Key Witness Gilley Takes The Stand In Alabama Gambling Case

The prosecutions key witness in the gambling case in Alabama, Ronnie Gilley, took the stand on Thursday, and the defense is asserting that Gilley, and not Milton McGregor, was behind the bribery scheme.
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Senate President Delays Sending Gambling Bill To Governor Quinn

Lawmakers in Illinois were spared the embarrassment of having a piece of legislation vetoed on Thursday when Senate President John Cullerton used his power to keep a gambling bill from going to the governor.
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Study Shows Marijuana Users Do Not Possess Good Gambling Skills

A new study by the Physiology and Pharmacology department at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center shows that marijuana users are not as strong with their gambling decision making as non-users.
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Maryland In National Range When It Comes To Problem Gambling

A new study came out this week indicating that one in thirty Maryland gamblers have a problem. That figure falls within the national range, according to University of Maryland Baltimore County study leader Judith Shinogle.
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Mohegan Sun Partners With Local Unions For Massachusetts Casino

Mohegan Sun is excited about the possibility of bringing a casino resort to Massachusetts, and on Friday officials announced that they will be using local union workers to build the new facility.
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Julia S. of CA Scored $130K Playing Let �??Em Ride

It was a great day for Julia S. of CA who after a few rounds of Let �??Em Ride scored an amazing $130,071! It was our highest total for the day, making Julia our top winner here at Bodog Casino.What a great day it was for Julia and so many more of.......
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Playtech Coming Back To US Online Gambling Market

It did not take long for other online gaming software providers to pounce on the opportunity opened up by Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars exit from the US market. Playtech has announced that they soon will re-enter the market.
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Down To The Wire With Gambling Issue

Massachusetts legislative leaders Robert DeLeo, Therese Murray, and Duval Patrick are going down to the wire in an attempt to legalize casino resorts in the state. The three have been meeting behind closed doors for several days.
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Leon S. of NM Scored $19K Playing Caesar�??s Empire Slots

Caesar�??s Empire slots crowned Leon S. of NM our top winner for the day after he won $19,982 playing the reels. It was a glorious day for Leon who managed to challenge Caesar and won!Our second place spot went to Paul H. from FL who managed to win.......
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Lawmakers Tells Court McGregor Offered Cash For Gambling Vote

Representative Barry Mask took the stand on Monday and told a jury that VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor offered cash in return for a favorable vote on an Alabama gambling bill.
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New Jersey Lawmakers Again Making Push For Online Gambling

New Jersey lawmakers have already been turned away once by Governor Chris Christie when it comes to online gambling. The rejection, however, has not lessened the push for online gambling, as lawmakers are busy crafting a lottery bill.
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Rhode Island Lawmakers Review New Gambling Expansion Bill

Twin River owners are looking to expand their casino offerings by asking Rhode Island residents to approve additional gaming options. On Wednesday, lawmakers reviewed the reworked bill.
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Hard Rock Makes Their Move Into Atlantic City Casino Industry

Atlantic City is in need of something that will revive the failing gaming industry, and on Wednesday, Hard Rock International may have provided that jolt. Hard Rock has proposed a casino resort in New Jersey.
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Race Tracks Thrilled With Ohio Governor s Gambling Negotiations

Race tracks in many states have been lobbying for the rights to offers slots, and late this past week, track owners in Ohio hit the jackpot when Governor John Kasich worked a deal to allow slots at their tracks.
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James R. from ON Wins Big Playing Blackjack and Online Slots

It�??s the first day of summer and things are starting to heat up with our top winners scoring mega cash today. Congratulations to James R. from ON who scored $46,910 playing a very special combination of online blackjack, Diamond Dozen and Witches.......
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States Will Have Final Say On Federal Online Gambling Bill

Representative Joe Barton is set to introduce a new online gambling bill as soon as next week, but individual states would have the right to opt out of any such online poker legislation.
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Casino Expansion Hits Colorado With Three New Facilities Opening

Two new gaming facilities and one renovated casino will be opening in Colorado in the coming weeks, and residents of the state can now look forward to an increase in revenue and entertainment options.
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Gambling Ship Set To Bring Hundreds Of Jobs To Florida

