The United States Senate is working on the Internet Gambling Bill. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist says it will not reach the Senate floor for a vote before the August recess. The Senate Bill is virtually identical to the Bill passed in the House of Representatives.

The trading shares of BetOnSports have plunged to a record low, dropping twenty four percent, after the chief executive officer, David Carruthers, was detained in Texas by US authorities. The situation prompted suspension of BetOnSports shares on the market.

The gambling bill recently approved in US House of Representatives has garnered renewed attention and popularity as eleven individuals, including top officials of BetOnSports, were charged in connection with online gambling crimes.

Aside from BetOnSports David Caruthers, ten more individuals were included in a recent indictment by United States authorities against BetInSports for racketeering, tax evasion and illegal sports wagering.

Interactive Gaming Holdings has launched OpenBet Casino with Premier Bet. Chairman and Chief Executive of Interactive Gaming Holdings, Thomas Taule, announced their casino product will soon be replicated on other platforms to meet users desires.

The United States is confronted by the consistently increasing popularity of online gambling. The Congress has yet to pass a law which limits or regulates the online gaming industry and the public is starting to clamor for something.

Lobbyists in the U.S. are getting more and more restless on the lack of a federal law against online gambling. Lawmakers are expected to cast their votes on the measure soon but gamers believe online gambling is unstoppable.

The governments decision to allow gambling advertisements on television is morally wrong. It will encourage more people to gamble. Even the younger generation will have an attraction to what they see on television.

Harrahs Entertainment and the Narragansett are spending $650,000 for advertisements alone to help garner support for a constitutional amendment in Rhode Island to allow them to build a casino in West Warwick.

Indian tribes spoke out during a House of Representatives meeting requesting a change to the National Labor Relations Board policy to allow them an exemption from labor laws. Indian casinos want to be treated as traditional businesses.

A 54-year-old Sigma Companys president, Yoshi Yamaki, has been arrested for using the companys money to sustain his gambling addiction. Over a 7 year period he used over $6 million dollars of the companies funds. If convicted he may face 10 years imprisonment.

Tohono Oodham Gaming Enterprises has named welcomed Scott Sirois as their new Chief Executive. Sirois has a strong background in casino mangement and development and will be astrong addition to the group as they continue to build and develop the new Desert Diamond Casino.

Ontario is planning to ban all advertisements of illegal betting sites and online gambling sites that are not regulated by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. The Bill is currently being debated for further consideration.

Three of the nineteen casinos of Macao were included in the Forbes list of Hottest Casinos. The three casinos are Hotel Lisboa, Mandarin Oriental and Sands Macao. Macao is considered to be the Las Vegas of Asia and is growing every year.

Secretary Tam Pak Yuen reiterated the stand of the Macao government not to allow foreign croupiers to protect the employment opportunities for the local residents of Macao. The Macao Government does allow casinos to hire foreign workers in management positions.

PartyGaming saw a forty nine percent increase on their second quarter revenues. CEO Mitch Garber has announced that PartyGaming will have a wide expansion program that will includes Asia, South America and Europe.

The eight annual casino night of G.F.W.C. Williston Junior Womens Clubs will be held on August 19, 2006 at the Williston Golf and Country Club. This years event will benefit the Levy County School Foundations Teacher Classroom Grants.

The ACCC decision was anticipated by the business love triangle among Tabcorp, UNiTAB and Tattersall. UNiTAB says nothing is predictable right now and that they will continue to delay their shareholders meeting until they hear back from the ACCC.

Tabcorp believes Unitab holders have made up their minds on which bid to take - theirs or rival Tattersals? Tabcorp points out they are offering Unitab more value for money, but Tattersal hasnt said anything if they are increasing their offer as a response.

A bill that seeks to ban online gambling has been passed in the House of Representatives and is now pending approval in the Senate. The US House of Representatives voted 317-93 in favor of the bill.

Bodog.com has been recognized by Card Player Magazine with seven awards from 2006 in their Casino Player awards for 2006. The magazine gave the awards for Bodog.coms merit of giving 'a large assortment of wagering options, high limits, state of the art software, personal attention and 24-7 customer ...

The online gambling industrys future in the US is seriously threatened by the passing of an anti online gambling bill in the US House of Representatives. The bill seeks to ban banks and credit card companies to handle transactions made for online gambling.

Tony Blair stood by his deputy, saying that he has not yet seen evidence that John Prescott has interfered in any way in the selection process for Britains first super casino. Asked if Prescott would be stepping in for him next month, he said Prescott would be standing in for him 'as normal'.

The relocation of a riverboat casino from New Orleans to Amelia has been approved by voters from St. Mary Parish and is set to be opened by November. The former Belle of the Orleans shall be renamed Belle of Amelia.

Harvey Whittemore and Peppermill Casinos were denied their plans for a hotel casino on Pyramid Highway by the planning commission. Supporters of the casino said they will appeal the decision.

