Archive for May, 2009

Illinois Senate Approves Major Gambling Expansion

Though the plan has been approved by the Senate, now heads to the House, where Speaker Michael Madigan has declared expanded gambling a…

Online Gambling Looking Good To Washington

Congressman Barney Frank’s latest attempt to lift the ban imposed under the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, is gathering momentum among…

Casino Companies May Look To Massachusetts

The state already has gambling with a lottery and pari-mutuel wagering at horse and dog tracks, but with a revenue shortfall legislators are taking a look at…

Delaware Supreme Court Says OK To Sports Betting

The biggest opposition for sports betting in the state has been the National Football League. An attorney for the NFL had argued sports betting involved…

Shinnecock Indians Take First Step Toward New York Casino

The Shinnecocks see a casino in close proximity to the Hamptons as a way to lift their members out of poverty…