GamingAustralia Online
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Abbott rolls dice with stand on online gaming
(Australia) -- THE Prime Minister has challenged the Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, to back poker machine reforms after his vow to oppose any expansion of online...
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Abbott sides with Xenophon against online gambling
(Australia) -- TONY JONES, PRESENTER: Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has launched a pre-emptive strike against the Government by pledging to defeat a recommendation to...
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Online gambling a risk to many
(Australia) -- Australians have a love of gambling – from a punt on their favourite footy team to backing the winner of the Melbourne Cup. There are those of us...
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Florida Gaming
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New poll reveals Florida is still very divided over casino gambling
(Florida) -- A new survey by Tampa pollster Paul Fallon shows that Floridians haven't budged too much from previous polls on their views about casino gambling: they...
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Hard Rock
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Judge dismisses suit on slots at Ohio racetracks, clearing way for Hard Rock 'racino' at Northfield Park
(Ohio) -- A central Ohio judge on May 30 dismissed a lawsuit from an antigambling policy group challenging the addition of slots-like machines to the state’s seven...
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Illinois Gaming
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Bill allowing casino expansion, slots at horse tracks goes to Quinn
(Illinois) -- A measure that would expand casino gambling in Illinois and allow slot machines at horse-racing tracks passed in the Senate late Thursday and now goes to...
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Gambling expansion heading to desk of Gov. Pat Quinn
(Illinois) -- Illinois lawmakers have approved a major expansion of legalized gambling for the second year in a row. But there's little indication last year's...
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Illinois lawmakers approve major gambling expansion
(Illinois) -- The Illinois Senate tonight sent Gov. Pat Quinn a major gambling expansion that would bring Mayor Rahm Emanuel his Chicago casino and slot machines at...
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Senate approves gambling expansion; bill heads to Quinn
(Illinois) -- The Illinois Senate on Thursday night narrowly approved an expansion of gambling that will add slot machines at horse racing tracks and bring casino...
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Senate OKs more gambling, but Quinn likely roadblock
(Illinois) -- Illinois senators approved a major gambling expansion bill Thursday, but not by enough votes to override a veto by Gov. Pat Quinn.
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Senate sends massive gambling expansion to Quinn, but veto looms
(Illinois) -- The Illinois Senate narrowly approved an expansion of gambling that will add slot machines at horse racing tracks and bring casino gambling to five cities...
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New Language In Casino Expansion Bill Meant To Help Des Plaines
(Illinois) -- The proposal to add up to five new casinos in Illinois and allow slot machines at the state’s six horse racing tracks, currently under consideration...
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Senate committee moves Danville casino closer to reality
(Illinois) -- An Illinois Senate committee Thursday evening moved a Danville casino one step closer to reality with a 9-5 vote on a measure that would essentially double...
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Internet Sweepstake Cafes
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Cuyahoga County: Mason denies casino behind cafe raids
(Ohio) -- Some internet cafe operators think it's curious that orders to shut them down came just a couple weeks after the Horseshoe Casino opened in the same county.
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Maryland Gaming
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AG's office advises Assembly it can expand gambling
(Maryland) -- The General Assembly has an unfettered right to expand gambling in Maryland over the objections of existing license holders, according to the Attorney...
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Lawyer: Md. lawmakers can expand gaming
(Maryland) -- A state lawyer has advised Maryland lawmakers that they are on strong legal ground to expand the state’s gambling program over any objections of...
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N.J. Sports Betting
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Arguments for legalizing sports gambling heat up after Chris Christie announces intent to defy federal ban
(New Jersey) -- Last week New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced he would defy a federal ban on sports gambling. He intends to allow bets to be places on sporting...
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COMMENTARY: Gov. Christie's sports betting stance is a bold political move
(New Jersey) -- Gov. Chris Christie built his career and reputation by painting in bold strokes. Last week he splashed brilliant colors across the political canvas once...
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Ohio Gaming
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Dayton closer to landing racino
(Ohio) -- Dayton’s prospects for a $200 million racino got a big boost Wednesday when a Franklin County judge threw out a lawsuit challenging the legal framework...
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Look for movement on Ohio racinos as court rejects gambling challenge
(Ohio) -- This week marks a big one in the world of expanded gambling at the state's horse racing tracks. In part, yes, for Friday's planned opening of Ohio'...
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Social Gaming
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Bwin.party bets big on social gaming service
(UK) -- GAMBLING site bwin.party yesterday announced plans to invest up to $50m (£32m) in social gaming over the next two years as it hopes to gain a role in the...
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Social Gaming and Gambling Converging
(USA) -- Maybe the most social of popular casual games is breeding a new competitor in the social gaming space as bwin.party sets its sights on this growing part of the...
