The New York Times Gambling News Headlines:

Bidders Lined Up for a Casino in the Future
Sensing that legalization of gambling is on its way, companies want to win a video lottery contract at Aqueduct racetrack because it might help them land a more lucrative gambling business later.

Ex-Mayor Gets 15 Years for Bribery; City Pays Price
Former Mayor Larry Langford of Birmingham, Ala., was also fined $360,000 by a federal judge.

Hawaii: Lawmakers Say No to Casinos
Legislators killed a bill on Wednesday that would have allowed a casino in tourist-filled Waikiki.

Plan for Casino in Richmond Raises Fears of a Bad Precedent
The Guidiville Band of Pamo Indians wants to gain control of a promontory in Richmond to build a casino. It?s hardly a surprise that there is opposition.

Looks Sleazy to Us
A lottery deal at Aqueduct raceway seems designed primarily to bolster Governor Paterson?s political fortunes and enrich at least one friend.

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