Nevada Governor Signs Online Gambling Bill

The state of Nevada has officially become the first in the US to approve online gambling. Governor Brain Sandoval signed a bill on Friday that would regulate online poker as soon as the federal laws change regarding the activity.
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Ohio Casino Construction Workers Heading Back To Work This Week

Gambling is coming in the state of Ohio after Rock Gaming and the state reached an agreement during negotiations this past week. Construction workers were called back to work on Monday, good news for hundreds of Ohio residents.
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Quinn May Find Bailout With Lawmakers Willing To Alter Gambling Law

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn may avoid the fate of being outcast by an unpopular veto. The Senate is willing to negotiate on a gambling bill in order to sidestep a possible veto from Quinn.
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Opening Statements Expected Friday In Alabama Gambling Case

The long-anticipated gambling bribery case in Alabama may finally go before a jury starting tomorrow. The jury has been selected, and attorneys are expected to give opening statements in the case on Friday.
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Gambling Issue Gives Quinn A Chance To Collect Favors In Illinois

The world of politics is filled with lawmakers doing other lawmakers favors. That is why Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois has a chance with the gambling bills on his desk to collect many favors for the future.
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Nevada Casino Gambling Revenue Holds Steady In April

The Nevada gaming industry learned this week that they will soon be the number three global gaming destination in the world, but they also received the good news that revenue at Nevada casinos held steady in April.
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Ohio Residents Rejoice As Casino Gambling Agreement Reached

Ohio residents rejoiced on Saturday after it was announced that a casino gambling tax deal had been reached between Rock Gaming and Governor John Kasich. The deal means that construction will restart in Cleveland and Cincinnati.
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Atlantic City Casino Gambling Revenue Drops In May

Another month, another round of revenue decreases for Atlantic City casinos. The gaming industry received more bad news in May, with revenue dropping almost ten percent.
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Maine Gambling Bills May Open Door For Full-Scale Betting

On Monday evening, lawmakers in the Maine House passed two gambling bills that could significantly change the gaming industry in the Northeast. The state is now on its way to becoming a major player in the gaming industry in the region.
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Smartphone Applications Involving Gambling Questioned In Australia

Australian lawmakers are wrapping their brains around many different areas of the gambling industry, and the latest to draw criticism are smartphones that are enticing the younger generation to gamble.
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Shania Twain Confirms Her 2-Year Residency at Caesar�??s Palace Las Vegas

It looks like Celine Dion can now count on sharing the Caesar�??s Palace Colosseum stage with country music star Shania Twain who after a seven-year absence from the music industry is ready to make a comeback and has officially confirmed that she.......
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Gamblers Watch Helplessly As Heat Give Away Game And Wagers

When gamblers place money on an NBA game, the hope is that the game will be decided in their favor before the last five minutes of the game. That appeared to be the case on Thursday in game two of the NBA Finals
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Sean S. of IL Rocks the Casino With a $44K Win

Congratulations to Sean S. of IL from CA who scored a grand total of $32,250 playing classic blackjack which shot him to the top of our winners list. Way to go Sean!Another talented player joining him at the top was Gail G. of CA who also made her.......
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Las Vegas Expected To Slip To Third Largest Gambling Market

Las Vegas used to be considered the top gaming destination in the world, but Macau overtook them several years ago. Now, it appears that Singapore is expected to pass Nevada by the end of 2011.
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US Officers Arrested On Separate Illegal Gambling Charges

This has not been a good week for law enforcement officials who gamble. On Thursday and Friday, two officers were arrested and charged with gambling related offenses in two different states.
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Red Eye Tourneys at Grand Vegas

Any casino player hopes they can opt for their favorite wagering time. However, many online casino players have the demand of working hours. Some players would prefer wagering during certain times, believing it is lucky for them.
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Federal Undercover Operation Shows How Big Online Gambling Is In US

The recent online gambling bust in Maryland involved setting up a fake payment processor netted over $33 million in processed bets. That should be enough for federal lawmakers to see just how many Americans need to be protected.
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Mobile Gaming Coming Whether Nevada Approves It Or Not

Mobile gambling is the next generation in wagering, and the world is starting to see that gamblers are looking for accessibility. While Nevada lawmakers discuss the issue, they should know that mobile gaming is coming regardless of the law.
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Las Vegas Casino Turns To Shania Twain To Increase Attendance

