Gambling News by House of Odds

Gambling opponents are emerging from months of relative inactivity and mobilizing against Governor Deval Patrick's casino plan, hoping to capitalize on a tepid effort by the governor to secure its passage.Groups mobilize against casinos (Boston Globe)

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kan., board of commissioners upheld the Planning Commission's rejection of a $500 million casino proposal for the county.WyCo rejects $500M casino proposal (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)

Two Tulare County residents went bust on Thursday morning when they were caught burglarizing Kings County buildings to fund their gambling endeavor, according to Sheriff's Department officials.Two accused in burglary, taking booty to casino (The Sentinel)

The casino question showed Monday night it still has the power to roil local waters. After lying dormant for years, the topic arose again this week when Fourth Ward Councilman Kevin Brown introduced a bill giving voters the opportunity to lift a prohibition against gambling within Jefferson City.Upping the ante: Gambling arguments gain new life in Jefferson City (Jefferson City News Tribune)

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius handpicked gambling czar declined Friday to give odds on whether the Kansas Supreme Court will accept the new casino law. I have no idea what the Kansas Supreme Court is going to do, said Chief Gaming Officer Robert Krehbiel.Gambling czar wont bet on courts OK (Lawrence Journal-World)