2006 July 04 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 5

Federal marshals over the weekend nabbed a man in San Antonio charged in connection with an allegedly illegal gambling ring in Austin.

Chester residents flocked to a job fair last week for the slot-machine parlor and racetrack under construction on the riverfront, but its operator, Harrah’s Entertainment Inc., remains guarded about how many residents it will hire.

As the state government shutdown threatened to close Atlantic City’s casinos, Gov. Jon Corzine said state lawmakers must report to the statehouse in Trenton today and stay until they adopt a budget.

One of the UK’s biggest bingo chains today said revenues had fallen 14% in Scotland following the introduction of a smoking ban.

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Hard Rock Cafe operator Rank said like-for-like sales at its themed cafes rose 8% but warned rising costs and the smoking ban in Scotland is having a negative impact on sales in its bingo business.

By BENJAMIN KECK JR. I felt obligated to response to Rep. Paul Semmel’s article on March 28 about raising bingo jackpots and small games of chance, for non-profit groups. Having been a restaurant and tavern owner for 26 years qualifies me to express my opinion.

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Atlantic City’s 12 casinos lost back-to-back court bids yesterday to remain open during the shutdown of nonessential government services, meaning they would close at 8 a.m. tomorrow unless the state adopted a new budget by then.