Illlinois racing to be international hub for Web gambling – Quad City Times

CBS2 Chicago Illlinois racing to be international hub for Web gamblingQuad City TimesSPRINGFIELD — 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.Ill. Senate president champions online gamblingBusinessWeekExpanding Internet [...]

Compulsive gambler bans himself from Ohio casino – NECN

Akron Beacon Journal Compulsive gambler bans himself from Ohio casinoNECN"It's a wonderful thing knowing that it's illegal to step foot in a casino," said Justin Gale, a Mayfield Heights resident who quit gambling last year and was the first Ohioan approved for the "Voluntary Exclusion" program. To be placed on the list, …Ohio to release [...]

NWI gambling boat revenues hit headwinds – nwitimes.com

NWI gambling boat revenues hit headwindsnwitimes.comRevenues at Northwest Indiana casinos declined across the board in April, reflecting a statewide trend. Revenues sagged an overall 9.65 percent at the five Northwest Indiana casinos in April, with each boat realizing lower revenues during the month … and more »

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.Our Opinion: More gambling a bad betThe [...]

Legal fight over gambling in Ohio still being waged – Toledo Blade

Legal fight over gambling in Ohio still being wagedToledo Blade"We believe in the process," said Rob Walgate, vice president of the Ohio Roundtable, an ardent gambling opponent and plaintiff in the lawsuit. "The people spoke when they passed the constitutional amendment and said they want four casinos," he said. and more »

Pennsylvania leads US in tax windfall from gambling – The News Journal

Bloomberg Pennsylvania leads US in tax windfall from gamblingThe News JournalRalph 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 than any state for three years …Gambling Revenue for the State [...]

Minnesota is taking the lead on e-gambling – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Minneapolis Star Tribune Minnesota is taking the lead on e-gamblingMinneapolis Star TribuneThe Vikings stadium deal is unleashing the biggest expansion of Minnesota charitable gambling in 25 years while ushering in electronic gaming on a scale not seen anywhere else in the country. Vendors of the new electronic pulltabs and bingo games …

Gambling charge influences decision to not renew contracts for 2 Cleveland marinas – Plain Dealer

Plain Dealer Gambling charge influences decision to not renew contracts for 2 Cleveland marinasPlain DealerCLEVELAND, Ohio — A gambling charge filed last summer against the former operator of two state-managed Cleveland marinas is one reason the company was not offered new contracts this year, an Ohio Department of Natural Resources spokesman said. and more »

Gambling expansion expected to get another look in legislature – Suburban Life Publications

Chicago Tribune Gambling expansion expected to get another look in legislatureSuburban Life PublicationsBy DOUG FINKE 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. Pat Quinn will soften his …Slots at [...]

Casino developer: ‘Oversaturation’ can backfire – SouthCoastToday.com

The Star-Ledger – NJ.com Casino developer: 'Oversaturation' can backfireSouthCoastToday.comOwner David Cordish warns that the expansion of casino gambling can't go unchecked forever. “I don't know how we can control the politicians; they certainly don't understand the word 'oversaturation,'” Cordish said. FILE – In a Feb.Developer: Pols can't keep approving new casinosWall Street JournalCasino developer fears [...]

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