Gambling News by House of Odds

In light of yesterday's slot referendum in Miami-Dade county, the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling says it is time the state stepped to the plate and set aside funding for gambling addiction treatment. Despite the expansion of gambling revenues and taxes, existing State funding only supports prevention, education and outreach programs. Though the FCCG has come a long way, it is imperative .

ATLANTIC CITY (AP) -- The Mohegan Indian tribe, which already runs one of the nation's most successful casinos, is casting its gaze south to Atlantic City, where several gambling halls can be had for the right price.

Firefighters on the Mashantucket ladder truck wet down the roof of the Great Cedar Hotel. DANIEL HYLAND / THE SUN MASHANTUCKET A rooftop fire forced the evacuation of a hotel and casino at Foxwoods Resort Casino today.

Popular online gaming and gambling community WassOnline.com has announced the release of a brand new online casino review guide with completely free access. ( Jan 25, 2008) :: /TWFnbi1aZXRhLUhhbGYtUHJvZi1Mb3ZlLVplcm8=

A new customer loyalty scheme hit poker sales at PartyGaming , but this was mitigated by a strong showing from the online gambling companys growing casino business.

ELLENSBURG The Seattle Seahawks set a Super Bowl record in its 2006 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Unfortunately for Hawks fans, it wasnt on the field.

Site users have searched for the Patriots 1.5 times as often as they have searched for the Giants.

Every Super Bowl comes with a warning label and a gambling story. Here's the short version: Gambling is a thrill ride. Gambling is dangerous. Gambling can make you temporarily rich. But if the hook gets lodged in your mouth, it will make you broke as a joke, or worse.

As millions of people around the world get ready to place bets on the biggest sporting event of the year, a reminder about online gambling in Washington State.

Customer Service Audit The Talisma Customer Service Audit for 2007 released. It was summed with two words: significant improvement. UK White List Online gambling operators from around the world want to enter the UK. Only 30 have so far made it on the Gambling Commissions White List.

ONE time Republican presidential frontrunner Rudy Giuliani will today learn whether his audacious strategy of gambling his ambition solely on the voters of Florida pays off.

The Super Bowl means different things to different people.

If you take a gamble on Guys and Dolls, you wont be disappointed according to Dick Westlake who performs as Lt. Brannigan in Broadway Palms rendition of the comedic musical.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The riches of the Far East -- from its food to exotic dance -- were brought to life last night during the Snowball Gala at Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center and Home.

In the real world, banks are reeling from the subprime-mortgage mess. In the online game Second Life, a shutdown of the make-believe banking system is causing real-life havoc for thousands of people.

If you've gone to a casino, it's not a coincidence if you felt drawn in by the flashing lights, ringing bells and the maze of slot machines.

MIAMI BEACH, Florida -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Gambling911.com, the most visible news and information website covering the world of online gambling odds, expects the 2008 Super Bowl game between the New York Giants and New England Patriots to be the single most bet Super Bowl on in Web gambling history.

A proposal to allow sports gambling at Atlantic City casinos moved through a state Assembly committee Thursday, but no one is betting it will become legal any time soon.

Don't like hearing about Tiger? You're in for a very long season if the Buick Invitational is a sign of what's to come

LIL WAYNE HIT WITH FELONY CHARGES: Rapper freed on bail and arrives late to Richmond gig, angering fans. *The Yuma County Attorney's Office filed felony drug and weapons charges against Lil Wayne Friday following his arrest late Tuesday in southern Arizona.

An alphabetical listing of movies on TV the week of Jan. 20 - 26. Accepted (2006) Justin Long, Jonah Hill. After trying and failing to get into college, a high-school senior and his friends fool parents and peers by creating their own university. (PG-13) 1 hr. 33 mins.

It will be a rip-roarin night of good luck and good friends when the Desert Caballeros Western Museum brings back its popular Wild West Casino Night on Saturday, Jan. 26.

ATLANTIC CITY The industry association for the city's 11 casinos is supporting Gov. Corzine's plan to increase tolls because it would upgrade transportation systems, which the gambling halls view as crucial to their expansion plans.

