Alabama Governor Cracks Down on Bingo Machines
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – (Associated Press) – The governor of this Bible Belt state is waging a one-man crusade against gambling – and stirring racial tensions in the process – by sending state troopers on late-night raids to shut down electronic bingo parlors. Republican Bob Riley, a lifelong opponent of gambling, contends the electronic devices [...]
Loto-Quebec contests claims that online gambling leads to increase in problem gamblers
Loto-Quebec has strongly defended its intention to join other Canadian provinces in entering the online gambling sector following complaints from public health authorities that such a move would lead to an increase in problem gamblers.
Regional public health officials had earlier claimed that research elsewhere indicated that there could be problems, and called for a 12 [...]
Shane Mosley a Huge Underdog in Mayweather Bout
Considering he opened as a near even underdog, Shane Mosley has lost tremendous value in recent weeks in his upcoming bout with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Mosley would pay out $260 for every $100 bet at SBG Global. Mayweather, Jr. is a big -350 favorite. "This is not going to be personal for [...]
An Overview of Casino Gaming Online Sites
Gambling brings sheer excitement and fun. No doubt there is an elegancy in playing at suave Los Vegas based casinos but usually they do cost a lot. Due to the advanced technology of the web, internet gambling has been widespread nowadays. With the availability of many casino gaming online sites, many gambling enthusiasts are making [...]
PA Legalizes Poker, Blackjack at Slots Casinos
(Associated Press) – Pennsylvania legalized poker, blackjack and other table games at slots casinos Thursday, upping the ante in the increasingly fierce competition among states for gamblers’ money. Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. Rendell has signed a bill in private [...]
New York Times: Vegas Sportsbooks Go Wireless
Matt Villano, www.newyorktimes.com LAS VEGAS – For decades, sports bettors in this city have queued up at sports book windows and handed over cash in exchange for paper tickets formalizing their bets. But on a recent Sunday in the sports book at the M Resort in nearby Henderson, gamblers seeking action on professional and [...]
Three million French citizens use offshore betting sites
The French National Assembly debate taking place this week on the coming liberalisation of the hitherto monopolised gambling market has continued to grab the mainstream press headlines.
Moves to open the market under strictly regulated conditions to privately owned websites offering gambling action on poker, soccer and horse racing were introduced to the Assembly on [...]
Delaware Sports Betting to Coincide With Start of NFL Season
Donald Wittkowski, Press of Atlantic City Ready, set, hike – and bet. The National Football League season kicks off Sept. 10. For casino gamblers in Delaware, sports betting may begin on the same day. Delaware gaming officials said Wednesday they plan to have sports betting ready in time for the NFL season. However, [...]
