Bingo-playing woman, 62, gets 3 years in drug case

SIERRA VISTA, ARIZ. year- woman prosecutors said ran drugs to support her bingo habit has been sentenced to three years in prison and a $150,000 fine.

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Sun, January 28th, 2007

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Casino gambling facts:

  • The casino at Spa, a Belgian resort town noted for its mineral baths, was built by the Prince Bishop of the province of Liege in 1763.
  • Lotteries were brought to America in the 1800s by the thousands of Chinese immigrants who worked in the mines and on the railroads.
  • Although baccara has its origins in medieval Italy, it soon spread to France, where it was called "chemin de fer" (meaning railway, due to the action of the card box or shoe passing around the table on "tracks").
  • When playing blackjack, always split Aces and never split 4's, 5's or Tens. You would be surprised at how many players split Tens. Why risk getting a lower hand when you already have a twenty value? Also note that at most casinos, you are not allowed to re-split Aces.