Popular online gaming and gambling community WassOnline.com has announced the release of a brand new online casino review guide with completely free access. ( Jan 25, 2008) :: /TWFnbi1aZXRhLUhhbGYtUHJvZi1Mb3ZlLVplcm8=

Popular online gaming and gambling community WassOnline.com has announced the release of a brand new online casino review guide with completely free access. ( Jan 25, 2008) :: /TWFnbi1aZXRhLUhhbGYtUHJvZi1Mb3ZlLVplcm8=

Spin3*, a leading provider of advanced mobile gambling solutions powered by Microgaming, the world's largest online gaming software provider, today announced that it is supplying 32Red, online gambling specialists, with a complete mobile casino offering, allowing the company to reach a new audience and tap into the lucrative mobile gambling market.

Gambling goes beyond who will win, lose As the Super Bowl approaches, our e-mail inbox is receiving a steady stream of messages on the wagering aspects of the game. It seems as though some people actually bet on the Super Bowl! In fact, some folks inside the gaming industry estimate the financial number for all Super Bowl wagering - meaning Las Vegas, the Internet, street bookies, office .

It is difficult to explain in such a short amount of column space my intense opposition to the Lottery. Without dragging it into one of my not-quite-famous three-part series, I will try to put in plain words why state-run gambling is not an acceptable practice but an exploitation.

As millions of people around the world get ready to place bets on the biggest sporting event of the year, a reminder about online gambling in Washington State.

A new gambling ship planning to start operations at Port Canaveral hopes to cater to conventioneer market.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Eddie Sutton has big plans for his life after basketball. He hopes to see an addiction treatment center installed in every university, rescuing students from gambling problems or the same alcohol dependency that he has fought.

The slumping economy, rising energy prices and the smoking ban are possible culprits in a steep decline in charitable gambling proceeds generated in North Mankato bars in 2007.

A proposal to allow sports gambling at Atlantic City casinos moved through a state Assembly committee Thursday, but none are betting it becomes legal any time soon in New Jersey.

Seven people accused of participating in a multimillion-dollar illegal casinolike gambling operation in the Keeaumoku Street area are scheduled to appear in federal court today seeking their release from custody on bail.

SACRAMENTO, California -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night's draw is $61 million after no one matched all six numbers drawn last night.

TRENTON, New Jersey -- As reported by the Press of Atlantic City: "Bookmakers are giving the New York Giants 12 points in the Feb. 3 Super Bowl. Sound good?

Mariners still looking to make a move

Former Rochester mobster Dominic Celestino admitted Wednesday to involvement in a plot to steal up to $100 million.

Two Australian Tax Office (ATO) portals will experience downtime this weekend for upgrades, but once they return, taxpayers are unlikely to notice the difference.

The security expert has warned of an increase in cyber-extortion, but added there is no need for panic about attacks on critical national infrastructures.

ASIAN police are planning a second crackdown on illegal football betting in an operation coordinated by Interpol after hundreds of gambling dens were shut down last year, officers said on Wednesday.

The slumping economy, rising energy prices and the smoking ban are possible culprits in a steep decline in charitable gambling proceeds generated in North Mankato bars in 2007.

If you're looking to scratch that gambling itch, skip Atlantic City, the smart money says stay local.

Our anonymous author, a longtime dealer and pit boss, tells all: Twenty minutes later, they're back at the ATM.

Spin3*, a leading provider of advanced mobile gambling solutions powered by Microgaming, the world's largest online gaming software provider, today announced that it is supplying 32Red, online gambling specialists, with a complete mobile casino offering, allowing the company to reach a new audience and tap into the lucrative mobile gambling market.

Sydney Uni careers website inadvertently directs job seekers to an online casino.

In December 2007, the Remote Gambling Association announced the filing of a formal complaint against the United States for discrimination based on violations of World Trade Organization rules.

Spin3*, a leading provider of advanced mobile gambling solutions powered by Microgaming, the world's largest online gaming software provider, today announced that it is supplying 32Red, online gambling specialists, with a complete mobile casino offering, allowing the company to reach a new audience and tap into the lucrative mobile gambling market.

The Hawthorn Football Club is seeking to operate a new gaming venue in Melbourne's western growth area.

