Costa Rica has long been considered the place to set up shop for online gambling operators, but on Monday, the country announced plans to tax the casino industry. That may prompt online gaming company’s to switch locations.

One time American Idol gambling favorite Fantasia overdosed on aspirin and sleep aids and was hospitalized on Monday night, according to several reports.

The compromise period to complete a gambling law in Massachusetts appears over for Governor Duval Patrick. The governor sent passed legislation back to lawmakers Monday, and now he is unwilling to include any racinos in the law.

Earlier this year a businessman in Arkansas had expressed interest in having voters decide whether to allow casino gambling in the state. On Monday, a deadline passed with no petition, and the issue will not be on the November ballot.

After a full week of playing on all different days, the remaining players in the World Series of Poker main event came together on Monday for the first time as a complete group.