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After this week, the top twelve will be picked for American Idol this season, and that will mean that the online gambling that takes place on the show will heat up.

The Birmingham News – al.com (blog)
Judge refuses to restrict gambling task force
WTVY
US District Judge Myron Thompson ruled against the casino late Tuesday. Task force commander John Tyson said the judge blocked another effort by gambling …
VictoryLand Casino Reopens in AlabamaCasino Online (press release)
End Of Gambling Task Force May Be Near In AlabamaCasino Gambling Web
Two Alabama Casinos Remain ClosedWNCF
WAAY

The state of New York has expanded gambling much like many other states around the US, but they have also made sure there are plenty or resources for those with gambling addictions.

The US National Council on Problem Gambling has announced the start of National Problem Gambling Awareness Week on 7 March. The Council, along with affiliated councils in thirty-five of the fifty US states, is promoting the events of this week in an effort to raise awareness and discussions about the nature of gambling addiction, as well as informing those players who may have issues where they can get help.

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The economy apparently has reached the point where it has broken down San Jose City Council members. After rejecting the idea of expanded gambling two years ago, the Council has now voted to place the issue on the June ballot.

The Task Force on Illegal Gambling has successfully driven thousands of Alabama residents out of work with recent raids on gambling establishments. Tow of the biggest employers in the state remained closed as of Tuesday.

National Problem Gambling Awareness Week began on Monday and agencies all across the US are educating people on all of treatment options that are available for those with a gambling addiction.

Iowa Considers More Gambling
CitizenLink
While Iowa lawmakers are considering expanded gambling, the state’s casino industry had its worst showing in four years, according to a Des Moines Register …
Iowa Governor Pushes Regulators Towards Casino ExpansionCasino Gambling Web
Iowa’s governor wants four new casinosCasino City Times
Recession hits casinos, tooDesMoinesRegister.com
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier

Indiana, Colorado casino owner Centaur files for bankruptcy protection; casinos remain open Bankruptcy – Casino – Gambling – United States – Games

Sale of NJ’s Tropicana casino to billionaire Carl Icahn is completed Atlantic City New Jersey – Casino – Gambling – United States – Games

Focus on the Family fanatics, not satisfied with trying to limit the freedom of US residents in regard to online gambling, are also telling Angelina Jolie how her daughter should be raised.

USA Today
Alabama Casino Resumes Gambling
Online Casino Sphere
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA — The VictoryLand casino, near Montgomery, Alabama, began gambling operations again Friday when a …
Largest Alabama Casino Reopens, Relinquishes Liquor LicenseUSA Online Gambling News
Largest casino in Ala. reopens; judge blocks raidThe Associated Press
Protesters: Let us decide on bingoWALA-TV FOX10
USA Today

Classes forming soon to learn the casino ropes | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/06 …
Philadelphia Inquirer
You must master “chunking, mucking, and racking” chips, know the casino chain of command, understand how to spin the wheel and call the dice. …
Underage gambling brings Mt. Airy casino record fineStandard Speaker
Slot Machine Revenue in Pennsylvania Increases 16% in FebruaryPR-USA.net (press release)
Casino fined $100000 for underage gambling | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/06/2010Philadelphia Inquirer

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USA Today
Largest casino in Ala. reopens; judge blocks raid
The Associated Press
Alabama’s largest casino reopened Friday, shortly after a judge ruled that the governor’s anti-gambling task force could not raid the gambling hall or seize …
Alabama casino towns face gambling crackdownUSA Today
Judge bars task force raid on VictoryLand casinoWRCB-TV
VictoryLand Reopens After Judge Blocks Task Force Gambling RaidsCasino Gambling Web
Opelika Auburn News

Alabama’s largest casino reopened Friday, shortly after a judge ruled that the governor’s anti-gambling task force could not raid the gambling hall or seize any of its 6,400 electronic bingo machines.

Governor Duval Patrick has an ally in House Speaker Robert DeLeo when it comes to expanded gambling in Massachusetts. The two have different viewpoints, however, on how that expansion should take place.

An Australian politician known for opposing online casinos and gambling in general denies state-collected evidence that problem gambling is in decline.

USA Today
Alabama casino town facing gambling crackdown
USA Today
“Ohio, Pennsylvania and Delaware all are either expanding or legalizing casino-style gambling.” Hawaii and Utah are the only states that have no legal …
Gov. Riley to Macon Co. DA: Bingo machines aren’t legalal.com (blog)
Macon County officials say VictoryLand machines legal after watching demonstrationWHNT
Macon DA deems bingo machines legalTuskegee News

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USA Today
Alabama casino towns face gambling crackdown
USA Today
“Ohio, Pennsylvania and Delaware all are either expanding or legalizing casino-style gambling.” Hawaii and Utah are the only states that have no legal …
Gov. Riley to Macon Co. DA: Bingo machines aren’t legalal.com (blog)
Macon County officials say VictoryLand machines legal after watching demonstrationWHNT
Macon DA deems bingo machines legalTuskegee News

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KYW1060.com
Underage Gambling Nets A $100000 Fine
USA Online Gambling News
Mount Airy Resort Casino in Pennsylvania has recently been hit with a $100000 fine for allowing underage players on the gambling floor. …
Harrah’s revenue down in FebruaryDelaware County Daily Times
Karen Heller: How far will ‘cute’ carry us? | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/03/2010Philadelphia Inquirer
Pennsylvania Seeks Increase in Poker Licensing StaffCompatiblePoker
Philadelphia Daily News