Gambling News by House of Odds

WASHINGTON - The Massachusetts congressional delegation is split over Gov. Deval L. Patrick's plan to bring casino gambling to the state.Mass. congressmen split on Patrick casino plan (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

Thinking about a weekend getaway for some poker or slot action? If you haven't been to Reno, Lake Tahoe or an Indian casino in a while, a lot has changed.What's new on the gambling scene (San Jose Mercury News)

ATLANTIC CITY - More New Jersey residents would go to Atlantic City casinos if the gambling halls were made smoke-free, according to a new poll. The poll, done by the Monmouth University Polling Institute for a coalition of antismoking groups, found that nearly 70 percent of respondents want Atlantic City's 11 casinos to go smoke-free.Smoke-free casinos would draw more to A.C., says poll (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

THINKING about a weekend getaway for some poker or slot action?Here are some details on what's new on the gambling scene (Inside Bay Area)

More New Jersey residents would go to Atlantic City casinos if the gambling halls were made totally smoke-free, according to a new poll.Poll: Most in NJ Favor Smoke-Free Casino (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NASCAR team reports as the Nextel Cup Series pays its second visit of the season to Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth.Team notes: Chase tussle steams toward Texas (USA Today)