2006 November 25 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

Police raided popular Hamilton bar The Palace yesterday, seizing what are believed to be bingo machines. Around 20 officers were involved in the operation, with the investigation now focusing on whether the law banning gaming machines has been breached.Save

The recent passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act has many online casino fans in an uproar, and many others simply ignoring the new ban on online casino gaming.Save

Play bingo at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, today from 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The center is located at 22900 Market St. For more information call (661) 259-9444.Save

Join other adults for Crazy Bingo and win novelty prizes at 5 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Lowell Public Library’s Shelby branch, 23321 Shelby Road. FYI: Call (219) 552-0809.Save

DETROIT - A Haslett man is stepping down as head of the state agency that oversees the city’s $1.23 billion casino gambling industry to lead a nursing home advocacy group.Save

Scan Safe, the web security firm, has recently detected a 40 percent rise in US based requests for online casino sites, despite legislation that was recently passed by President George W. Bush - the UIGEA, or Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, which bans American online casino players from playing at online casinos as well as conducting money transactions with US financial companies.Save

It’s like finding gold in your backyard. That’s how seven people have felt after winning upwards of $1 million jackpots playing Wheel of Fortune slot machines at San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino near Highland.Save