Yesterday New Hampshire lawmakers met for a deficit summit, the plan of which was to reach a decision on how to close a $295 million shortfall. One of the ideas proposed was a gambling expansion. Republican Senator John Gallus stated that gambling expansion “is a way to close the gap and not put it on the backs of property taxpayers.” He added that he doesn’t think they can “tax our way out  of this mess” and stated that the proposed expansion would not only add revenue without increasing taxes, but it would also create jobs.

Gallus wants an expansion of slot machines and casino-style gambling and a tax on the slots of up to 39%. This tax, unlike property tax, would be voluntary, since only those who play the slots or offer slots would be affected.

Some members of the House are unconvinced, though, and are concerned that they do not yet have an efficient regulatory structure in place. There is also a fear of corruption. House Deputy Speaker Linda Foster, a Democrat, said that New Hampshire needs to set up a more comprehensive enforcement system than the currently existing one before expanding gambling in the state. “This is a leap into a much more serious kind of gambling,” she said. “I don’t feel it is something that can be turned on a dime.”

The deadline for the House and Senate to come up with a compromise plan to deal with the budget deficit is tomorrow. It seems unlikely that they will reach an agreement on gambling expansion by then. Other ideas, such as property tax increases and raising rates on power companies, are also on the table.

In a landmark legal decision, Florida’s gambling regulatory board has deemed that slots with themes of table games are still indeed slots. Despite the games being played in tribal casinos in the state, the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering had previously upheld a ban on all slot machines themed after blackjack, keno, roulette and more. Casinos that wanted to run slots with those themes challenged the decision and, surprisingly, reached an agreement with the regulator that would allow the games.

After careful inspection of the slot machines in question, the regulators discovered that a blackjack-themed slot machine is not the same as actually playing blackjack. No, seriously. It was only after careful inspection that the regulator came to that conclusion. In a statement, the regulator said that “the machine is not a viable alternative to the traditional game of blackjack nor does it offer the same gaming option to a skillful blackjack player.” Most people could probably determine that the game would likely play kind of like a slot machine without ever inspecting it, but common sense isn’t really big in government. Likewise, an inspection of the other slot machines themed after table games resulted in the same conclusion: they’re still slots and thus, permitted in the casinos.

Up until this decision, the regulator’s thinking was basically this: A Superman-themed slot is a slot, a NASCAR-themed slot is a slot, a baseball-themed slot is a slot, a Robocop-themed slot is a slot, a monkey-themed slot is a slot, an Egyptian-themed slot is a slot, but a blackjack-themed slot is no slot machine. It is blackjack.  After a thorough investigation, however, the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering realized their error.

In related news, the regulator decided not to prosecute people who play Street Fighter slots on the basis that by playing the game they were committing assault. They also decided that you don’t need a passport to play a Caribbean-themed slot and there is no need to join the MLBPA to play a baseball-themed slot. It turns out that playing a slot machine that shows baseball players on a video screen isn’t the same as actually playing baseball.

Okay, I made up that last paragraph. Sadly, though, I felt a need to tell you that I was joking, since it’s not much more ridiculous than the truth.

All the little birdies on Jaybird Street are heading to Golden Casino. That’s because right now there is an online slot tournament for the Rockin Robin game. The competition is a 24-hour tournament and began yesterday at 7:00 PM. There is a $5 entry fee. Upon entering the tournament, players are given 250 credits to wager. There is a $5,000 prize pool for the Rockin Robin tournament.

Before you jump to conclusions, this is not an online slot to exploit Michael Jackson’s recently renewed popularity. The slot was around before Jackson’s death and there is no resemblance to him or any of the Jackson 5 in the game. Instead, there is an image of a cartoon robin that does the bob and goes tweet tweet tweet.

You’ll be singing “go bird, go” if you take part in the Rockin Robin tournament. With such a small entry fee, a fairly generous prize pool, and a game that is just plain fun to play, in no time you’ll find yourself hoppin’ and a boppin’ and singing his song.

To enter the tournament, visit Golden Casino today.

There is an old saying: Don’t reinvent the wheel. I think it’s because the wheel is patented and if you reinvented it you would be sued for copyright infringement. Many companies, surprisingly, don’t listen to that advice. Luckily, All Slots Casino is not one of those companies.

Mega Money Mania is back at All Slots Casino. The popular promotion will run from September 22 to September 27. During the Mega Money Mania tournament, a lucky player is selected at random every hour and awarded 50 credits. To be eligible for the rewards, players have to wager at least 50 credits during the last three days before the prizes are drawn. Though regular players are rewarded with 50 credits by the promotion, VIP players receive 75 credits. Once the prize has been awarded, players have to wager the credits 30 times (or 15 if they are a VIP).

That means that right now is a good time to hit the slots at All Slots Casino. The casino is just giving things away. It’s kind of like being a guest on Oprah, except that you probably have a job. All you have to do is show up and start gambling, something you would do anyway, and then every hour you have the chance of winning. So log in to All Slots Casino and stay away from watching Oprah, which, aside from a colostomy, is probably the most unpleasant experience I can imagine.

This week Club World online casino is holding a slot tournament with varying prizes that are awarded each day, as well as a grand prize at the end of the tournament on Friday. This is a tournament that rewards players for taking risks, with prizes given away for betting high. The daily prizes are given to the highest betters of each day and players have to rank in the top 10 wagerers to qualify for the $900 pool. The top wagerer for the day wins $300, the second highest receives $200, and the players ranking third through tenth each walk away with $50 prizes. In addition, the top 5 players that won first-place daily prizes qualify for a $500 grand prize that will be given away on July 17.

 Club World casino is also offering various bonuses, such as a $150 coupon that is given out when players make a $200 deposit. Even for players who don’t win any prizes, there is plenty of fun to be had. The casino is featuring some of the most popular Real Time Gaming online slots. Goldbeard, which sounds like a combination of pirates and an Austen Powers joke, features pirates and pirate ships. To my knowledge, there are no symbols of Mike Myers. Golden Glove is a popular baseball-themed game that has bonus rounds where the player steps to the plate and tries to hit pitches. Prince of Sherwood is a game based on Robin Hood, so there are symbols of men in green tights, archery and the castle of the Sheriff of Nottingham. So if you love online slots and either men in tights or pirates – don’t worry; I’m not judging you – then Club World online casino is the place to be. Just be careful. If you win the grand prize, someone may be inspired to steal if from you and give it to the poor.