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Homer Glen bans video gambling May 17, 2012
Obama is gambling on gays May 16, 2012
US President Barack Obama took a calculated gamble and stepped into the political unknown with his firm public backing for gay marriage, after a long period of personal soul-searching. Mr Obama’s move, in an interview with ABC News, sent seismic waves through pre-election politics and sparked immediate speculation as to whether he has hindered his [...] Read More…
American Canyon gambling sign goes all in May 15, 2012
AMERICAN CANYON — With litigation between the city and its only card room still unresolved, a new billboard near City Hall touting American Canyon as The Gambling Capital of Napa County has raised some eyebrows.Interesting placement aside, however, Napa Valley Casino owner Brian Altizer said hes not using the sign as a shot at the [...] Read More…
O’Malley wants fast action from Md. gambling work group May 13, 2012
Posted at 04:54 PM ET, 05/11/2012 TheWashingtonPost O’Malley wants fast action from Md. gambling work group By John Wagner Construction was underway and slot machines were arriving at Maryland’s largest planned casino, Maryland Live! at Arundel Mills mall, in March. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)In a bid to resolve some of the most difficult [...] Read More…
Gambling Commission to seek delay in takeover of track business May 11, 2012
The Gaming Commission on Tuesday agreed to seek a delay in its prescribed takeover of the states horse and simulcast racing industry, arguing that getting fluent by next month on the intricacies of the racing business will complicate its broader mission of getting casinos up and running. Commission Chairman Stephen Crosby also said the commission [...] Read More…
MLB Gambling Notes: Shaun Marcums crazy BABIP baffles bettors May 5, 2012
I almost spit up my coffee this morning when I read that SHAUN FREAKIN MARCUM is currently tops in all of baseball (starters) in swinging strikes at 15.4% (league average is 8.4%).All of you have seen Marcum pitch and while he throw strikes and doesnt issue many walks, his stuff is more baffling than impressive. [...] Read More…
Canadian Online Gambling Financials in the Aftermath April 28, 2012
Does Your Blood Pressure Rise When You Read About FTP? After the occurrence of Black Friday, the day that shocked the world of online poker and online gambling to its core, as 3 major poker rooms got shut down completely and got their domain named seized alongside the bank accounts. These poker rooms were Absolute [...] Read More…
Gambling With Your Health: The Dangers Of Counterfeit Drugs April 27, 2012
Boric acid. Lead paint. Floor wax. Rat poison. You might expect to find these under your sink, but these substances have also made dangerous appearances where you would least suspect: in counterfeit medicines. Ive seen counterfeit versions of all types of medicines — brand-name, over-the-counter and generic — with treatments for erectile dysfunction at the [...] Read More…
Top Md. Democrats divided over gambling April 26, 2012
Gov. Martin OMalley and Democratic leaders in Marylands General Assembly appear to be in agreement that the Democratic governor should call a special session to pass tax and revenue increases.But they appear to disagree over whether a special session should include discussion of a failed gambling bill, which would have let voters decide this fall [...] Read More…
Gambling feud’s shootings, stabbing spur crackdown in southwest Yonkers April 26, 2012
Yonkers Polices deputy Chief William Cave, left, stands with Mayor Mike Spano on April 21, 2012 at the intersection of Elm and Oak streets with four city councilmen behind them to announce renewed police efforts in the citys southwest quadrant. Cave said there have been three shootings and a stabbing in southwest Yonkers since April [...] Read More…