2008 February 10 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Arna, the four-tonne Asian elephant that came to Taronga Western Plains Zoo under a huge black cloud, has helped turn her paddock into a sunny and social place.

“It is not the policy of the Methodist Church to make any comments on people who resigned. He (Light) finished off, and that was that”

Hundreds followed people dressed as dragon-like lions dancing to drums and brass cymbals during Chinese New Year celebrations at the two casinos on Sunday.

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Rank Group PLC has quizzed investment group Guoco about the Malaysian company’s plans for a potential bid for the UK bingo hall and casino operator, according to the Sunday Express.

“No, it doesn’t strike me as odd at all. In fact, it seems perfect. Absolutely perfect.”

SKYCITY Casino is suing the State Government after it was forced to pay for the regulation of the state’s gambling industry.

Fire investigators say a blaze in a former bingo hall was not started deliberately.

United Mine Workers Local 1876: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 15942 Paradise Lane, Brookwood. Call 205-339-9384.Bingo: 2 p.m. Sunday at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6022, 7001 University Blvd. E. in Cottondale.

State officials say they’re prepared to get help for compulsive gamblers when Hollywood Casino at Penn National opens its doors, but gambling critics say they fear the region could see more gambling addicts.