All Systems Go For Casinos In Ohio With Penn National Deal

This week, Governor John Kasich successfully reached deals with both casino developers in Ohio. After reaching an agreement earlier in the week with Rock Gaming, Kasich completed a deal with Penn National on Friday. more

Prosecutor Linking McGrgeo To Gilley In Alabama Gambling Trial

When Country Crossings developer Ronnie Gilley pleaded guilty to bribery charges in Alabama, gambling ally Milton McGrgeor's case was dealt a big blow. This week, prosecutors have been linking Gilley to McGregor in the gambling case. more

Illinois Gambling Expansion Hinges On Legislative Meeting

In a bit of a backwards twist, legislators are meeting with Governor Pat Quinn in Illinois to discuss a gambling expansion bill that has already been passed. The bill is expected to be vetoed by Quinn unless it is scaled back. more

NFL Players May Lose Millions From Alabama Gambling Trial

Over two dozen NFL players could stand to lose millions of dollars they invested in a gambling operation in Alabama if the Milton McGregor trial goes poorly. more

Louisiana Casinos Not Experiencing Much Revenue Movement

Louisiana casinos have not seen much growth in their gaming revenue in April and May, but the fact that they are not losing revenue over the same periods in 2010 has some gaming analysts encouraged. more

Nova Scotia Spending More Government Funds On Gambling Reports

The Nova Scotia government was apparently unhappy with the last report that it commissioned, so lawmakers have authorized a second report, just two years after the initial report came out. more

Governor Quinn Feeling The Pressure To Pass Illinois Gambling Bill

Governor Pat Quinn has many groups on his side when it comes to a possible veto of a gambling bill that has recently come to his desk. What Quinn is finding out, however, is that there are even more people who want the bill approved. more

Massachusetts Gambling Expansion Close As DiMasi Faces Trial

Massachusetts lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on what should eventually be large-scale gambling expansion in the state. The person responsible for delaying that process, Salvatore DiMasi, is preparing to stand trial. more

Detroit Tigers Give Gamblers A Reason To Take A Deep Breath

The Detroit Tigers were picked by many to win the American League Central division this season, but early on the Tigers were struggling. After reclaiming first place Tuesday, gamblers now can take a deep breath. more

Grospellier Battling For WSOP Seven Card Stud Championship

Bertrand Grospellier is continuing a strong run of late for professional players at the 2011 World Series of Poker. Grospellier is one of two players left in the Seven Card Stud World Championship event. more

Maryland Study To Be Used To Help Prevent Problem Gambling

Maryland has gone farther than most states when it comes to preventing and treating problem gambling. A recent study is set to be used to help the state even further in its effort to slow gambling addiction. more

Nevada Regulators Expect To Meet Online Gambling Deadlines

Governor Brian Sandoval has signed two pieces of legislation, one that will allow gambling in hotel rooms, and the other that instructs regulators to begin the online gambling licensing process. more

Darren Woods The Latest Bracelet Winner At World Series Of Poker

Event number nineteen at the World Series of Poker is in the books, and it is Darren Woods that is walking away with the top prize of $213,431 in the Limit Hold'em/Six handed tournament. more

Despite Finals Loss, Heat Again The NBA Betting Favorites For 2012

The Miami Heat were not even twenty-four hours removed from losing the NBA Finals when odds makers again installed them as the team to beat next season. Miami is a 2/1 betting favorite to avenge their finals loss. more

Ohio Casino Construction Workers Heading Back To Work This Week

Gambling is coming in the state of Ohio after Rock Gaming and the state reached an agreement during negotiations this past week. Construction workers were called back to work on Monday, good news for hundreds of Ohio residents. more

High-Powered Lawmaker Barton Joins US Online Gambling Push

The online gambling movement at a federal level the past few years has lacked a key Republican to support the end of prohibition. That key Republican has finally surfaced in Conservative Texas lawmaker Joe Barton. more

Riley Excused From Testifying As Gambling Case Begins In Alabama

Governor Robert Riley was spared from having to testify in a trial he helped create in Alabama. A federal judge ruled that the defense did not show proper relevance for Riley to be forced to testify in the corruption case. more

Rio In Las Vegas Packed As Juanda Upends Hellmuth In WSOP Event

The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino was packed on Saturday night with poker fans who came and watched John Juanda pull off a legendary victory over Phil Hellmuth in the No-Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball World Championship event. more

Riley Still At Center Of Alabama Gambling Scandal

Even after leaving office, former Governor Robert Riley has remained in the center of the gambling issue in Alabama. Attorneys in a bribery case are arguing over whether Riley should be forced to testify. more

Wilkie Being Criticized On Gambling Reform From His Own Party

Independent Andrew Wilkie has had his party behind him for most of his push for gambling reform in Australia, but now lawmakers are coming out against such reform on a grand scale. more