March 2nd 2008 will see bet365 smash their personal best for a Prize Pool when they host a monumental $2,000,000 Guaranteed Tournament. Billed as their greatest ever tournament, it also ranks alongside the biggest to be found anywhere in online poker. ( Jan 22, 2008) :: /UHJvZi1DcmFzLUluc2UtU3VtbS1Mb3ZlLVplcm8=

Gov. Deval Patrick is rolling the dice by building $300 million in revenue from casino licensing into his budget, even though the Legislature hasn't yet passed a casino gambling bill. NewsCenter 5's Janet Wu reported that some lawmakers on Beacon Hill called it a bad gamble.

Gov. Steve Beshear says his gambling proposal should be ready for public viewing by early next month. Beshear is pushing for a constitutional amendment legalizing casino gambling at Kentucky's horse tracks and possibly some other locations. Beshear says the plan could bring state coffers anywhere from $400 million to $500 million. The General Assembly would have to approve amending the state's .

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PUKALANI Police said they arrested 17 adults Thursday night in a gambling investigation at a Pukalani residence.

WellStep Atlanta opened on January 2, 2008, treating painkiller addiction with Suboxone. The clinic also treats alcoholism, gambling and internet addiction.

A report released today by the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work says Allegheny County human service agencies do not have the resources to handle what could be a spike in social problems as a result of the new Majestic Star Casino, slated to open in May 2009

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A Jasper County group is trying to get a casino and resort built in Newton. It's a project that would create 600 jobs in an area hit hard by the closing of Maytag last year.

TAMA ---- Supporters of a proposed casino in the city are cautiously optimistic about their chances after state officials indicated they are willing to discuss whether to issue new licenses.

ONLINE gamblers are being offered a simpler way of funding their habit, with a call for greater regulation of the industry.

ONTARIO -- As reported by the Charlatan: "A simulated casino has been added to the Guelph University campus after receiving funding from the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.

Leading full service mobile gambling solutions provider Spin3*, powered by Microgaming, the world's largest online gaming software provider, has launched its first British slot machine game for mobile.

ONLINE gamblers are being offered a simpler way of funding their habit, amid a call for greater regulation of the industry.

A promotional campaign for an online gambling Web site will enlist the help of London taxi drivers to engage passengers in conversation and promote the site.

ONTARIO -- As reported by the Charlatan: "A simulated casino has been added to the Guelph University campus after receiving funding from the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.

A football gambling pool was busted north of the Metro. Investigators said the NFL betting pool in Mora involves 77 people and has been going on for at least 25 years.

There's a biting question begging for an answer this week, and it's not whether new Dolphins coach Tony Sparano will name Paulie Walnuts and Silvio Dante his offensive and defensive coordinators. Rather, it's why Adam "Pacman" Jones waited so long in the game to take his best shot at winning the NFL Madman of the Year award.

The Finns are known for their online gambling. Only 40,000 people in this small country are regular gamblers, but they make for 150 millions euros in business a year. That is one of the highest per capita in Europe.

The gambling world includes a world of entertainment, beyond mere placing bets and playing games. Examples vary from this very entertainment news article to the Bodog Music record company, owned by the online gambling operator.

U.S. film actress Christina Ricci, who is due back on the big screen in "Speed Racer," admits a newfound love of gambling.

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Gambling and prostitution are nothing here Michelle Obama committed the real local sin by mispronouncing the name of the state.

By JAN HUBBARD It's a little early to be making those Tony Romo-Michael Jordan comparisons, but at least in one area off the field, they do have something in common. Romo's Mexico romp with Jessica Simpson last weekend was certainly much flashier than Jordan's famous escapade in 1993, because there is absolutely no doubt that Simpson is more attractive than a craps table. Between Games 1 and 2 .

Board games? How quaint. In simpler times, the clickety-clack of rolling dice, a shortcut through Gumdrop Pass, the certainty that Colonel Mustard wielded the candlestick - all was 24-karat family time.

An all new three-dimensional casino with virtual casino employees, realistic lobbies that give a whole new kind of online casino experience, and totally free games has been launched by Slotland.com, the long-popular slot machine and video poker site. WinADay.com has opened with two unique free games and will be adding all kinds of casino games over coming weeks. ( Jan 16, 2008)

Although the ban on online gambling has been in effect for over a year, since late 2006, US citizens continue placing wagers online. The authorities, on their behalf, continue pursuing the ban.