Victory Casino Cruises is set to have Victory 1 Set sail from Port Canaveral in the coming weeks, and the new gambling ship will be responsible for bringing hundreds of new jobs to Floridians once the ship sails regularly.
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Michael G. of MO Rules the Casino With a $15K Win

We had another great weekend for winners but one extra special casino player took the helm with an amazing $15,890 win playing a combination of slot machines including Fruit Frenzy and Caesar�??s Empire. Congratulations to Michael G. of MO who.......
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Mississippi Casino Revenue Drops Thirty Percent Due To Flooding

Mississippi casinos have experienced declines in revenue before, but their May revenue dipped by over thirty percent, mainly due to the flooding that has taken place during the month.
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Illinois Gambling Expansion Hinges On Legislative Meeting

In a bit of a backwards twist, legislators are meeting with Governor Pat Quinn in Illinois to discuss a gambling expansion bill that has already been passed. The bill is expected to be vetoed by Quinn unless it is scaled back.
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Top Casino Winner Joshua M. of MA Scores $46K Playing Blackjack

Today was a glorious day for winners and our casino superstar of the day was none other than Joshua M. of MA who scored $46,235 playing a favorite here at Bodog Casino �?? online blackjack. Congratulations to Joshua for making his way to top!While.......
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Massachusetts Gambling Expansion Close As DiMasi Faces Trial

Massachusetts lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on what should eventually be large-scale gambling expansion in the state. The person responsible for delaying that process, Salvatore DiMasi, is preparing to stand trial.
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Governor Quinn Feeling The Pressure To Pass Illinois Gambling Bill

Governor Pat Quinn has many groups on his side when it comes to a possible veto of a gambling bill that has recently come to his desk. What Quinn is finding out, however, is that there are even more people who want the bill approved.
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Nevada Regulators Expect To Meet Online Gambling Deadlines

Governor Brian Sandoval has signed two pieces of legislation, one that will allow gambling in hotel rooms, and the other that instructs regulators to begin the online gambling licensing process.
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Caribbean Stud Poker Leads Arthur S. to Stardom With his $13K Win

Yesterday was a big winner for our superstar slots player James D. of IL who was our big winner of the day here at Bodog Casino after winning $9,699 playing Aztec�??s Treasure slots.Another spectacular moment in the casino came from Arthur S. of FL.......
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All Systems Go For Casinos In Ohio With Penn National Deal

This week, Governor John Kasich successfully reached deals with both casino developers in Ohio. After reaching an agreement earlier in the week with Rock Gaming, Kasich completed a deal with Penn National on Friday.
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Genting Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Miami Business Leaders

One of the worlds largest gaming operators has rolled out the red carpet in Miami for business leaders. Genting has decided on a developer for its highly anticipated Resorts World Miami, a facility that may one day house a casino.
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Louisiana Casinos Not Experiencing Much Revenue Movement

Louisiana casinos have not seen much growth in their gaming revenue in April and May, but the fact that they are not losing revenue over the same periods in 2010 has some gaming analysts encouraged.
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Nova Scotia Spending More Government Funds On Gambling Reports

The Nova Scotia government was apparently unhappy with the last report that it commissioned, so lawmakers have authorized a second report, just two years after the initial report came out.
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Riley Excused From Testifying As Gambling Case Begins In Alabama

Governor Robert Riley was spared from having to testify in a trial he helped create in Alabama. A federal judge ruled that the defense did not show proper relevance for Riley to be forced to testify in the corruption case.
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High-Powered Lawmaker Barton Joins US Online Gambling Push

The online gambling movement at a federal level the past few years has lacked a key Republican to support the end of prohibition. That key Republican has finally surfaced in Conservative Texas lawmaker Joe Barton.
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Wilkie Being Criticized On Gambling Reform From His Own Party

Independent Andrew Wilkie has had his party behind him for most of his push for gambling reform in Australia, but now lawmakers are coming out against such reform on a grand scale.
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Riley Still At Center Of Alabama Gambling Scandal

Governor Robert Riley did more for gambling in the state of Alabama than any casino ever could. Riley's insistence on going after gaming halls and their owners, has led many Alabama residents to start a push for regulating electronic bingo machines.......
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Maryland Study To Be Used To Help Prevent Problem Gambling

The state of Maryland is new to the casino gambling world, but that does not mean they are taking all of their cues from other states. Maryland is setting the standard when it comes to problem gambling treatment and prevention.
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