Caesars Palace was looking for increased attendance, and Shania Twain was searching for a way to show her creative side. The two have partnered on a contract that will have Twain performing at Caesars for at least the next two years.
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Mississippi, Nevada, And New Jersey Gaming Industries Under Fire

Gaming industries that have been the cornerstone of casinos in the US are under fire from other states that are providing increased competition. Mississippi, Nevada, Louisiana, and New Jersey casinos are watching revenues decline.
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Governor Quinn Now On The Clock With Gambling Expansion Bill

Illinois lawmakers have spoken, and now they are testing the resolve of Governor Pat Quinn. The governor said a couple of weeks ago he would not approve large scale gambling expansion, but now legislators have approved such a bill.
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Tropicana Casino Getting Hammered By Gamblers In Recent Weeks

Atlantic City casinos cannot afford these days one high roller having a lucky streak. For the Tropicana Casino & Resort, the news keeps getting worse as a second high roller has taken the casino for over $5 million.
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Resorts Sets The Precedent For More Sex In Atlantic City Casinos

When Resorts unveiled their new strategy last month of having cocktail waitresses dress in skimpy outfits, other Atlantic City casinos took notice. Now, the Tropicana is set to make a similar move, only with dealers.
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Ameristar Casino Makes Bridge Offer In Indiana

Ameristar Casino in northwestern Indiana has made an offer to the state to help rebuild a bridge that has been closed, but the deal could be hinging on gambling expansion in Illinois.
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Bodog Stays Ahead Of The Curve With Online Gambling Domain Name

While many of their contemporaries were being indicted by the US Department of Justice, Bodog, one of the biggest online gambling companies in the world, changed their domain name from Bodog.com, to Bodog.eu.
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Xenophon Continues Anti-Online Gambling Crusade In Australia

Nick Xenophon has long been a lawmakers against land-based gambling, but with his anti-casino work not even complete, Xenophon has already turned his attention to online gambling.
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Francis K. of MT Played the Ponies and Won $35K Playing Derby Dollars

The Kentucky Derby may be over but that didn�??t stop Francis K. of MT from racking up the cash playing Derby Dollars online slot machine �?? making Franacis our top winner for the day.While Francis stuck to one of his favorite slot machines, Justin.......
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Memorial Day Brings Positive Gambling Bill Vote In Nevada Senate

Nevada moved another step closer to Internet gambling on Monday when senators voted in favor of a bill that will allow gambling in hotel rooms and other areas of casino resorts in Las Vegas.
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Illinois House Passes Landmark Casino Gambling Bill

A bill that was considered a long shot just a few weeks ago has now become one of the biggest landmark victories for gambling expansion in Illinois history. The legislation passed by the House will bring five new casinos to the state.
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MGM China Gaming Stock Has A Strong Day On Hong Kong Market

MGM China could not have picked a better time to enter the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. With a gambling boom taking place in Macau, MGM China had a strong first day on the market, rising six percent.
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Gambling Expansion Bill Passes Illinois Executive Committee

A showdown may be looming between Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and member of the House. The Executive Committee approved a gambling expansion bill Friday that Quinn is vehemently opposed to, setting up a possible power struggle.
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Up, Up, Up, Goes The Macau Casino Gambling Revenue In May

The Macau casino gambling industry continued to exhibit why it is the number one market for casinos in the world in May. Macau casinos experienced a forty-two percent increase in May.
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St. Charles Smoking Ban To Exclude Ameristar Casino

The St. Charles Council voted in favor of placing a smoking ban question on the ballot next year, allowing voters to decide whether the ban becomes law. Even if the ban passes, Ameristar Casino would be exempt.
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Australia Government Cracking Down On In-Game Betting

The Australian government is considering many different options when it comes to curbing gambling addiction in the country. One of those plans is to slow the rapid growth of in-game betting that has become popular among Australian gamblers.
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Online Gambling Bill Signed By Governor Branstad In Iowa

Governor Terry Branstad moved his state one step closer to becoming the first state in the US to regulate online gambling. Branstad signed a bill on Thursday that will ensure an online poker debate next year.
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