Federal prosecutors in Pittsburgh say nine Washington County residents participated in an illegal gambling ring.

From the shards of a nonsensical, preposterous week of sports news that left a funny smell, the Fool unloads his craw, because a full craw can lead to crawstipation, and nobody likes that. So in no particular order, and with no particular place to go after my.

A player at the centre of a tennis gambling investigation has attacked the sport's authorities for creating a culture of paranoia and "police" informers.

After stumbling onto the NHL draft, Bill Simmons was hooked and had no choice but to do a running diary.

Looking ahead at the movie landscape in 2008, one thing is certain: Expect more than 450 premieres this year.

Players of two online casinos have noticed recently that they are re-directed from their desired destinations to a third. Trying to visit Trident Lounge and Vegas USA, both from the dent Entertainment online casino group, has resulted in arriving at King Neptune's Casino.

The daughter of famed business tycoon Donald Trump gained New Jersey's approval to sit on the board of her father's casino company.Ivanka Trump gained approval from the state Casino Control Commission to serve on the board of directors of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Online Casino Advisory reported Wednesday. The company has three casinos in Atlantic City, the Web site reported.Ivanka Trump .

All Jackpots Online Casino, a proud member of the Jackpot Factory Group and one of the world's biggest online jackpot casinos, announced that they have won the Best Overall Online Casino and Best Online Casino Promotion awards at the recent 2007 Online Gambling Awards.

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Antigua and Barbuda's top finance official said he is hopeful that a high-level meeting with a U.S. trade official could lead to resolution of a dispute over Internet gambling.

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Twin Rivers owners present figures they say show that allowing round-the-clock gambling would mean millions more in state revenue.

PROVIDENCE The owners of the Twin River greyhound racetrack and slot parlor yesterday dangled $16.5 million annually in possible new state revenue from round-the-clock gambling before a governor and a legislature hungry to close a gaping budget hole.

The former Buncombe County sheriff accused of accepting money to protect an illegal gambling operation in western North Carolina will be released from jail pending his trial.

ANGELES CITY: It would seem illegal gambling has become the latest investment attraction at the Clark free port zone. And business is boomingat the appropriately named Boom na Boom sa Clark carnival.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana -- As reported by the Indiana Journal Gazette: "Lawmakers in both the House and Senate have filed legislation to allow bars and taverns to offer paper pull tabs and other small-stakes gambling opportunities.

The Mashantucket Pequots faced opposition from the United Auto Workers and National Labor Relations Board Tuesday as the tribe sought to overturn the results of a union election for dealers at Foxwoods Resort Casino.

CHINA -- As reported the Associated Press: "Organized gambling on horse races might return to China next year for the first time since the ruling Communist Party seized power in 1949, the official Xinhua News Agency said Friday.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana -- As reported by the Indiana Journal Gazette: "Lawmakers in both the House and Senate have filed legislation to allow bars and taverns to offer paper pull tabs and other small-stakes gambling opportunities.

Three Ohio University baseball players appear to have violated OU and NCAA prohibitions against sports gambling. Andrew Shisila, 22, a senior pitcher from Mentor, was charged yesterday with accepting pro-sports wagers while two unnamed players suspected of placing bets were suspended from the team. Brent DeCoster, 22, a former player and OU student from Westlake, also was charged with .

An Ohio University baseball pitcher (pictured) is one of three current players being investigated on allegations of illegal sports betting. Get the story from 10TV.com.

Looking back on the gambling year that was 2007 .

Mainland China authorities are reportedly paving the way for the reintroduction of horse racing with legal betting, with the city of Wuhan to host a test run after the Beijing Olympics.

Two Tennessee football players were charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana following a traffic stop Friday night in the Fort Sanders area near campus, Knoxville Police Department spokesman Darrell DeBusk said Monday. Police found marijuana in a vehicle driven by freshman wide receiver Gerald Jones, 18, and registered to freshman wide receiver Ahmad Paige, 18, after stopping the vehicle .

University of Georgia president Michael Adams presented his proposal for an eight-team major college football playoff to the NCAA Division I board of directors Monday in Nashville, and they decided to study the issue with others before making any moves.

