2007 November 06 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

CHICOPEE, Mass. (AP) - Voters in three Massachusetts cities approved nonbinding referendums supporting casino gambling on Tuesday. The ballot question in Pittsfield, which asked if voters support legalized casino gambling in the state, was approved 59% to 41%.

Sweden’s valued online poker playing community will now be able to take advantage of the world’s leading celebrity poker room, as CelebPoker announce the launch of the website’s new Swedish version. via Earth Times

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The federal government told Gov. Charlie Crist that it will take steps to allow expanded gambling in Seminole Indian casinos if he doesn’t reach an agreement with the tribe by Nov. 15.

A national poker champion from southwest Virginia was one of 16 people arrested during a gambling raid in Kingsport, Tennessee. via WTKR-TV Norfolk

Voters in three Massachusetts cities are weighing in on casino gambling. Chicopee, Worcester and Pittsfield have nonbinding referendums on their ballots. Chicopee and Worcester residents are being asked if they would support casinos in their communities, while the ballot question in Pittsfield asks if voters support legalized casino gambling in the state.

“It’s like Atlantic City up there.”

Margaret McCarthy spent Wednesday afternoon playing bingo and doing her grocery shopping - all without leaving the clubhouse at Las Serenas Apartments, the senior complex in Palm Desert where she’s lived for the past 10 years.

Nov 6, 2007 H.O.P.E.’s fall basket bingo on Sunday will not only raise money to support the group’s good works, but also stock its pantry shelves. The event at the New Freedom Community Center includes 25 games and entertainment by Bill Donahue.

The St. Charles Parish Council on Monday voted to outlaw electronic video bingo, despite concerns that the ordinance was legally flawed. The measure, which passed 7-2, is designed to shut down the Luling Bingo Palace, which opened last week, and prevent any others from opening.