2007 October 11 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

“We’re definitely raising the bar for gaming in Southern Arizona”

Round-the-clock poker, blackjack or slot operations could soon be an option at West Virginia’s racetracks if the state Lottery Commission agrees to the request. via Charleston Daily Mail

GREENVILLE - Another bingo hall is considering joining a lawsuit challenging the city’s new smoking ban in public buildings.

“This is such wonderful news. This is absolutely extraordinary”

Gov. Deval Patrick will unveil Thursday his long awaited bill on casino gambling. NewsCenter 5’s Gail Huff reported that Patrick’s bill would legalize casino gambling in the Bay State. Three resort-style casinos, costing at least $1 billion each, would be licensed and built in the west, southeast, and in Boston.

A Mount Laurel man who worked as a state probation officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to running an illegal poker ring, officials said. via CourierPostOnline

BINGO sessions paid off for one lady when she became England’s first Mecca millionaire. The 52-year-old regular at the Mecca Bingo Club in Stevenage Town Centre scooped £1m on the Mecca Millionaire game on Friday evening.

“I have more money now for Costa Rica. I am very happy and thankful to Titan Poker for having such great promotions.”

Log in to remember this page. Email this A new study by Britain’s Bingo Association has revealed that 48 per cent of the general population view bingo as an important venue for social interaction.