2006 September 11 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 6

People wanting to place off-track bets on horse racing in Pima County in the past week weren’t able to do so because of a dispute between Tucson Greyhound Park and the Phoenix-based horse track Turf Paradise.

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Beyond the Light, a socialization and support group for young adults, ages 17 to 25, with mental health issues, will meet, noon-1 p.m. at Transitional Youth Services, 104 E. Ave. K-4, Lancaster. Call Bill Slocum at (661) 947-1595.

Malaysian gambling firm Genting International has struck a multi-million takeover deal with UK casino operator Stanley Leisure. As expected, Genting is to pay 860p a share for Stanley Leisure and its 45 casinos, valuing the the company at £639m.

The Sportingbet online gambling company executive that was arrested at a United States airport last week, a move that knocked R11-billion off the stock market value of the UK-listed sector, has been charged.

About 200 protesters stopped traffic on a busy, one-block stretch of Columbus Boulevard for 90 minutes yesterday afternoon, saying they want motorists to get a taste of the congestion and annoyance they will experience if the proposed Foxwoods Casino site is approved.

Gambling industry experts agree: If you operate an offshore gambling Web site, stay out of the United States. Moments after stepping foot on American soil Thursday, Sportingbet PLC Chairman Peter Dicks became the second British offshore sports betting executive arrested in recent months for illegal online gambling in the United States. Former BetOnSports PLC Chief Executive Officer David

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The benefits of a community gaming centre outweigh concerns about expanded gambling in Prince George. City council holds a public hearing tonight on a proposed $15-million downtown complex which would house 660 bingo tables and 100 slot machines.