So, if you didn't see the promo in our paper, here it is: We're expanding the way we cover gambling.

One big reason: If you really want to gamble, you don't have to hop a plane to Vegas, Atlantic City or the island any more. There's probably something fewer than 15 minutes away.

And as casinos have popped up in our area, there are more decisions to make, both in terms of where to go and what to play. So, we've expanded our coverage, to give you a better picture of what's going on -- and to tell you about some facets you may not be familiar with.

A listings page and a story on bad beats -- somewhat tied to Palm Beach Kennel -- debuts in Showtime section on Friday.