2006 March 14 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

A former Kyrene de los Lagos Elementary School mother told Phoenix police she took nearly $19,000 from the PTO to pay for daily living and family expenses after losing money gambling.

BATAM, Riau Islands: Police arrested 21 people suspected to be members of an illegal gambling syndicate in Batam, an officer said Monday.

Along with promoting the education benefits and a chance to have some fun, state officials will try to get out another message when the North Carolina lottery begins in a few weeks: There’s help for people who …

Rep. William San Bento Jr., D-Pawtucket and North Providence, introduced legislation Tuesday that would legalize sports betting in Rhode Island, and specifically at the states two gaming venues: Lincoln Park and Newport Grand.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Along with promoting the education benefits and a chance to have some fun, state officials will try to get out another message when the North Carolina lottery begins in a few weeks: There’s help for people who can’t handle their gambling.

CALGARY (CP) - Despite the NHL’s ongoing investigation into an alleged gambling ring, commissioner Gary Bettman says the affair has not damaged the league’s reputation.

Reflecting additional traffic generated by Superbowl XL, Detroits three casinos reported gambling revenue of more than $109.1 million for February, up nearly 7 percent over a year earlier.

The Society for Human Resource Management once surveyed its membership and found that 30 percent of organizations reported that their employees had been involved in NCAA office pools - So you are not alone! Filling in your bracket is partially…

Fort Morgan Elks ladies bridge met Friday. Honors were won by Joyce Temple, Dorothy Thompson and Maxine Scoville. Scoville won the bingo.