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

3 p.m. Aug. 4 Slots-machine proponent Guam Greyhound and its owner James Baldwin sued an anti-gambling group for defamation today. Named in the lawsuit were Linala Sin Casino and its spokeswoman Jackie Marati. Also sued were unnamed individuals referred to in the suit as John Does 1 through 20.

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. - A former New Jersey state trooper pleaded guilty yesterday to helping run a gambling ring and promised to help authorities with their case against former hockey star Rick Tocchet and…

A Manchester regulatory board granted a group of charities the right to open a bingo hall in the city’s redevelopment zone last night, keeping alive one of their key revenue sources.

HARRISBURG — Republican senators want the state attorney general to be more closely involved in the licensing of casinos and slots-related companies to make it harder for minor children and prominent politicians to qualify for licenses.

HARRISBURG — State Sen. Jeffrey Piccola, R-Dauphin, is urging the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board not to approve any more slot machine-related licenses before Oct. 31, so the Legislature will have time to make necessary reforms in the 2-year-old slots law.