Charitable Bingo Starts Today

Arkansas has long been a holdout in the push to bring more gaming to the Bible Belt. And today, more games will begin. Hundreds of charities across Arkansas will be allowed to run bingo games and sell raffle tickets to raise money for their causes.

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Tue, July 31st, 2007

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