| Rocker Heads Gambling Event for Charity | 26 Oct 2005 |
| Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neil’s “Off The Strip” poker gambling event will be partially sponsored by the Small Town Poker Tour. All proceeds generated from the gambling event will benefit the T. J. Martell Foundation, which is an organization formed by members of the music industry. The organization is devoted to incorporating innovative life saving research into the treatment of AIDS, cancer and leukemia. |
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| Governor Supports Onshore Gambling Bill | 19 Oct 2005 |
| Haley Barbour who is the governor of the state of Mississippi is in favor of allowing offshore gambling ships to be situated on land in order to minimize the structural threat from Hurricanes. Several of the 13 gambling facilities operating in Biloxi, Gulfport and Bay St. Louis have suffered severe damages as a result of Hurricane Katrina, ripping walls and tossing barges onto buildings and highways. |
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| Louisiana Governor Opposes Gambling Bill | 18 Oct 2005 |
| It’s a known fact that the gambling industry can serve as a catalyst to the economy by providing jobs. Whenever a new casino opens, it creates thousands of job opportunities to the local community. No other economy has suffered more as a result of Hurricane Katrina than New Orleans’. With that in mind, why is Louisiana Governor, Kathleen Blanco, so adamantly against legislation that will expand gambling in her state? |
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| Gambling Boom in Southeast Asia | 16 Oct 2005 |
| Southeast Asia is shaping up as the gambling capital of the Far East. There are already 77 land based gambling facilities operating from within the area, generating more than $13 in profits. The most puzzling thing about it is that with nearly 80 gambling facilities, only 4 operate on land. There rest of the gambling activity takes place aboard cruse ships or at illegal gambling establishments. |
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| Gambling in Louisiana Casino Resumes | 15 Oct 2005 |
| The Treasure Chest Casino in Kenner in Louisiana, has recently resumed all gambling activities. The gambling resort which is owned by the Boyd Gaming Corporation opened its doors on last Monday for the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck the US gulf coast. Even though the gambling resort suffered only mild damages, it remained closed given the tragedy that has stricken area. |
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| Kentucky Teachers are Pro Gambling | 13 Oct 2005 |
| You normally wouldn’t expect educators to support a bill that would facilitate gambling. However, Jefferson County Teachers Association in Kentucky is in favor of a legislation that will allow citizens to decide whether to allow casino-style gambling from within horse tracks. Kentucky teachers are hoping that some of the gambling revenues generated for the state as a result of this bill will be canalled to public schools. |
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| Gambling in Vegas Remains Unfazed By Gas Prices | 12 Oct 2005 |
| The rise in gasoline prices has had a resounding effect on global economy. However, experts predict that at least one industry will remain virtually unaffected as a result of the recent increase. Truism experts dismiss claims that the Las Vegas gambling industry stand to suffer as a result of the rise is gas prices. |