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Toledo Casino
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Hollywood Casino's impact on Detroit, Windsor casinos
(Ohio) -- The opening of Hollywood Casino in Toledo is expected to cut into the profits of Detroit's three casinos. That means the City of Detroit stands to lose...
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Toronto Casino
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No Toronto casino, says Liberal MPP Mike Colle
(Toronto) -- Liberal MPP Mike Colle does not support his government’s push for Toronto to host a waterfront casino complex, confirming rumoured divisions within...
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Two Toronto councillors take fight against casino to Queen's Park
(Toronto) -- Councillors Adam Vaughan and Mike Layton appeared at a hearing into a Conservative MPP's private members' bill to force municipalities to hold a...
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Trump
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Jon Stewart Mocks Donald Trump's Birther Conspiracy Claims (VIDEO)
(Washington D.C.) -- With Mitt Romney and Barack Obama locked in as the candidates to beat this upcoming election, things are looking pretty bland in terms of comedy...
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Other News
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COLUMN: Gov. Christie takes on the Feds
(New Jersey) -- Gov. Chris Christie built his career and reputation by painting in bold strokes. Last week he splashed brilliant colors across the political canvas once...
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Hawaii man sues Las Vegas casino for negligence
(Las Vegas) -- A Hawaii man is suing a Las Vegas hotel and casino where he was beaten and robbed in 2010. Calvin Kawamura's lawsuit filed last week in federal court...
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Alliance wants locals to 'rediscover' downtown
(Las Vegas) -- A group of downtown promoters wants locals to "rediscover" downtown - a downtown that's busier and brighter than in decades past.
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Bill allowing Atlantic City gamblers to wager using handheld devices is expected to move forward
(New Jersey) -- The New Jersey Senate today is expected to approve a bill allowing gamblers to use handheld devices to make bets while on the grounds of Atlantic City...
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NJ Senate OKs portable gambling devices at casinos
(New Jersey) -- In their desire to help Atlantic City's struggling casinos, state lawmakers have tried a number of different approaches: cutting red tape,...
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NJ Senate to vote on portable gambling devices
(New Jersey) -- The New Jersey Senate on Thursday is expected to approve a bill allowing gamblers to use handheld devices to make bets while on the grounds of Atlantic...
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State Senate passes bill to allow gambling on mobile devices in resort
(New Jersey) -- State senators approved a bill Thursday that would allow casino patrons to gamble on a mobile device anywhere in an Atlantic City resort.
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Say goodbye to some Atlantic City buffets; casinos courting more upscale clientele
(Atlantic City) -- Atlantic City’s culinary scene is changing faster than a bus boy can clean dinner tables. Celebrity chefs and gourmet restaurants have begun to...
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Cleveland casino still affecting Erie casino
(Pennsylvania) -- Presque Isle Downs & Casino is still feeling the effects of its newest competition from Cleveland. The $38.4 million that gamblers wagered on slot...
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Link: Vote today on new casinos, slots at track
(Illinois) -- The suburban sponsor of gambling expansion in Illinois said today he plans to bring it for a vote this afternoon. State Sen. Terry Link, a Waukegan...
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Suit ruling gives Valley a leg up in track plan
(Ohio) -- A Franklin County judge’s dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the state’s authority to permit slot machines at horse racetracks likely means a plan to relocate...
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Scioto Downs racino ready to run with video lottery
(Ohio) -- On Friday, people who have frequented Scioto Downs for its horse racing will have the added attraction of video lottery terminals.
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Table games could draw more people, crowd market
(Maryland) -- Lawmakers and officials are set to start weighing the pros and cons of expanding gambling in the state Friday, and the possible advantages of adding table...
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Greektown Casino launches ambitious upgrades
(Detroit) -- Greektown Casino-Hotel is moving ahead with a $28.6 million parking garage project containing an upscale restaurant on its ground floor in a bid to improve...
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Schleswig-Holstein Gambling Licenses Issued
(Germany) -- German Gambling Market Schleswig Holstein Gambling Licenses IssuedThe state of Schleswig-Holstein seems to be relentless when it comes to giving licenses to...
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Australia's Echo wants Packer bid for board seat rejected
(Australia) -- Australian casino Echo Entertainment asked investors on Thursday to reject a move by billionaire James Packer to obtain a seat on its board, saying...
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Depression group backs Kennett for Echo board
(Australia) -- Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett's bid to joint the board of casino owner Echo Entertainment has received the support of the national depression...
