Online Casino News

Chances of gambling, good or bad in Nebraska - 2004-01-30
During the last year, Nebraskans visited casinos over 2 million times, reports a study conducted by Harrah's Entertainment, Inc./NFO World Group.

Omahans represented nearly half of those trips.
In addition, Nebraska ranked as a state with casino participation rates superior than the national average, with 26 percent of the states' population making those visits.
Read the full story at The Gateway, NE

Texas may proceed with VLTs - 2004-01-30
Gambling devices at racetracks in Texas could be a huge hit on Louisiana casinos, industry witnesses say.
The San Antonio Express-News reported this week that a top aide to Texas Gov. Rick Perry is floating a proposal to generate $4 billion for education plans and to reduce property taxes through a number of initiatives, featuring video lottery terminals at horse and greyhound racetracks.

Shreveport-Bossier City and Lake Charles, which are two of Louisiana’s casino markets, are severely dependent upon Texas gamblers.
Read the full story at The Advertiser, LA