Louisiana Casinos Brace For Yet Another Possible Natural Disaster

Louisiana casinos have been through this before six years ago, which is why preparing for the possible devastation of a storm such as Tropical Storm lee has casino executives cautious. more

The Wait Is Over For College Football Gamblers

The long wait of an entire off season has come to an end for college football bettors, and when a majority of teams kick off their season tomorrow, millions of dollars will be at stake in Las Vegas sports books. more

Massachusetts Lawmakers Return With Gambling Bill Push Prepared

Massachusetts lawmakers return to work next week, and when they arrive back, they will be greeted by a gambling proposal that has the backing of the Governor, House speaker, and Senate president. more

DC Council Members Getting Cold Feet Over Online Poker Operation

Washington D.C.'s city council was prepared to allow the lottery to launch an online poker site this fall. Instead, it appears that the council is going to examine the plan further before giving the go ahead. more

Chinese Gambling Continue To Fuel Record Macau Gambling Revenue

Chinese gamblers are in the midst of fueling one of the largest gambling explosions in the history of the casino industry. Macau gaming revenue was up a record fifty-seven percent in August. more

Casino Jackpot Winner Has Money Stolen On Ride Home

It was supposed to be a joyous ride home for Jana Rajchl after she won a $30,000 jackpot at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa. Instead, Rajchl had her winnings stolen in a robbery on the way home. more

Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds Improving After Suspensions

It is not often that a college football team has players suspended by the NCAA and improves their betting odds in the process, but that is the case of the Miami Hurricanes, who dodged a major bullet Tuesday. more

World Poker Tour Legends Of Poker Tourney Down To Three Players

The World Poker Tour's Legends of Poker tournament has reached the final stages, with only three players remaining. Ken Aldridge is the current chip leader as the players will battle for top billing through the night. more

Seminoles Continue Casino Expansion While Las Vegas Execs Wait

The Seminoles are doing as much expansion as possible in Florida before the big Las Vegas companies get their hands around the gaming industry in the Sunshine State. The latest expansion is coming at their Tampa facility. more

Problem Gambling Group Throws Support Behind Casino Plan

Top ranking lawmakers in Massachusetts have thrown their support behind a casino gambling expansion plan, and now the Massachusetts Council on Problem Gambling has backed the part of the bill dealing with prevention and treatment. more

New Four Winds Gaming Facility Opens In Michigan

The state of Michigan now has another gaming facility to help combat the economy. The Four Winds Hartford opened on Tuesday night with thousands of people filing in to see the new attraction. more

Judge Asks Defense Lawyers Why Alabama Gambling Saga Should End

US District Judge Myron Thompson wants to hear from both prosecutors and defense attorneys on what the next step should be in the Alabama gaming corruption case saga. Prosecutors want a retrial, while defense attorneys seek dismissal. more

NFL Bettors To Count On Vick For Six Years After Contract Extension

NFL gamblers can be a fickle group, but they are known to have their favorite teams and players. Michael Vick's six year extension with the Philadelphia Eagles means that gamblers will live and die by the Eagles QB in the future. more

Full Tilt Poker Lawyers Claims Company Wants To Pay Players Back

Full Tiult Poker has been going through a rough financial stretch since Black Friday, but over the weekend attorney Jeff Ifrah claimed that the company is working dilligently to pay back former customers. more

Massachusetts Residents Excited About Propsects Of Casino Resorts

The debate has been taking place for so long that Massachusetts residents have stopped getting excited about possible new casinos. With new legislation, however, looking like a slam dunk, residents are now filled with anticipation. more

Hickey Plays Political Game With Position On Chicago Gambling Bill

Jim Hickey wants to win the 11th Congressional District nomination in next year's election, which is why it comes as no shock that Hickey has come out against a new casino in Chicago. more

Fantasy Football Betting Centers On Running Backs And QB's

The fantasy football season is right around the corner and this week will be busy for owners. As is usually the case, running backs and quarterbacks are at a premium. more

Mexico Turns Up Heat On Illegal Gambling After Monterrey Attack

The Mexican government was startled by the attack at Casino Royale that killed fifty-four people, and over the weekend law enforcement started the backlash from the attack by raiding eleven casinos in the city. more

Atlantic City Casinos Reopening Monday After Hurricane Irene

Atlantic City casinos will end their third-ever complete closure on Monday when the facilities reopen for business on Monday. Hurricane Irene caused many closures along the East Coast over the weekend. more

New Hampshire Legislators Gearing Up For Gambling Debates

Now that it appears Massachusetts lawmakers will pass a gambling expansion bill later this year, the attention will turn to New Hampshire, where legislators will take up the debate in the fall months. more