Illlinois racing to be international hub for Web gambling
Quad City Times
SPRINGFIELD — 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 gamblingBusinessWeek
Expanding Internet gambling deserves OKSouthtownStar
Illinois legislative leaders eye gambling as for budget illsQuincy Herald Whig
Bluff Magazine -WJBC News -Peoria Journal Star (blog)
all 29 news articles »

Compulsive gambler bans himself from Ohio casino
NECN
"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 major study on gamblingAkron Beacon Journal
Ohio lawmakers delay compromise on gambling billBusinessWeek
Ohio Delays Vote on Gambling Bill Until Next WeekCleveland Leader

all 65 news articles »

NWI gambling boat revenues hit headwinds
nwitimes.com
Revenues 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
By 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 State Journal-Register
Forum: Gambling expansion needed nowSouthtownStar
Slots at tracks a possibility? MaybeThe Capitol Fax Blog (blog)

all 23 news articles »

Legal fight over gambling in Ohio still being waged
Toledo 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
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 than any state for three years …
Gambling Revenue for the State of Nevada Falls for the First Time in Five MonthsMarketWatch (press release)
The Best Way to Invest in the Global Gambling SurgeTheStreet.com
Casino developer: Unchecked expasion will harm industryTheDay.com
MassLive.com
all 29 news articles »

Minnesota is taking the lead on e-gambling
Minneapolis Star Tribune
The 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
CLEVELAND, 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
By 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 tracks a possibility? MaybeThe Capitol Fax Blog (blog)

all 123 news articles »

Casino developer: 'Oversaturation' can backfire
SouthCoastToday.com
Owner 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 Journal
Casino developer fears gambling glut in NortheastPocono Record
Supply-side gambleWorcester Telegram

all 384 news articles »