professional Chris Kirkpatrick, 27, is patient with beginners. Defying yet another stereotype, this Williston native is also generous with his winnings.Poker's open face: Charities benefit from Williston man's game plan (The Burlington Free Press)