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Macau Casino Revenue Rises 7.3%, Meeting Analysts’ Estimates
(Macau) -- Macau casino gambling revenue rose 7.3 percent in May, the slowest pace since July 2009, matching analysts’ estimates.
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Macau gambling revenue growth slows to near 3 year-low
(Macau) -- Macau, the world's largest gambling destination, reported 7.3 percent growth in its May gambling revenue on Friday, the slowest expansion rate recorded...
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Sands drops appeal of Macau land bid rejection
(Macau) -- The Chinese arm of U.S. gambling company Las Vegas Sands Corp. is dropping an appeal against a December 2010 decision by the Macau government to deny it a...
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Spain hopes for online betting windfall
(Spain) -- Spain is set to shake up internet gambling this week, helping it capture much-needed tax income as newly licensed firms slug it out to win over the country...
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Ga. Christian Coalition calling for Chip Rogers to resign post
(Georgia) -- The head of the Georgia Christian Coalition is now calling for the senate majority leader to resign his post after Channel 2 Action News exposed a video...
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Gov't cracking down on unsafe bus companies
(Washington D.C.) -- Twenty-six bus operations that transported more than 1,800 passengers a day along Interstate 95 between New York and Florida have been closed for...
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Las Vegas businessman who outbid casino company files for bankruptcy
(Las Vegas) -- A Las Vegas businessman, who five years ago outbid Las Vegas Sands Corp. in a Clark County Commission public auction to lease nearly 80 acres of land west...
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Aerialist will walk the wire atop Beau Rivage in Biloxi
(New Mexico) -- Bello Nock was the first to walk a high wire across a cruise ship at sea, and on June 21 the comedic daredevil will be in Biloxi walking a wire between...
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Police preparing to release image of man who grabbed cash at Hollywood Casino
(Maine) -- The man who grabbed cash from the hands of another man while riding the elevator at Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway on Wednesday night was caught on video...
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Suspect in deadly Nugget motorcycle gang melee faces more serious charges
(Nevada) -- The man authorities say fired the gunshots that killed a rival motorcycle club member at John Ascuaga’s Nugget last year was arraigned Thursday on...
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Sacramento man who stole lottery tickets sues officer who shot him
(California) -- A Sacramento man who admitted stealing seven Scratchers lottery tickets from a convenience store a year ago has filed a lawsuit alleging an off-duty...
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Debt crisis worries gaming stock investors
(Wall Street) -- Gaming stocks nosedived in May as investors grew worried over foreign debt matters and mixed messages coming from company earnings reports.
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Genting Net Drops After Sales Fall From Casinos to Power
(Hong Kong) -- Genting Bhd. (GENT), which controls Asia’s second-biggest casino operator by market value, said first- quarter profit fell 16 percent after takings...
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Aristocrat Wins 11 Awards Including Best Video Slot in Southern California Gaming Guide Reader's Poll
(Las Vegas) -- Aristocrat won a landslide victory in the Southern California Gaming Guide "Best Slots 2012 Awards," winning top spots in eight categories and...
5/30/2012
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Top Massachusetts legislator criticizes gaming official for saying state might not license 3 casinos
(Massachusetts) -- A key state legislator on Wednesday criticized the chairman of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for suggesting the state might approve less than...
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Las Vegas recovery remains muted, analyst says
(Las Vegas) -- Southern Nevada's economy continues its modest recovering from the recession as its two largest industries, tourism and gaming, remain the driving...
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Station offers progressive blackjack over 9 casinos
(Las Vegas) -- Station Casinos of Las Vegas this week began the largest multisite progressive blackjack game in the nation, company officials said. Within days, two...
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Casinos seek tax halt over comped meals
(Nevada) -- Nevada casinos are pressing the state Department of Taxation to halt the collection of more than $200 million in back sales taxes due on past complimentary...
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Trial set for August in Gettysburg casino lawsuit
(Pennsylvania) -- A one-day trial is scheduled for Aug. 14 in a dispute over a partnership involved in a failed casino project proposed near the Gettysburg battlefield.
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New live-entertainment venues energize casinos and their patrons
(Pennsylvania) -- THE MORALITY and ethics of legal casinos may be legitimate topics of debate, but there’s no argument when the subject is how gambling halls have...
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Foxwoods Casino License In Limbo
(Pennsylvania) -- The status of the Philadelphia casino license formerly held by Foxwoods is in limbo now that the Senate majority leader is signaling that the...
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Barrie mayor not keen on casino
(Ontario) -- Barrie isn’t too interested in rolling the dice to revitalize downtown, said Mayor Jeff Lehman. That could be a piece of good luck, which may find...
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OLG going where its customers are
(Ontario) -- The province announced 29 gaming zones across the province, where casinos or gaming centres can be located, one in each zone. The 29 gaming centres would...
