gambling

Gambling on 5th Ave., tossing in chips worth $25,000 apiece

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:25:24 GMT

Source: www.staradvertiser.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
The all-night games were held in rarefied settings like a suite at the Plaza Hotel. One pink chip was worth $25,000. Masseuses were on hand to help relieve the tension, while the players were fueled by food and drink. And the stakes climbed into the stratosphere, with as much as $2 million on the table to be lost or won. ...

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake on the future of gambling

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:58:27 GMT

Source: www.wbaltv.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake discusses the future of gambling in the city and its link to horse racing. ...

South Carolina Appeals Court says it is OK to sue to get back illegal gambling losses

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:57:55 GMT

Source: www.postandcourier.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- A lawyer says a state Court of Appeals ruling clears the way for gamblers to sue for money they lose by playing illegal gambling machines. ...

Police: Woman stole nearly $250,000 from employer to fuel gambling habit

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:36:53 GMT

Source: www.kmov.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
Bridgeton police say an office manager stole $243,000 from her employer to gamble at the casino. ...

New Jersey moves toward online gambling with proposed regulations

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:44:25 GMT

Source: www.mcall.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Key measures require rules to ensure that players are betting within state borders. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey announced another step on Friday that will bring it closer to launching online gambling, with plans to publish proposed regulations for Internet wagering on June 3. ...

Police bust suspected illegal gambling operating

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:39:00 GMT

Source: www.wtvm.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Police in Birmingham have shut down a recording studio and removed 33 machines they say were being used for illegal gambling. ...

PREAKNESS ANALYSIS: Register gambling writer Dan Nowak breaks down the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:42:20 GMT

Source: nhregister.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
POST/HORSE—ODDS—TRAINER—JOCKEY ...

AARP cancels Florida sweepstakes, blames new state gambling law

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:39:03 GMT

Source: www.miamiherald.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
A new state law cracking down on gambling prompted the nation’s retirees association to eliminate its contests. ...

Elks Lodge treasurer accused of gambling

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:50:12 GMT

Source: www.wptv.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Police say an Elks Lodge member in Sebastian, entrusted with the group's money, gambled away tens of thousands of their dollars. ...

New Jersey Releases Draft Of Proposed Rules For Online Gambling

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:44:44 GMT

Source: www.cardplayer.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
This week, Atlantic City gaming regulators released a draft of proposed regulations for the Garden State’s upcoming online gambling industry. The rules are pretty similar to Nevada’s set. Each of ... ...

AARP cancels FL sweepstakes for granny and grampa, says new gambling law to blame

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:25:12 GMT

Source: miamiherald.typepad.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
@MarcACaputo Sorry, grandma and grandpa. The AARP is blocking Florida residents from participating in its Perfect Path to Retirement $50,000 Giveaway and its forthcoming Grandparents Day Photo Contest because, the group says, of a new state law cracking down on gambling. The law was quickly passed last month after the arrests of 57 people and the resignation of Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll in connection with St. Augustine-based Allied Veterans of the World, which operated a chain of strip-mall mini casinos so-called “Internet cafes.” To close what they said was a loophole exploited by some café companies, lawmakers made sure to eliminate an exception for nonprofit groups that conduct sweepstakes. But that word change, along with a few others, put AARP’s contests potentially in jeopardy. “AARP Florida was surprised by the consequences of this new law,” Jeff Johnson, AARP Florida state director, said in a written statement furnished to The Miami Herald. “While we are disappointed for those of our members who won’t be able to participate in AARP’s contests or sweepstakes,” he said, “we are more concerned for how this could impact other non-profit organizations across the state.” Johnson said the situation was an “unintended consequence,” but only Florida – a retiree-heavy state with the second-largest number of AARP members – won’t be participating in its cash-reward contests. That happens with some frequency in the Legislature, which ...

Monaco: Picasso celebration could be derailed by gambling scandal

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:00:52 GMT

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Monaco's anniversary exhibition of Picasso is in doubt after a billionaire's family name is linked to racketeering, extortion and money laundering. Henry Samuel reports from the principality. ...

Gambling in Texas: all you need to know

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:52:55 GMT

Source: www.slotsofvegas.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Besides being rather fun and exciting activity, gambling is a risky experience at the same time wherever you are playing. If you are not aware of some basic facts about gambling, then you may find yourself in a great loss. Even though knowledge of these facts does not guarantee success, it will still in some ways increase your chances of winning ; so, here is everything you need to know about gambling in Texas. Law above It All! Before proceeding to anything else, let us clear up what counts legal in Texas and what does not; I doubt anyone would want to suddenly encounter that he/she is breaking the law. Charitable bingos and Texas Lottery is of course absolutely legal in Texas; Grey hound racing and pari-mutuel wagering as well. Those who would like to play at Indian casino, raffles or pull-tabs will not be in any trouble either. These forms of gambling are absolutely legal in Texas. Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo The Texas Lottery has been on the market for more than 20 years since 1992. Some of the most popular options include Powerball games, drawing and traditional scratch-off games, etc. As for the charitable gaming, Texas gambling offers Bingo and Raffles. Charitable Bingo Operations Division of Texas Lottery Commissions has given licenses to different non-profit organizations; so do not get surprised if you encounter “Instant Bingo” on your every step. These sessions are usually held thrice a week with the maximum pri ...

