2006 November 19 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Four armed bandits wearing masks held up a Veterans of Foreign Wars hall where a poker fundraiser was being held and made off with a huge pot _ about $50,000. The four gunmen entered the VFW post through a …
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Ohio State’s 42-39 victory over Michigan also was lucky for players of the Ohio Lottery. Shortly after Saturday’s game ended, the numbers 4-2-3-9 were drawn for the Pick 4 game.Save

Sylvester Stallone winked and brought his fist to his chest as if to say, “I know you’ll do the right thing.” Who could say no to that? Appearing in a recorded video message, Stallone was part of a parade of celebrities and gambling executives who asked Pennsylvania state regulators last week for a casino license in Rocky’s hometown.Save

New Delhi, Nov. 19 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi distributed disabled-friendly motorised vehicles to thirty physically challenged persons, at a function organised to commemorate former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s 89th birth anniversary. The vehicles called ‘BINGO’ were awarded under Rajiv Gandhi Foundation programme. These vehicles have been designed to facilitate easy use for the Save

Chihuly glass flower sculpture ceiling at the Bellagio. James Giordano , professional poker player, apparently has been moon lighting as the head guru of an online gambling site, playwithal.com, that is taking …
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Retiring state Rep. Eldridge Emory stands in front of the Lancaster County Administration Building, where he has been cleaning out his office.
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SACRAMENTO, Nov. 19 (COPLEY NEWS SERVICE): When the Legislature reconvenes in January, some of the state’s most powerful Indian tribes will resume their push for approval of gambling agreements that could launch the next big wave of casino expansion in California.Save

LAS VEGAS Smoking bans are snuffing out casino revenue, but more marketing and investment can lure customers back, a panel of experts told a gambling conference.Save

While the gaming industry is heralding the appointment of casino-friendly Democrats to key positions of power in Washington, experts warn that it could take many years before Congress will be willing to consider regulating online gambling.Save