The Gaming board has denied a slot license for the Valley View Downs. The main reason is that a background study should be completed firt before granting a slots license.

Slots supporters in Massachusetts said that the profits from the games can help communities in the state. But some critics are doubtful on whether the money will be really given to communities.

The profits that will be earned from the slot machines will be alloted for the purse of the horse races and the jockeys. Calder will also resume its simulcast network all over the country.

The Penn National Gaming is currently choosing a location to construct their slots establishment. They are also hoping for a favorable response on the November 2008 slots referendum.

Hollywood Slots permanent facility in Maine is expected to pay the state $3 million annually. But some residents said that it will just increase gaming addiction in the area.

John Johnson said that they are already prepared for their move into their permanent facility. The facility will feature 1,000 slot machines.

The Hollywood Slots facility in Maine will open on July 1st, 2008. General Manager John Johnson is hoping that a lot of customers from inside and outside of the state will visit the facility.

PacificNet head Tony Tong is hopeful about the future of slots and poker in Asian gaming establishments. But Mark Yoseloff of Shuffle Master that this issue still needs further study.

The Pennsylvania Health Department studies showed that a lot of residents favor playing slot machines compared with other games. Around one percent to three percent have gaming addiction.

Supporters and Critics of the slot machine plan in Maryland tried their best to convince voters of their side on the issue. Some residents believe that it will help the states budget deficit.

Playtech recently launched their two brand new online slots games. These two new slots game are the Wild Spirit and Silent Samurai video slots game.

The slots establishments in Pennsylvania is widely expected to produce around $650 million in earnings. The state will receive $360 million from the slots establishments.