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September 30, 2007

Florida Supreme Court Postpones Slots Trial

Florida's Supreme Court decided Thursday to postpone a decision regarding a state constitutional amendment that allows slot machines in south Florida, which may be invalidated due to forged petition signatures.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Sunday, September 30, 2007 - 12:38 | Comments(0)
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September 25, 2007

Casino Expels Woman for Showing Cleavage

The staff at Christchurch Casino in New Zealand told a British gambler to leave the casino because she was showing too much cleavage, which offended other patrons.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 13:33 | Comments(0)
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September 23, 2007

Atlantic City Casino Settles for $1.2 Million Over Toilet Accident Lawsuit

A 74-year-old woman from Philadelphia will be paid $1.2 million in a settlement with the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City after she was injured when her toilet seat broke and she fell top the floor.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Sunday, September 23, 2007 - 13:57 | Comments(1)
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September 20, 2007

WSOPE Won by 19-Year-Old Annette Obrestad

The surprising winner of the Main Event of the WSOPE (World Series of Poker Europe) on Tuesday night is a 19 year old woman from Norway, the youngest WSOP bracelet winner ever.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 14:27 | Comments(0)
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September 19, 2007

Surprising Results in UK Problem Gambling Survey

A report issued today by the Gambling Commission in the United Kingdom shows that problem gambling in the country has not increased in the past eight years.

Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 11:26 | Comments(0)
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September 17, 2007

Poker Den's The Big Game Airs Today

The Big Game 2, taking place today, September 17th, is sure to attract a number of top names. Among those confirmed are: Phil Hellmuth, Tony G, Dave 'Devilfish' Ulliot, Chris 'Jesus' Ferguson and Liz Lieu.
Posted By James Kirk | Monday, September 17, 2007 - 14:18 | Comments(0)
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UK Tax Review Could Hit Players Pockets

The last 5 years has seen an explosion in the number of casino's running regular poker tournaments to their players. These tournaments vary widely in entrance fee, with a fixed participation fee charged by the casino which is subject to VAT.

Posted By James Kirk | Monday, September 17, 2007 - 11:35 | Comments(0)
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September 16, 2007

Harrah’s Casinos to Go Smoke Free in Atlantic City

Harrah’s Entertainment, owner of four casinos in Atlantic City, decided with a September 15 deadline for providing plans for an enclosed smoke free section on its casino floors to make its gambling floorspace fume free.

Posted By Bill Hash | Sunday, September 16, 2007 - 07:53 | Comments(0)
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September 11, 2007

August Continues Yearlong Casino Decline in Atlantic City

2007 has proved to be a challenge for the casinos in the seaside resort. So far this year every month except March has shown a decline in the win totals of the industry compared to the corresponding month in 2006.

Posted By Bill Hash | Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 07:21 | Comments(0)
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September 10, 2007

First Ever WSOPE Bracelet Winner is Thomas Bihl

The first winner of a WSOP bracelet outside of the United States is Thomas Bihl from Germany, who came on top in the £2,500 HORSE tournament that kicked off the first run of the WSOPE.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Monday, September 10, 2007 - 08:58 | Comments(0)
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2007 USPC Poker Tournament Taps YouDesignWeCreate.com to Create Bracelet

Custom jewelry manufacturer YouDesignWeCreate.com announces creating the winner's bracelet for the 2007 USPC Poker Tournament.
Posted By Tom Travis | Monday, September 10, 2007 - 08:18 | Comments(0)
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September 9, 2007

Casino Workers in Halifax Win Overwhelming Victory in Union Vote

Workers at the Casino and representatives of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) are now celebrating an overwhelming victory for gaming sector employees in Halifax, Canada.
Posted By Tom Travis | Sunday, September 9, 2007 - 14:34 | Comments(0)
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September 6, 2007

Church Accountant Stole £70,000 to Fund Gambling Addiction

A British accountant who stole £70,000 from two churches he worked for to fund his gambling addiction has been jailed for 16 months.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Thursday, September 6, 2007 - 14:33 | Comments(0)
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Las Vegas Hilton Announces MiG Flight Experience Program

The resort's best casino customers will have the opportunity to personally experience the thrill and excitement of flying in a genuine Soviet-era high-performance military jet aircraft.
Posted By Grant Nelson | Thursday, September 6, 2007 - 12:29 | Comments(0)
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September 5, 2007

Ohio Attorney General Files Suit Against Gambling Parlors

Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann today filed four complaints seeking preliminary injunctions against gambling parlors in Belmont and Licking counties.
Posted By Tom Travis | Wednesday, September 5, 2007 - 12:40 | Comments(0)
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September 4, 2007

Bart Simpson to Host Charity Poker Event?

Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, will host the second annual Monte Carlo Night, a benefit poker tournament for the Devonshire PALS (Police Activities League Supporters) Youth Center.
Posted By Suzanne Moore | Tuesday, September 4, 2007 - 14:28 | Comments(0)
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September 3, 2007

New Survey Indicates Rise in Gambling Addiction in the UK

The results of the Gambling Prevalence Study, which will be published at the end of the month, will show that there is a rising problem of gambling addiction in the UK.
Posted By Jeremy Hopkins | Monday, September 3, 2007 - 12:40 | Comments(0)
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September 2, 2007

Casino Inspector's Statement About Tropicana Puts Business at Peril

A gaming inspector currently stationed at the Tropicana Casino and Resort filed a report recently claiming that one of seven support columns was bulging outward on the original building housing the casino built over ten years ago.
Posted By Bill Hash | Sunday, September 2, 2007 - 07:26 | Comments(0)
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