Gambling News by House of Odds

A first-time author chats with SU AZIZ about her book and its character.The write stuff of olden times (New Straits Times)

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey -- As reported by the Press of Atlantic City: "No longer content with building a mere casino, gaming giant MGM Mirage Inc. plans to develop a mini-city of gambling, hotel towers and luxury condominiums that would dramatically redefine the Atlantic City skyline.Thursday October 04, 2007 - 14:16 EST (Rolling Good Times)

FLORIDA -- As reported by the South Florida Sun Sentinel: "In the latest draft of a proposed gambling compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Gov. Charlie Crist, released Tuesday by the state, tribal leaders offer to phase in the conversion to Las Vegas-style slots, which deliver higher returns to players and casino owners.Wednesday October 03, 2007 - 13:14 EST (Rolling Good Times)

CHESTER, West Virginia -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:MNTG) today announced that TLC Casino Enterprises, Inc. has delivered to the company a notice to proceed with the purchase of Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, NV following the expiration of the early termination right in accordance with the June 2007 Stock Purchase Agreement, as amended.Tuesday October 02, 2007 - 12:14 EST (Rolling Good Times)

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania -- As reported by the Pocono Record: "The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board denied efforts by Split Rock Resort to intervene in the gambling license applications of two other venues.Thursday October 04, 2007 - 12:44 EST (Rolling Good Times)

BOSTON, Massachusetts -- As reported by the Republican: "Gov. Deval L. Patrick said yesterday that he plans to file legislation next week to establish casino resorts in Western Massachusetts and two other parts of the state, and that it will include language calling for local approval of the gambling halls.Friday October 05, 2007 - 12:29 EST (Rolling Good Times)