Current Gambling News Today

WHAT DO YOU THINK: Brimbank Council gambling on rate rise
BRIMBANK Council wants gambling venues to pay double the rates of other commercial venues.

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:50:58 -0700

Quinn dismisses gambling as 'shiny' distraction
Rebuffing talk of new legislation that would expand gambling in Illinois, Gov. Pat Quinn urged the legislature Monday to pass bills to restructure the state’s Medicaid and pension programs, two of the largest drains on Illinois’ budget.

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:46:47 -0700

Gambling presentation in Harleysville highlights the odds
The main focus of a May 10 program at Encore Experiences at Harleysville was on senior citizens and gambling, but before it was over, participants were also swapping advice on avoiding frauds by callers or over the Internet.

Sun, 20 May 2012 22:46:44 -0700

Gambling addictions, suicides come with opening of casinos
CLEVELAND - No doubt plenty of business has been generated by the recent opening of Horseshoe Casino Cleveland. But it does come with a price for those who have a gambling addiction.

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:04:21 -0700

Vikings stadium: Minnesota bets big on e-gambling
Minnesota is betting big that bringing technology to small-dollar bar gambling will draw a surge of new players whose wagers will help build a $975 million football stadium for the Vikings.

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:26:13 -0700