The number of betting shops on Britain's high streets is on the verge of a dramatic expansion following a relaxation in licensing rules as part of the Gambling Act, which came into force in September

SHANNON, Ireland -- As reported by The Limerick Leader: "The businessman behind the proposed casino for Shannon said this Wednesday that the chips are not down yet on his plan.

The political committee promoting Miami-Dade County's slot machine referendum released a list Monday of prominent backers, including Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, County Commissioner Sally Heyman and state Rep. David Rivera, a Miami Republican who has been chief deputy to House Speaker Marco Rubio, an outspoken foe of gambling.

Several female tennis players have been approached to throw matches, WTA Tour chairman Larry Scott says. "We have identified that there's an awful lot of gambling on tennis and that players have been approached by people who are trying to persuade them to throw a match or provide information about a match with incentives of money," Scott told BBC Sport.

The UK Gambling Commission has granted operating license to a Canadian-based online gambling software company. Bingo software company Parlay Entertainment is the 30th company on the White List.

Five or six players on the WTA Tour have been approached to throw tennis matches, tour chairman Larry Scott said Tuesday. "I've said several initially, and I think five or six would be in the ballpark," Scott told The Associated Press. "I don't want to go into any more details because it's part of an investigation. "But we were surprised by the amount of gambling on tennis in general, and the .

Ujogo, a leading free online poker site, today announces the first free poker application on Facebook Platform to offer prizes and rewards combined with full Facebook Platform integration. Ujogo has reconfigured its fast and slick application to seamlessly tap into the ultimate online network of users and fully leverage the Facebook Platform features.

LINCOLN, Rhode Island -- As reported by the Boston Globe: "Like Massachusetts, Rhode Island has no full-fledged casino - yet. But on a Friday night at the former Lincoln Park greyhound track, lately reborn as a glitzy gambling emporium, visitors might have a hard time telling the difference.

Worried about any new competition for the regions gambling dollars, Rhode Island politicians have had their eyes and ears glued to the Massachusetts casino debate.

MTR Gaming Group Inc. says it has completed the sale of property owned by its Speakeasy Casino in North Las Vegas for about $11 million.

Former Republican gubernatorial nominee Larry Forgy was hanging around the Capitol Thursday, hoping to testify before a gambling task force, where he planned to say that allowing casinos in the state is the worst idea since Kentucky "turned Fleming County into a radioactive waste dump."

When former Westfall Schools treasurer Scott Glandon was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday and ordered to pay more than $20,000 in restitution for theft while in office, he inadvertently helped shine a spotlight on an even bigger issue.

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Five players who love the electronic gaming machines at the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino had a system to extend their playing time.

STAR CITY Casino plans to create the largest outdoor gambling area for smokers in NSW by gutting one of its harbour-front restaurants and filling it with 130 poker machines.

FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) A group of investors say they are ready to try again if the state issues more gambling licenses.

B4Playing, the developer and marketer of the online casino and poker room smart tool, and 888.com, the worldwide online casino leader and Pacific Poker operator, plans to enhance their corporation during 2008. ( Jan 13, 2008) :: /TG92ZS1TcXVhLVN1bW0tTWFnbi1Mb3ZlLVplcm8=

British independent research company Talisma has conducted an audit of 100 UK online casino sites in October 2007, a year after its first audit of this kind. The recent audit has revealed a noticeable improvement in a key factor: Customer Service.

The year 2007 was the first in which more travel was purchased online than off-line in the United States, according to the PhoCusWright Consumer Travel Trends Survey. .

Sun, Jan 13, 2008 (2 a.m.) The political pundits had all but written off Sen. Hillary Clinton when she pulled out a victory in the New Hampshire Democratic primary. Online bookies, meanwhile, have Clinton winning her partys nomination as well as the presidential election.

The Nevada Gaming Control board looked at the possibility of sanctioning internet gaming Friday. The regulators commissioned a study by UNLV to gauge interest amongst Nevada residents in gambling over the internet. Reporter Edward Lawrence has the results of the study.

Sun, Jan 13, 2008 (2 a.m.) The political pundits had all but written off Sen. Hillary Clinton when she pulled out a victory in the New Hampshire Democratic primary. Online bookies, meanwhile, have Clinton winning her partys nomination as well as the presidential election.

