Nova Scotia bar owner faces fine for allowing poker tournament
(CP) - A Nova Scotia bar owner has been fined $1,000 for allowing gaming at his business.
Kevin Dawe, who owns Calico’s Lounge in Truro, was charged following a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament in January. Defence lawyer Joel Pink entered the guilty plea on Dawe’s behalf Wednesday.
Dawe had earlier planned to fight the charge, saying he made no money from the event, other than from the sale of liquor and food. Read more
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- Many casinos in Nevada were financed by mobsters. Most notable perhaps was Las Vegas' Flamingo which was opened in 1947 by Bugsy Siegel.
- In 1973, the Commission on the Review of National Policy toward Gambling was created to study gambling in the United States.
- The first World Series of Poker was held in downtown Las Vegas at the Horseshoe Casino back in 1970. Then owner of the Horseshoe Jack Binion, hosted the very first one and has agreed to host upcoming World Series of Poker Tournament Circuit. Jack Binion said that is purely honorary and plans on doing other types deals and events in the future.
- As early as 1420, lotteries were used in Europe for public works. High-value commodities such as land and art were often sold through lotteries.
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