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Ohio judge's ruling opens door for 17,500 games
(Ohio) -- Nevada's slot machine manufacturing industry received some good news from a courtroom some 2,100 miles to the east. An Ohio judge Tuesday dismissed a...
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Maryland slots oversight inadequate, state auditors find
(Maryland) -- The Maryland State Lottery failed to collect tens of thousands of dollars from manufacturers who did not promptly fix inoperable slot machines, state...
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Extensive state oversight of NYRA failed in many areas
(New York) -- For 15 months the state regulator assigned to ensure pari-mutuel takeout by the New York Racing Association complied with New York statutes failed to...
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Wood Village casino measures appear headed to Oregon ballot
(Oregon) -- Backers of a proposed private casino at the old greyhound track in Wood Village appear likely to qualify two measures for the Oregon ballot in November.
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Abbott comes out against online gambling
(Australia) -- The federal coalition has declared it will oppose any moves to open up online gambling. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says he's not against gambling...
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All Bets Are Off At Singapore’s Fake Casinos
(Singapore) -- A half-ring of players place their chips on the blackjack table, in between sips of wine and cocktails. They eye the dealer expectantly as she slides...
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Sports Betting Expansion Gaining Ground In North America [sub req'd]
(USA) -- As Internet gambling regulation gains traction across the United States and Canada, concurrent efforts to expand sports betting in those countries are also...
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Cantor Entertainment withdraws $100 million IPO
(Wall Street) -- Cantor Gaming Technology Inc., an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald, which operates a mobile gaming system, has withdrawn its plans for an initial public...
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GLI Europe Welcomes 75 Attendees From 20 Countries
(Netherlands) -- Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), the world’s leading gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, and its European entity, GLI...
5/29/2012
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Christie willing to tackle NFL for N.J. sports betting
(New Jersey) -- Governor Chris Christie has continued his case to bring sports betting to New Jersey by vowing to defy any effort by the federal government to stop him.
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission may not approve 3 casinos for state
(Massachusetts) -- Members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission plan to review whether they might approve less than three casino resorts for the state.
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Campaign cash aids gambling / Casinos, racetracks benefit from lobbying
(New Jersey) -- In Atlantic City, pop diva Beyoncé headlined sold-out concerts over Memorial Day weekend, marking the grand opening of a $2.4 billion mega-casino.
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Pennsylvania leads the way in casino taxes
(Pennsylvania) -- Las Vegas has David Copperfield and Atlantic City the boardwalk, but in one key way Pennsylvania dominates those two gambling meccas — taxes.
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State lawmakers are expected to revisit the issue of charity poker rooms next month.
(Ohio) -- A Cleveland lawmaker hopes the state’s Legislature quickly re-visits the question of what to do about so-called “card rooms” in Ohio.
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Casino Expected To Draw 2.8 Million Visitors
(Ohio) -- Ohio's second casino is ready to for its debut. The Hollywood Casino in Toledo opens Tuesday just two weeks after the state's first casino opened to...
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Not everyone on board with new Toledo casino
(Ohio) -- Toledo's new Hollywood Casino is expected to bring in millions of dollars to our area, but not everyone is on board with having a casino in Northwest Ohio.
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Arundel Mills casino attempts to set itself apart with electronic table games
(Maryland) -- Just beyond the entrance of the Maryland Live Casino, row and row of video slot machines clang and beep and flash, beckoning would-be gamblers to insert...
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Missouri Gaming Commission Chairman Steps Down
(Missouri) -- The state's gaming commission chairman is stepping down. James Mathewson's term on the commission expired on April 29th, but he hadn't been...
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New Gambling Tax on the Table Today
(Rhode Island) -- State lawmakers today will discuss a bill that would grant the state an 18 percent share for all table games if voters approve a plan that would allow...
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Bwin launches $50m social gaming push
(UK) -- Bwin.party, the online gambling group, is to spend $50m over the next two years to broaden its reach into social gaming. The FTSE 250 company on Wednesday...
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Report Reveals Rise Of Social Gaming
(Wall Street) -- A new report has revealed the increasing influence of cutting-edge technology in the gaming industry. Figures from Juniper Research, one of the world...
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Report recommends liberalising Australian online betting
(Australia) -- Online poker tournaments and live sports betting online could be legalised across Australia under new proposals before the federal government to...
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Wolf Blitzer To Trump: ‘You’re Starting To Sound A Little Ridiculous’
(Washington D.C.) -- Donald Trump called into CNN Tuesday hours before he was scheduled to hold a fundraiser with Mitt Romney. The topic of Trump’s continued...
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