SlotoQuest: Gambling Adventure on top of this week’s emerging games on Facebook

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:37:04 GMT

Source: www.insidesocialgames.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Slots game SlotoQuest: gambling Adventure took the top spot on this week’s top emerging games on Facebook, growing by an estimated 19,901 monthly active users for a 24 percent gain. AppData estimates that this puts the game at 91,210 MAU. Coming in at the No. 2 spot for the second week in a row is GamePoint’s German word game WortSalat with 19,556 new MAU for a gain of 64 percent. 2Bsocial’s dinosaur-themed Jurassic Farm took the No. 3 spot with 18,903 MAU for a gain of 27 percent. Coming in at the No. 4 spot is Turkish developer Consala’s Pirate-themed Son Korsan with 18,283 MAU for a 57 percent gain. Finally, closing out this week’s list top emerging games on Facebook is Spanish developer Pot Country’s País do Baseado with 18,120 MAU and a 25 percent gain. This week also saw significant gains in emerging apps outside the top 5. Starting at the No. 8 spot through the No. 11 spot, Bytro Labs’ Supremacy 1914, Spelpunt’s Spelpunt Bingo, Idea Channel’s CASTLOT and Akamon Entertainment’s Roulette all showed a gain of 97 percent. Lastly, Webkinz Friends from developer Ganz came in at No. 14 spot with a gain of 95 percent. Name MAU_ESTIMATE xxxxx Gain xxxxx Gain,% 1. SlotoQuest: gambling Adventure xxxxx 91,210 +19,901 + 28% 2. WortSalat 50,117 +19,556 + 64% 3. Jurassic Farm 90,212 +18,903 + 27% 4. Son Korsan 50,117 +18,283 + 57% 5. País do Baseado 90,212 +18,120 + 25% 6. Royal Casino Slots 96,477 +14,981 + 18% 7. KnobelParty 75,976 +14 ...

NJ issues regulations for Internet gambling

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:33:00 GMT

Source: www.kmtr.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
New Jersey casino regulators have issued several new regulations on how Internet gambling is to be carried out in the Garden State. ...

Man jailed after using Peterborough home as gambling den

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:25:30 GMT

Source: www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk --- Friday, May 17, 2013
A man who set up an illegal gambling den at his home in Peterborough complete with gaming machines and a card table, has been jailed. ...

Ontario's Online Gambling Launch in Jeopardy

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:17:17 GMT

Source: www.online-casinos.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Just over a month ago the Provincial Government of Ontario announced it had selected the provider of its proposed online gambling offering scheduled to be launched this year sometime. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation selected SPIELO G2’s BOSS MEDIA to supply services to the new online gambling site. The corporation plans to convert its PlayOLG.ca site from its current status as an information only site to a real-money gambling offering. Screenshot: read more ...

NJ Officials Move Forward With Rules On Internet Gambling

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:21:26 GMT

Source: njtoday.net --- Friday, May 17, 2013
ATLANTIC CITY –The state Division of Gaming Enforcement posted a draft of proposed regulations on internet wagering today and announced they will be published in the New Jersey Register on June 3. There will be a 60-day public comment period through Aug.2, 2013 with final adoption following review and response to all comments. ...

Where do Picasso masterpieces, gambling and Russian mob figures intersect?

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:21:11 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Where do Picasso masterpieces, gambling and Russian mob figures intersect? Helly Nahmad Gallery Owner Indicted in gambling Case www.nytimes.com Hillel Nahmad, owner of Helly Nahmad Gallery, has been accused of playing a leadership role in a gambling and money-laundering network. ...

Weekly Wrap & Church Signs of the Week: Gambling and Swag

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Source: www.edstetzer.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Earlier this week at EdStetzer.com Radical Christianity: A Call to Legalism or a Cause to Live? 5 Reasons I Meet With Strangers (in My Case, via Twitter) & Would Commend It to You. The Parable of the Lost Sheep: A Closer Look Recovering Classic Evangelicalism: An Interview with Gregory Thornbury Monday is for Missiology: Disciple Making Sunday Spotlight: Technology at Christ Fellowship Saturday is For Seminars: Summertime in Texas, HOU & DFW Protestant Pastors & Islam Church Signs of the Week The news is once again abuzz this week because of a large lottery jackpot. As I've written before, I'm strongly opposed to the lottery . We don't need another "tax on the poor" and we don't need the government supporting and promoting such efforts. And, churches should know better. Now, this will be unusual to many of you, but this is pretty standard where I grew up in NY. So, I debated including it, but the poker tables were just too much not to share... Maybe if you don't hit a jackpot with all the gambling, you can still get some swag. Thanks to Cheryl Pugh and Jared Wilkinson for these. As always, send your signs via Twitter to @EdStetzer . ...