Bill Simmons longs for the days when NFL pregame shows made him laugh & for the right reasons.

The NFL's dominance of Major League Baseball and the NBA could not be more evident than what passes for controversy in Roger Goodell's league.

The year 2007 was the first in which more travel was purchased online than off-line in the United States, according to the PhoCusWright Consumer Travel Trends Survey. .

An independent audit has revealed a significant improvement in the customer service provided by UK gambling websites, keen to capture their share of the UK market, which is predicted to grow by 30% and reach spending levels of 1.6bn by 2012. By embracing technologies such as online chat, and improving accuracy and speed of responses, the 100 UK gambling websites audited have increased their .

THE exchange was as witty as it was unexpected. A voice in the crowd rang out among the beefy, blue-collar workers, many of whom sported tattoos. Hillary, marry me, baby!

It was Saturday in Burlington, Iowa and three, count'em, three presidential candidates visited town. Five days and the last weekend before the Iowa caucuses and retail politics dominate the campaign.

"At blackjack, my soft 18 play is to stand against a dealer's 7 or 8, double against 2 through 6, and hit against a 9, 10, and ace. Agree?" - Joe A.

MANITOWOC After reaching a $100,000 fundraising goal for its centennial endowment fund, the Manitowoc County Historical Society will receive a $100,000 matching grant from the Ruth St. John and John Dunham West Foundation, announced the societys executive director Mike Maher on Wednesday.

There's a banking meltdown in Second Life, too.

Scientists at the University of Guelph have created a first of its kind: an artificial casino, aimed at giving researchers more insight into gambling behaviour.

Federal law enforcement officials announced Monday the unsealing of an indictment charging 12 men with gambling, gambling conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy for their roles relating to the operation of a Costa Rica-based gambling Web site and telephone call center that served sports bookies in places in the United States, including Queens.

DES MOINES (AP) The Iowa Racing and Gambling Commission has scheduled a meeting to discuss whether it should issue more gambling licenses.

BEIJING -- The Chinese mainland could see its first official bet placed on a horse race since the Communist Party came to power in 1949 as early as next year.

London - Organized crime, possibly including the Russian mafia, could be involved in fixing tennis matches, the head of the women's tour WTA, Larry Scott, told BBC Sport on Friday. One has to assume that people running organized crime would be invol.

RICH GOSSAGE hasn't thrown a 99 mile-an-hour fastball out of the late-inning shadows since 1994. Hasn't thrown a slider or a changeup, either. Hasn't whiffed a hitter with the tying run on third, notched a save or blown one.

Still another attempt to pass the Saipan gaming plan was defeated by the Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation yesterday. Saipan lawmakers voted 10-5 to kill a fresh local bill that would have legalized certain forms of gaming on the island.

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Gambling opponents are urging lawmakers to defeat any proposals to legalize casino gambling. Governor Beshear wants lawmakers to pass a constitutional amendment aimed at legalizing casino gambling in Kentucky.

MISSOURI -- As reported by the Business Journal: "Admissions and revenue declined in December at three St. Louis area casinos as they faced new competition with the opening of the $507 million Lumiere Place downtown casino and entertainment complex.

The Online Casino Advisory is a newly designed player portal that has just added a free online casino games area to their newly revamped Internet site. http://www.onlinecasinoadvisory.com ( Jan 11, 2008) :: /SG9yci1IYWxmLVByb2YtSW5zZS1Mb3ZlLVplcm8=

Oggs.com, the online casino reviews site, have today announced the winners of its much anticipated annual Online Casino Awards 2007, covering casinos, operators and games from all the major regions: 'Best Casino', 'Best New Casino', 'Best Group' and 'Best New Slot Game'.

An independent audit has revealed a significant improvement in the customer service provided by UK gambling websites, keen to capture their share of the UK market, which is predicted to grow by 30% and reach spending levels of 1.6bn by 2012. By embracing technologies such as online chat, and improving accuracy and speed of responses, the 100 UK gambling websites audited have increased their .

