2006 July 02 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 4

Artesia Park, 18750 Clarkdale Ave.: Music, dancing, games, food and a fireworks display. The free activities begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday and include a daylong schedule of bingo, volleyball and an over-the-line softball tournament, plus games and a moon bouncer for the kids.

Dick Lamm still has it. The former governor, who once led a successful campaign to keep the winter Olympics from coming to Colorado and who has spent most of the past three decades warning Americans of dangers …

Even though Gov. Jon Corzine signed an order yesterday directing casino gaming to stop after the state failed to get a budget by its constitutional deadline, the Boardwalk was teeming with people who are betting it’s an idle threat.

July 2. 2006 Authorities are looking for a Port Isabel couple after they allegedly swindled more than $20,000 from investors in a false scheme to bring back offshore gambling boats to South Padre Island.

TRENTON — Atlantic City casinos will remain open at least through this afternoon, and likely longer, despite a government shutdown initiated Saturday by Gov. Jon S. Corzine.

It was a dream come true: a pleasant summer Thursday with absolutely nothing to do.

Thoroughbred and harness racing in New Jersey ceased operations yesterday afternoon in compliance with Gov. Jon S. Corzine ‘ s executive order closing state government.

What: Panel discussion on “Casino Gambling, Win or Lose?” presented by the Corporate Club at Landerhaven.

The latest plans to transform Market Square involve an international food gallery, fountains, an entertainment center featuring a possible Dave and Buster’s arcade, walkways symbolizing the city’s three rivers, retail shops, reuse of vacant buildings and lots of entertainment, from comedians to classical music, maybe even a bingo night.