Archive for December, 2009
South Carolina AG Appeals Ruling That Poker Is A Game Of Skill
South Carolina Attorney general Henry McMaster has appealed a circuit court judge’s ruling that poker is a game of skill, and believes the convictions that were overturned should be once again enforced.
Beshear Criticized For Dedication To Expanded Gambling In Kentucky
Governor Steve Beshear and Senate President David Williams have two very different outlooks on the future of Kentucky. Williams is charging Beshear with being a “one issue governor,” referring to expanded gambling in the state.
NFL Power Rankings: Chargers Take Over At The Top
After losses to both the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints this past weekend, the San Diego Chargers have taken over the top spot in our power rankings this week.
Only Two Days Left For Oregon Lottery Gambling Ads On Television
The state of Oregon changed their gambling laws to include video gambling back in 2001, but they only recently have started promoting the form of gambling through television advertisements.
Mets Gambling On Bay To Turn Around Fortunes In Flushing
The New York Mets finally got their man on Tuesday, and now fans can only hope that the big gamble on Jason Bay pays off for the struggling organization from Flushing.
Beshear And Kentucky In A Pickle After Powerball Gambling Win
Governor Steve Beshear may be trying to rid Kentucky of certain forms of gambling, but the Powerball Lottery proved this weekend that gambling can be good for the state. One lucky $128.6 million winning ticket was sold in Kentucky.
NFL Betting Preview: Vikings Looking To Hold On To Playoff Bye
The Minnesota Vikings season has started to unravel at the most imopportune time, but tonight they get a chance to stay in the lead for a first round bye in the NFC playoffs.
Gambling Goes High Tech In Las Vegas Sportsbooks
For sportsbooks in Las Vegas, the more that they can entice a gambler, the more money they make. That is why sportsbooks in the city are excited about the new high-tech offerings for gamblers in their establishments.
Meyer Leave Of Absence From Gators A Huge Gamble For Program
The University of Florida football program has become the elite program in the nation under coach Urban Meyer, but his decision to take a leave of absence creates a huge gamble for the university.
Church Gains $100,000 From Poker Game Played By Gambling Priest
A priest in South Carolina decided to take a gamble on a poker game in the hopes of winning $1 million for his church. Reverend Andrew Trapp fell short of his goal, but did take $100,000 back to his parish.