2006 October 30 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Earlier today Harrah’s announced that the 2007 World Series of Poker will begin on June 1 . The Main Event will start on July 17th.
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1. A CAMPAIGN against what is targeting bingo halls, pubs and betting shops? 2. WHICH charity phone line has marked its 20th anniversary with an appeal for £20 million?

While casino and bingo fundraising by Catholic school groups has been a hot topic in Calgary, the issue will soon be coming to Fort McMurray.

The 2006 North American Poker Championship has wrapped in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, and there is a new millionaire in our midst.
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Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Oct. 28–Federal marshals seized the Casino Royale on Friday, throwing another wrench into plans to operate the 400-foot gambling ship off Pinellas County.
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FLORIDA As reported by the St. Petersburg Times: “Federal marshals seized the Casino Royale on Friday, throwing another wrench into plans to operate the 400-foot gambling ship off Pinellas County.

Vegas poker room with a No-No vote on Question 4 & 5. Poker players discovered a few years ago that the game was much better all around if smoking was banned.
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Under first-year head coach Brad Childress, Minnesota has become a fundamentally sound team with a much improved defense. The Vikings are holding foes to around 70 yards rushing a game…

BENEFIT cheats in Glasgow are to be targeted in some of their favourite haunts as part of a nationwide campaign.