Archive August, 2009

Baltimore’s ‘Celebration Casino’

Developers have outlined plans to build a $212 million casino in Baltimore City.
The proposed site is just off Russell Street, south of M & T Bank Stadium. It used to house the Maryland Chemical Company.
Michael Moldenhauer is a real estate developer from Toronto, who formed the Baltimore City Entertainment group to bid for the city’s [...]

Bureau of Indian Affairs head tours Sullivan casino sites

MONTICELLO — The head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Wednesday said the Obama Administration is reviewing a Bush-era policy that blocks Indian casinos in Sullivan County — but not to expect quick change.
“The policy on off-reservation gaming will be reviewed by the new administration,” said Larry Echo Hawk, assistant secretary of the Interior, [...]

State Leaders Look To Gambling To Solve Deficit

Southfield (WWJ) — Those who like to go to the track in Michigan could soon have more to bet on than just the ponies.
Speaking live on WWJ Thursday morning, Governor Granholm says talks are underway to allow racetracks to add a pull tabs lottery system, slot machines or other gambling to their offerings.
The [...]

Casino foes question level of taxes gambling will bring in

COLUMBUS — Opponents of a proposal to allow casinos in Ohio’s four largest cities are casting doubt about the issue that will go before voters this fall, including questioning how much tax revenue the gambling will bring the state.
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But casino supporters say the opponents are out to confuse voters with unsubstantiated attacks and half-truths.
If approved [...]

‘Wrestler’ trainer takes on a new stunt-double career

After Mountaintop’s Jon Trosky finished training Mickey Rourke for ” The Wrestler,” he decided to gamble away all of his earnings from the film.
But Trosky didn’t park himself at a blackjack table, or bend the arm of a slot machine. On the advice of stunt coordinator Douglas Crosby, Trosky spent $2,500 to join the Screen [...]

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