2006 August 02 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 3

Chris “Jesus” Ferguson put his tournament on the line twice Tuesday, both times catching miracle cards at the World Series of Poker and turning a below-average stack into more than enough chips to remain a …

A day before he was to appear in court, a state trooper charged with running a gambling ring resigned from the state police today. Trooper James Harney said in a resignation letter posted on his lawyer’s Web site that “my personal judgment has been severely flawed'’ and apologized for “the disgrace which I have placed upon the Division, myself and my family.'’ In the letter, Harney did not spell

Gateway band boosters will hold their second annual cow patty bingo and car show at Mosside Middle School on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. The cow patty bingo grand prize is $5,000. There will also be a flea market (tables cost $10), concessions and a 50/50 raffle.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. Clark County Republicans say they hope a riverboat gambling measure will bring conservative voters to the polls for the hotly contested Ninth…

UPDATE: NORMAL — A man with a gun was apparently targeting an illegal, high-stakes poker game when he robbed a local business earlier this week, police said Wednesday.

LAS VEGAS (PRESS RELEASE) — Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) today announced that it has appointed John M. Boushy to become President.

(Editors note: This is the 16th in a series of NFL team previews by Covers.com senior sports analyst Stephen Nover. Today: Washington Redskins) The Washington Redskins would be world champions if they played the Super Bowl in March. …

LONDON, Aug. 2 (UPI) — An online gambling addict in Britain, accused of stealing about $1.75 million from his employer to fund his habit, has received a five-year prison sentence.

split the Legislature for much of 2005 and ended with a House vote rejecting casino legislation.