2006 July 20 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 5

One of Harrisburg’s most influential lobbyists has made more than $63,000 in political contributions since his two minor children were listed as having a financial interest in a slot machine distributorship.

LAST week, a group of over 60s gathered in a church hall to celebrate having the time of their lives. The collection of music, sketches and dance included a song titled There Is More To Life Than Bingo and a granny rap which began: “Look at me: what do you see… I’m an OAP, I’m an oldie..”

Brent Anstead gripped the straps of a black canvas duffel and grunted as he stepped on a bathroom scale. The bag had to weigh less than 50 pounds. Bingo. His cargo - mostly coffee mugs - weighed only 35 pounds during a packing drill last week.

PROVIDENCE — The state is ready to fork over nearly $400,000 to the Narragansett Indian Tribe, if the tribe is willing to accept it.

Online sports betting leader Bodog.com posts odds on 2006 British Open. Tiger Woods favored to defend title. Bodog also offers poker and casino games. (PRWEB Jul 20, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/TWFnbi1UaGlyLVNpbmctSGFsZi1JbnNlLVplcm8=

A political firestorm in Britain over Denver business mogul Philip Anschutz’s meetings with British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott could doom An schutz’s plan for a London casino, Parliament member Malcolm Moss said Wednesday.

For the second time in about six months, the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise has hired a new CEO to oversee the tribe’s three casinos.

Online Gambling giant Bodog recognized for having the best online sportsbook and best poker by Casino Player magazine. Online betting and poker at Bodog.com. (PRWEB Jul 20, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/SGFsZi1NYWduLVNpbmctSGFsZi1JbnNlLVplcm8=

A Temecula man whose scam victims include former poker champ Johnny Chan has pleaded guilty and is on his way to state prison.