2006 August 04 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 4

A former New Jersey state trooper pleaded guilty Thursday to helping run a gambling…

Former NHL star Rick Tocchet was an equal partner in the multimillion-dollar sports-betting ring led by a former New Jersey state trooper, the disgraced lawman asserted yesterday in pleading guilty.

The development company hired by the Seminole Tribe of Florida to expand its gambling empire has given $100,000 to a political committee working to boost Attorney General Charlie Crist’s campaign for governor.

A Columbus woman became the first winner of the $500,000 Super Jackpot Coverall Bingo game at VictoryLand in Shorter, Ala.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people over the years say things to me like, ‘Looks like you’re winning big.

What is your response to the Louisiana Legislature’s recent passage of a non-smoking ban everywhere in public with the exception of bars and casinos?

For five years, he betrayed his oath as a state trooper by running a multimillion-dollar sports betting ring that catered to professional hockey players and celebrities, even accepting bets while patrolling the New Jersey Turnpike.

A controversial initiative limiting where new casinos can be built in Reno, does not have enough signatures to be put on the November ballot. The Reno City Clerk’s Office has confirmed that the Reno Taxpayer’s Revolt was short 1, 046 signatures.

Monday: Handwork Circle, 10 a.m. Yoga class, 10:45 a.m. Monday Bingo, 12:40 p.m. Mah Jongg, 1 p.m. Tuesday: Self-directed exercises, 9:40 a.m. Wednesday: Wednesday Walkers, 10 a.m. Bridge Group, 12:30 p.m.