2006 August 03 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 3

Deal will reduce dependence on U.S. revenue.

A former New Jersey state trooper accused of helping run a gambling ring that catered in part to NHL figures faces up to seven years in prison. James Harney (file photo above) pleaded guilty on Thursday to conspiracy, promoting gambling, and official misconduct.

A Pennsylvania company has clinched a coveted deal with the nation’s largest slot-machine manufacturer. P.A.P. Security Printing Incorporated of Lancaster says it’s got a multiyear agreement with Reno-based International Games Technology to be the exclusive distributor in Pennsylvania.

A former New Jersey state trooper pleaded guilty Thursday to helping run a gambling ring and promised to help authorities with their case against former hockey star Rick Tocchet and others. In a negotiated deal, James Harney, 40, of Evesham, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, promoting gambling and official misconduct. He faces a maximum of seven years in prison.

He faces charges of promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy.

A former New Jersey state trooper pleaded guilty Thursday to helping run a gambling ring and promised to help authorities with their case against former hockey star Rick Tocchet and others.

(PRESS RELEASE) — Get ready! Tiki’s bingo’s bringing each and every one of their players on a trip around the globe beginning August 7th. That’s right, as part of the online bingo site’s latest contest, bingo players can play bingo in cities around the globe as they collect different city patterns.

US researchers have identified the part of the brain that is stimulated by making wagers, which they say could prove helpful in treating gambling addictions and certain mental health disorders.

BILOXI, Miss. — When Hurricane Katrina hit last year, wiping out two of the city’s 10 casinos and heavily damaging eight others, it looked as if Biloxi’s gambling industry would float out to sea with the wreckage.