Gov. Steve Beshear desperately wants Kentuckians to gamble on a slot machine economy, rather than focus on long-term solutions like comprehensive tax reform. He claims, without offering any reliable evidence, that by gambling we'll gain $500 million in revenue for our habitually overspending state government. News media representatives have consistently failed to question what evidence the .

SPRINGFIELDState lawmakers today passed a bill to fund Chicago-area mass transit with a sales tax increase, but Gov. Rod Blagojevich said he wouldn't go along until lawmakers agreed to provide free bus and train rides for the state's senior citizens.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- A punch in the mouth. A kick in the pants. A slap in the face. Call it what you like, but 2007 was a painful wake-up call for Atlantic City, the gambling.

Gov. Steve Beshear desperately wants Kentuckians to gamble on a slot machine economy, rather than focus on long-term solutions like comprehensive tax reform. He claims, without offering any reliable evidence, that by gambling we'll gain $500 million in revenue for our habitually overspending state government. News media representatives have consistently failed to question what evidence the .

Star City Casino to create largest outdoor gambling area for smokers in NSW by gutting restaurant.

ISRAEL -- As repored by ynet news: "Tourism Ministry officials have recently closed a deal with the Israel Land Administration to apportion 12 acres of land on Eilat's northern shore for Israel's first legal casino.

MASSACHUSETTS -- As reported by the Boston Globe: "Las Vegas casino executive Steve Wynn has expressed interest for the first time in a possible casino deal in response to Governor Deval Patrick's proposal to legalize gambling in Massachusetts, joining a list of other suitors talking to the owners of Wonderland Park in Revere.

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An arrest warrant was issued for the man wanted in connection with the beating death of a man whose body was found in the basement of a bar.

Judicial authorities in New York announced on Monday that twelve individuals have been charged with gambling and money laundering offences relating to the operation of a Costa Rica-based gambling website and call centre that served sports books in the US.

The excitement for Gulfstream Park's season isn't at 2007's peak levels. Jerry Klein says there's good reason for that.

The Coors Brewing Company is offering consumers a chance to win tickets for the 2008 or 2009 Super Bowl by submitting video clips to its Web sites.

It took 20 years for gambling to wreck Nancy Sidlacek's marriage and tear apart her family. I am a victim of gambling addiction, she told the City Council. I didn't personally succumb, but my marriage did.

Enter the world of Roulette, the King of Casino Games, and get ready to experience the glitz & glamour of a Monte Carlo casino right here on your mobile handset!

Police officers discovered an illegal casino-style operation that boasted 44 computers adapted for use as electronic slot machines in the back of a cafe that they raided near Thessaloniki on Monday.

The Gambling Portal Webmasters Association (http://www.gpwa.org), the only professional association of its kind, announced that it reached a milestone today with the award of the 350th "GPWA Seal of Approval" to one of its member websites.

Russell Crowe is waging war against electronic gambling machines in Australian pubs. The 'Gladiator' star - who was born in New Zealand but moved to Australia when he was four-years-old - believes the machines, known as 'pokies,' are corrupting the country.

U.S. authorities arrested eight people in connection with a Costa Rica-based online sports gambling operation they said made millions of dollars in profits annually.

U.S. authorities arrested eight people on Monday in connection with a Costa Rica-based online sports gambling operation they said made millions of dollars in profits annually.

Wild Jack Casino, a member of the Jackpot Factory Group and one of the world's largest video poker and table game-focused casinos on the web, is proud to announce the launch of its newest blackjack game: High Streak European Blackjack Gold.

FLORIDA -- As reported by the Daytona Beach News Journal: "The SunCruz Casino boat that for 11 years carried high, and low, rollers from Ponce Inlet to gambling cruises on the high seas, has halted operations indefinitely, laying off 100 workers.

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VALLEY CENTER, 10:58 p.m. Jan. 8 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Sheriff's deputies and a SWAT team were conducting a room-by-room search at Harrah's Rincon Casino and Resort Tuesday following a call from a woman who said she had killed her husband at the resort over some gambling losses and planned to kill herself, authorities said.

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IOWA CITY, IowaAn man who complained to police that he was robbed of his gambling earnings was arrested for illegal betting. Ricky Lee Jones, 53, of Iowa City, was arrested during a traffic stop on Friday and charged with fourth-degree illegal game betting.