"The best way to bring about table games is what the competition does"

The Democratic-led House Gaming Oversight Committee took the first step on a bill to legalize table games at the state's licensed slots casinos, holding a hearing on it despite heavy opposition in the Senate to ... via Pocono Record

"We prosecute cases like this every day"

Former NBA star Charles Barkley, now a broadcast analyst for TNT, has estimated his total gambling losses at $10 million. via Las Vegas Sun

"The 'good vibrations' theme not only gives a nod to honorees Merle and Kathy Colburn, but can serve as a reminder that, throughout the summer, Algoma's Main Street program will offer raffle tickets for a Pontiac Vibe. "

The Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce Shanty Days has announced this year's Shanty Days theme: 21 Years of Good Vibrations! The dates for 2008 are Aug. via Kewaunee County

Nintendo's WiiWare launched on Monday with six games from a series of developers. via CNET News.com

"The attractions of the city have become diversified outside of gambling"

News item: The Nevada casino industry reports a significant decline in gambling revenue for a third consecutive month, blaming weakness in the national economy. via RGT Online

"He walked away from the table, then he turned around, went back to it and grabbed 20 purple chips valued at $500 and one white one valued at $5"

News-Democrat After playing a last hand at a blackjack table Sunday at the Casino Queen, a 27-year-old Cahokia man grabbed some poker chips and tried to run, police said. via Belleville News

V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack to Hit the Wii High Voltage Software announces new WiiWare title Description V.I.P. Casino Blackjack offers the richest and most realistic blackjack experience available today. via Wii.gamezone.com

Just a day before the service launches, sources claim six titles to highlight the debut of Nintendo's downloadable WiiWare service. via GamePro

Apparently we were wrong. House Bill 1509, up for a vote in the Senate today, would reduce the money bet on, and thus the amount nonprofits can take from, charity poker games. via UnionLeader.com

"Consumers relying on credit cards should be better able to predict how their decisions and actions will affect their costs."

USING A CREDIT CARD reminds me of gambling in Las Vegas. When you walk through the casinos, people are shrieking as their slot machines pay off or they get a lucky roll at the craps table. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer