Bingo, bond plans favored; Bush numbers rise in poll

A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize charitable bingo and raffles in Arkansas and a proposed $250 million highereducation bond package appear to be headed for easy passage in Tuesday’s general election, according to results of a independent poll.

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Tue, October 31st, 2006

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Interesting gambling information:

  • Up to the 1960s, Nevada was plagued by teamster financing, hidden ownership, employment of individuals of questionable character and background, and the clear links to organized crime.
  • In 1857, Prince Charles III of Monaco decided to introduce gambling to his Mediterranean principality to boost its finances.
  • Riverboat casinos were first legalized in Iowa, then Illinois, followed closely by Missouri, Indiana, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
  • Casino is defined by the Webster's New World Dictionary as the following: a small country house, or a building or room used for meetings, or public amusements, gaming, or a game at cards.