Blair expressed support for Prescott by coming to his defense at an interview with BBC one. When asked if the scandal-riddled Prescott will be taking over for him next month when he takes his vacation, he replied Prescott will, 'as normal'.

PartyGaming has bought Gamebookers, the online betting firm. According to PartyGaming, the company will accept bets from U.S. citizens despite the current legislation in front of the U.S. Congress.

The Casino Affiliate Convention, one of the largest business events of the gaming industry, will have its 4th Annual Casino Affiliate Convention Event on September 14-15, 2006 at Stardust Resort and Casino. The event brings together all the affiliates in a single location.

Poarch Creek Band submitted a request to allow casino gaming in Alabama. To the contrary, Alabama Attorney General King submitted an opposition letter that says he is against the expansion of casino gaming in their state.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has yet to renders its decision on Tabcorps bold bid for UNiTAB, while rival Tattersals keeps the full details of its bid hidden until the verdict is announced. Amid all the anticipation, one thing is clear, UNiTAB shareholders are in a very ...

The Meadows racetrack in Pennsylvania has hired a Buffalo firm as construction manager. LPCiminelli of Buffalo, New York has been hired for the $450 million Meadows Racetrack and Casino.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) needs another fortnight to study Tabcorps bold bid for Unitab. Tabcorp is confident they are only a few steps away to closing the deal.

Blairs second in command John Prescott may be getting away with a mild rebuke after the handing over of Parliamentary watchdog Sir Philip Mawers report on his investigation of Prescott. He is believed to be let off the hook easily due to his swift registration of the Colorado ranch visit after the i ...

Reports say that John Prescott may be getting away with a 'slap on the wrist' over his stay at the ranch of US casino tycoon Philip Anschutz. Prescott likewise condemned allegations of corruption.

Despite the implementation of the Scottish smoking ban in March, Stanley Leisure, which is Britains biggest casino operator in Scotland, has not been affected. On the contrary they have almost doubled their annual profits.

A House of Representatives committee has approved a bill that will change the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. If approved, the bill would make it illegal for tribes to 'reservation shop.' The bill willnot affect existing application though such as that of the Cowlitz Tribe.

Mexican Senator-elect Jose Julian Sacramento of Matamoros and his party are hoping to expand gambling laws in Mexico to allow the development of slot machine casinos along the US-Mexican border to increase tourism and revenues for the impoverished country.

Gold Reef Resorts has undertaken a R240 Million expansion plan of their South African Gold Reef City Casino. The project is expected to be completed in November of 2007 and will see the updating of the entire casino in addition to new construction projects.

The Anti-Internet Gaming Bill is unlikely to pass the US Senate anytime soon. With a month long recess coming up the Senate is focusing on other items and willnto look into the bill until after the recess.

The Chickasaws Enterprise has opened the largest casino in Oklahoma, the Riverwind Casino. Riverwind casino is the eighteenth casino for Chickasaws Enterprise and will feature a host of gaming opportunities and entertainment.

Recent conflicts between Israel and Lebanon are exploited by gambling sites, offering wagering possibilities for war outcomes, winning sides and other fighting related factors.

Prescotts men might take the blame for failing to ensure that gifts from Anschutz were properly documented. His permanent secretary might also be taking the fall for allegedly telling Prescott that the controversial Colorado ranch trip did not need to be declared, for the reason that it was an 'offi ...

During a heated discussion in the Parliament, Prescott repeatedly denied allegations of corruption over his relationship with Philip Anschutz. Prescott said he 'totally rejects' the insinuation.

Prescott is expected to get a 'slap on the wrist' for breaking Parliamentary rules with his stay at the estate of a super casino bidder. It is believed that the findings of Parliamentary watchdog Sir Philip Mawer in his investigation is not so grave as to force Prescott to resign.

Prescott is expected to get a mild rebuke over failing to register his visit to casino tycoon Philip Anschutz ranch and the gifts he received from him. On heated Commons exchanges July 19, Prescott decried accusations of corruption pertaining to his relationship with the super casino bidder.

Casino Windsor in Canada is laying off more than 300 employees to alleviate their business losses. The main issue that the management claims is the cause of the closure: the smoking ban.

A Scottish couple is suing Caesars Las Vegas for negligence after their daughter found a used condom in their room and put it in her mouth. The plaintiffs claim they had to go through 'shock, horror, fear, anxiety and distress' over the incident.

Parliamentary watchdog Sir Philip Mawer has submitted his findings on the investigation he conducted regarding John Prescott. The report would contain information on whether Prescott indeed broke rules over failing to declare hospitality and gifts he receieved from casino tycoon Philip Anschutz.

Blair defended Prescott in an interview saying his deputy would be stepping in for him 'as normal' when he takes his vacation next month. Over Prescotts relationship with a super casino bidder, he asked, 'Why, why should we not want him to come and do this?'