NEW LOCAL: Man arrested in sweep wanted on gambling charge
A New Castle man arrested during Fridays drug sweep was wanted on a bench warrant for a gambling charge. Jeffrey Zona, 39, was picked up by police as part of the city and state police drug sweep in New Castle. He was wanted on a bench warrant on a gambling-related charge dating back to 2005.
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Interesting gambling facts:
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- Riverboat casinos were first legalized in Iowa, then Illinois, followed closely by Missouri, Indiana, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
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