Gambling News

New Jersey partly closes, casinos might be next
New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine said on Saturday he had shut all but the most vital parts of the state government and furloughed some 45,000 workers after failing to get the legislature to approve a sales tax increase before a budget deadline expired.

Schwarzenegger issues Indian casinos ultimatum
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has issued a “nuclear option” to six Indian casinos in the state - as categorized by one tribe’s attorney - in a dispute over multistation gaming machines.

N.J. lawmakers to meet July 4, casinos risk halt
With Atlantic City casinos facing closure in a couple of days, New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine summoned state lawmakers to a special Independence Day session to end a budget crisis that has halted some public services.

Chester Residents Flock to Casino Job Fair
Chester residents flocked to a job fair last week for the slot-machine parlor and racetrack under construction on the riverfront, but its operator, Harrah's Entertainment Inc., remains guarded about how many residents it will hire.