Gambling expansion expected to get another look in Legislature – Northwest Herald

Gambling expansion expected to get another look in LegislatureNorthwest HeraldBy DOUG FINKE – GateHouse News Service SPRINGFIELD — Two key state lawmakers involved in gambling legislation last week flatly predicted the legislature will vote on an expansion bill before the end of the month. The question is whether Gov.Forum: Gambling expansion needed nowSouthtownStar all 16 [...]

Georgia Republicans to vote on casino gambling – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Georgia Republicans to vote on casino gamblingAtlanta Journal ConstitutionBy Aaron Gould Sheinin Columbus — When Republican voters go to the polls for the July 31 primary, they'll get the opportunity to say if Georgia should allow casino gambling with profits benefiting education. AP source: Romneys donate $150k to campaign … and more »

Toronto shouldn’t gamble its waterfront on a casino – Toronto Star

Toronto Star Toronto shouldn't gamble its waterfront on a casinoToronto StarThe social and economic ills associated with casinos are well-known, and have been detailed in these pages — gambling addictions leading to family breakdown, extra costs for policing, a covert “tax on the poor,” money flowing to the owners and the … and more »

State not alone in pursuing online gambling – The Southern

State not alone in pursuing online gamblingThe SouthernSPRINGFIELD — Illinois is not alone in the rush to expand legalized gambling to the Internet. According to US Internet Gambling Regulatory Tracker, nine other states are reviewing legislation dealing with Internet poker and online casino gambling.US legislative activity to increaseInterGame all 3 news articles »

Pennsylvania’s take in gambling tops nation – Lancaster Newspapers

Lancaster Newspapers Pennsylvania's take in gambling tops nationLancaster NewspapersBy ROMY VARGHESE, Bloomberg News Ralph Attarian, a 47-year-old caddy, puffed cigarettes as he played a penny slot machine in Philadelphia's SugarHouse Casino, adding to the pot of money that has helped Pennsylvania reap more tax revenue from gambling …Gambling Revenue for the State of Nevada Falls [...]

Sky Vegas Sings for England With Classic Blackjack Games – Retail Digital (press release)

Sky Vegas Sings for England With Classic Blackjack GamesRetail Digital (press release)LONDON, May 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Sky Vegas' England Blackjack Game one of many variants on much loved old classic Sky Vegas, the thrilling onsite casino leader, is always innovating the casino experience, keeping traditional casino games alive, … and more »

Gambling on the waterfront: Casinos around the world that could serve as … – National Post

CBC.ca Gambling on the waterfront: Casinos around the world that could serve as …National PostBut there is one question that can be contemplated in the meantime: what do other waterfront casinos look like? The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission says it is gathering information to determine just what kind of casino would work in Toronto.Table [...]

Sky Vegas Sings for England With Classic Blackjack Games – Retail Digital (press release)

Sky Vegas Sings for England With Classic Blackjack GamesRetail Digital (press release)LONDON, May 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Sky Vegas' England Blackjack Game one of many variants on much loved old classic Sky Vegas, the thrilling onsite casino leader, is always innovating the casino experience, keeping traditional casino games alive, … and more »

Pennsylvania Leads US in Gaming With Tax Windfall – BusinessWeek

Bloomberg Pennsylvania Leads US in Gaming With Tax WindfallBusinessWeek“In this cycle, residential real estate was one of those things hit the hardest.” The Keystone State is one of 22 raking in casino gambling tax revenue. Yet its tax rates on the games are as much as seven times higher than Nevada's.Pa. table games receipts fall [...]

East Coast Gaming Congress: Revel may put some other Atlantic City casinos out … – Press of Atlantic City

The Star-Ledger – NJ.com East Coast Gaming Congress: Revel may put some other Atlantic City casinos out …Press of Atlantic City“I would be surprised if there isn't,” John Maxwell, director of Jefferies & Co., said of the prospect of casino closings. Zarnett said Atlantic City's market needs to shrink to rid itself of too many [...]

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