2006 January 26 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

By Ronnie Ellis CNHI News Service FRANKFORT, Ky. A contingent of 30 or so religious leaders gathered in the state capitol rotunda Thursday to voice their opposition to expanded gambling in Kentucky.

A curious question arises from the vehement opposition to betting exchanges expressed by both the Victorian Government and Racing Victoria.

SPOKANE — A bingo hall that raised money for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Spokane for more than 25 years has closed, a victim of competition from card rooms, Indian casinos and finally, the state’s smoking ban.

After they ante up at Florida’s Paradise Lakes Resort Friday, poker players won’t have aces up their sleeves since they won’t be wearing clothes.

In the back of school rooms, on playgrounds, after class, kids ante up weekly allowances and wages from after-school jobs to sweeten the pot.

Plans to set up a major casino in a seaside resort town are considered by council chiefs.

Successful third annual event lets fans meet their heroes, play bingo

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RALEIGH The State Board of Elections will convene a formal inquiry on Feb. 8 to probe House Speaker Jim Black’s campaign contributions.