2007 March 13 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

DENVER - Alice Romero started playing bingo 30 years ago. She says that is also about the time she started smoking.

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For many years, Longaberger baskets have been appearing in homes, with charm and craftsmanship second to none. The Visitation Church Finance Committee is offering everyone a chance to win a few of these beauties this weekend at its Longaberger Basket Bingo to be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the social hall of St. Pius Church, located on Summit Street, adjacent to the church’s grounds. …

DETROIT — Detroit’s three casinos would love to see a Super Bowl at Ford Field every year.

Bookies are taking bets on whether the artificial limb of Paul McCartney’s soon-to-be ex-wife will fall off when she hits the dance floor March 19 for the new season of ‘Dancing With the Stars.’

The Pittsburgh Penguins reached a financing deal for a new arena that will keep the NHL team in the city where it has played since 1967. Gov. Ed Rendell announced the agreement Tuesday at the Pennsylvania Gaming Congress. He said money from the state’s new slot machine parlors would help fund the arena.

The Warsaw Streets, rebuilt after the devastation of World War II may be mainly grey, uninspiring blocks, but the sun was shining today, and Andrez, my friendly taxi driver, was happy to point out the parks and …
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By the slimmest of margins, video bingo is now a reality in Morehouse Parish. The Morehouse Parish Police Jury approved the licensing and operation of video bingo halls in the unincorporated areas of the parish in a narrow 4-3 decision.

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