Wyandotte Casino Opens in Downtown Kansas City
The Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma quietly opened a tiny casino Thursday on its territory in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. The U.S. Interior Department ruled that the tribe's urban land was eligible for Class II gambling activities, such as bingo and "pull tab" games similar to slot machines.
Aug. 29 The Kansas City Star

Eyes on the Prize
In a crowning moment for the Internet community of poker players, an accountant named Moneymaker won the World Series of Poker after qualifying in an online tournament. Advocates had aspired that the much publicized win and a $2.5 million prize would help to inspire a new generation of poker players to play online. However, a push in Congress to restrict Internet gambling is looming and Nevada regulators are eying Moneymaker’s win to see if online players should be prevented from competing next year. “We obviously don’t like it,” said Keith Copher, chief enforcement officer for the Nevada Gaming Control Board. “It’s an interesting concept that we’re really going to have to research and see whether we’re going to allow it to happen in the future.”
Aug. 14

''Unbelievably Stupid'' Pentagon Betting Program Abandoned
The Pentagon on Tuesday abandoned a plan to establish a futures market that would have allowed traders to profit by correctly predicting assassinations and terrorist strikes in the Middle East.
Jul. 31 Associated Press

What's So Great About Coinless?
Players miss the clanking and clanging of coins and the hands-on scooping up of jackpot winnings, so why are so many casinos converting to coinless slot machines? Brian Casey, marketing manager for leading slot machine manufacturer IGT, says about 130,000 of the 700,000 slots in North America are now coinless and the number is growing rapidly.
Aug. 7 Wired News

British Government Unveils New Gaming Proposals
The British government issued a set of proposals yesterday for the upcoming Gambling Bill that will relax regulations regarding casino gambling in the UK. The new regulations will lead to a larger breed of casinos.
Aug. 8 Evening Standard

Sands Lays It on the Table
As casino competition increases in Atlantic City, the small, independent Sands Casino Hotel is attempting to distinguish itself by becoming the place for true gamblers with its attractive game table odds and higher stakes.
Aug. 8 The Press of Atlantic City