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UK & World News: Labour backs lessons on gambling

Labour has lent backing to proposals for children as young as 12 to be taught about gambling.

Cotto vs. Margarito 2: Why Gambling on Cotto Is the Safe Bet

How big of an advantage do illegal hand wraps provide for a boxer? That’s the big question as we approach Saturday’s super welterweight 12-round match at Madison Square Garden between Antonio Margarito and Miguel Cotto . This is the second time these two have fought, but the first bout has a giant asterisk above it. Margarito won the fight, but it was his last win before being busted for illegal ...

Genting’s Florida gambling legislation onslaught may backfire

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — Genting Bhd’s public lobbying for new gaming laws in Florida, so that it can build the world’s largest casino, may boomerang and sink its expansion in the southeastern US state. The Wall Street Journal reported that political and business leaders in Florida feel Genting’s high-profile campaign to push through proposed ...

Dan Harper: Gambling, Shysters and Losers on Thanksgiving

It has been my experience that all families, cousins, aunts, uncles and siblings -- even the grandparents, are basically good people in each family.

Gambling on tax may backfire

Proposals to change the taxation of online betting companies which are based offshore could lead to 40 per cent of gamblers using unauthorised traders.

Sky Bet Bookies get Battered!

LONDON, November 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sky Bet were left licking their wounds after enduring the worst day in their sports betting history as virtually all of the favourites prevailed from Saturday's football action. A week after the online bookmaker saw their 'What If'...

More jai alai bet collectors arrested

FOUR more alleged jai alai bet collectors were arrested in separate operations by operatives of Special Operations Group (SOG) in Bacolod City Wednesday and Thursday. SOG head Police Superintendent Santiago Rapiz identified the suspects as Mark Andrew Palmer, 22, of Rizal-Lacson Streets, Barangay 22; Moises Lara, 24, of Purok Tapulanga, Barangay 35; Dominic Jara, 18, of Purok Bag-ong Dalan ...

Analysis: Obama gambles on Myanmar reforms

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is gambling that the United States can nudge Myanmar further toward true political reform, a bet that could bring major diplomatic and economic benefits for both countries after more than 50 years of estrangement. Obama's announcement that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Myanmar early next month marks a new stage of engagement with the ...

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Deval Patrick: Let the gaming begin!

Roulette wheels could be turning and gaming profits rolling in as early as 2013 in a swank resort gambling palace...

High rollers testify in Eremian gambling, racketeering trial

A retired titan of industry, who once persuaded the leader of Dubai to pony up a record $11.7 million for a racehorse,...

When it comes to gambling, all bets are off

A COUPLE OF weekends ago, a friend of mine — a serial sports bettor — called to relate to me his latest mood-altering, stomach-turning, I-bet-the-house-and-had-the-house-won-until-the-house-came-tumbling-down wagering disaster: He bet $1,0...

How Rahm Can Have Speed Cameras and Gambling

Emanuel won a vote on speed cameras when the House voted 64-50 to approve the bill, sending it to Gov. Pat Quinn. But the mayor lost on gambling expansion, when Rep. Lou Lang could only muster 58 of the 60... Photo Credit: Elvira Sakmari

New Jersey Votes for Sports Betting

Wanna bet? New Jersey does, but Washington has the final say. The state's voters said Tuesday they want the legal right to bet on football, baseball and other sports, provided a federal ban is lifted.

Gamblers Beat Delaware With Math [Gambling]

# gambling Why you gots to pick on Delaware, bettors? Delaware never hurt no one. They were the first state. They don't charge income tax. It only takes like 20 minutes to drive through on your way to more important places. And now you're all gaming the system to bet NFL games, even though you're not technically allowed to? What did Delaware ever do to you? More »

One dollar bet limit may win a compromise

RESEARCH on a $1 maximum bet limit has been commissioned by the federal government as the crucial independent MPs move towards it as their preferred option to deal with problem gambling.

Gazette.Net: Slots in Prince Georges is no sure bet

More than 6,000 jobs, $2.3 million in economic impact and almost $300 million in total wages: That would be the jackpot if slot machines come to Rosecroft Raceway, according to its owner.

Chopra Talks About Gambling Addiction

Ipswich striker Michael Chopra has revealed he has gambled away up to £2million and he played with injury to cover a debt.

Gambling on the Qantas brand

Qantas seems to be betting a de-emphasised image as a national carrier is the best business strategy. But selling itself in the Australian market will be tough without this model. 1 Nov 2011 12:26 PM

Gambling groups question German reforms

Online gambling companies have signalled they could take fresh legal action against what they say is an over-cautious opening of the German gambling market, agreed by the federal states last week.

Michael Chopra reveals his gambling torment

Ipswich striker Michael Chopra has revealed the torment of a gambling addiction that threatened to wreck his career. he was so hooked he was getting up in the middle of the night to bet on football matches.

Ballarat rife with TAB outlets

GETTING a bet on has never been easier with TAB facilities rife throughout Ballarat.

Lawmakers oppose gambling for Vikings stadium funding

ST. PAUL - A coalition of legislators ranging from the most conservative to the most liberal say that using gambling funds to finance a new Vikings football stadium is a sure bet to do the state more harm than good.

Odds on more gambling improve, still no sure bet

SPRINGFIELD - Chances that Illinois will see more gambling could be getting better, as Gov. Pat Quinn enters negotiations with the Legislature.Quinn is expected to discuss the future of gambling in Illinois with state Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Terry Link,...

Struggling Nevada Latinos could bet on Republicans

The casinos of Las Vegas may be glittering on the outside, but behind the bright lights the reality for many workers here, especially Latinos, has been pretty grim for the last few years.