2007 January 27 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

A 62-year-old grandmother from Douglas who prosecutors said ran drugs to support her bingo habit has been sentenced to three years in state prison.

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — A 62-year-old grandmother who prosecutors said ran drugs to support her bingo habit has been sentenced to three years in prison and a $150,000 fine. Acting on a tip, state…

BISBEE, Ariz., Jan. 27 Playing bingo might seem a more likely pastime for a grandmother than running drugs, but a jury found that Leticia Villareal-Garcia did one so she could afford to do the other.

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. - A 62-year-old grandmother who prosecutors said ran drugs to support her bingo habit has been sentenced to three years in prison and a $150,000 fine. Acting on a tip, state police…

A New Jersey agency created to redirect casino revenue to blighted areas has handed $400 million back to the casinos.

LAS VEGAS — Lee Iacocca, the auto industry icon who turned around the former Chrysler Corp., received a warm welcome Thursday from Nevada gambling authorities who approved an affiliated company’s purchase of a Fallon casino.

6525.1. Bingo “victim”? What’s the link? Or just enlighten me, please? That’s very confusing.

A new federal law aimed at restricting online gambling in the United States has come under fire from a rare pair: poker players and people who help addicted gamblers.
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The theme for this year’s Frisco Family Services Center gala is ‘Boots, Bandanas & Bowties.’ The event will be held on March 3 at the Embassy Suites./Submitted photo Plans for Frisco Family Services Center’s …
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