2007 December 25 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

For the past 30 years, the number of Roman Catholics and their proportion of Macao?s population have been in steep decline, a stark contrast to the 45 percent increase in the number worldwide.

LEXINGTON — Gov. Steve Beshear wasted no time pushing his plan for allowing casino gambling in Kentucky. In a speech Friday at a Kentucky Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Beshear said the state is facing tough financial times ahead.

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State Rep. Al White is working on a proposal to allow Las Vegas-style, no-limit gambling in Colorado.

Welcome to this week’s Dean’s List, where we’re wrapping our presents in the Mitchell Report and stuffing our stockings with old pictures of Topanga.

“As we were opening and sorting things out, I took a glance at the sender’s name and saw that it was a Montana support group. Boy did my spirits soar.”

The American Legion Post in Highland Park, 3712 Second Ave., hosts bingo every Friday night and is Des Moines’ oldest continuous bingo event. Doors open at 4 p.m., and play starts at 6:15 p.m. A variety of sandwiches and snacks are available from the Ladies’ Legion Auxiliary food window.

MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said he expects to resolve an immense investigation into allegations of illegal gambling operations within the next two or three months.

Reaction to last week’s World Trade Organisation decision to award $21 million in annual retaliatory measures to the Antiguan government in its online gambling dispute has gathered momentum over the weekend, with a prominent music industry publication roundly condemning the decision.