2008 May 01 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 3

May 1 (Bloomberg) — Rank Group Plc , the second-largest U.K. bingo-club owner, gained the most in a month in London trading after Investec Securities said the government plans to make a statement offering “good news'’ for bingo companies.

Police are searching for an armed robber who hit a Westmoreland County church bingo game Monday night, making off with more than $1,000.

The Super Bowl of horse racing goes this Saturday, with the 134 th running of the Kentucky Derby taking center stage in the sports world. The Kentucky Derby is the first leg, and the crown jewel of the famously difficult Triple Crown, which include…

In honor of the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday, BINGO AMERICA is doubling its daily cash prize, promising $100* for every verified “Bingo” on their free BINGO AMERICA game cards all next week beginning Monday, May 5 at 7PM/6 C.

Casino operator and World Poker Tour co-founder Lyle Berman has joined the coalition seeking to legalize gambling in Ohio to build a destination gambling resort in Wilmington.

The state’s horse racing tracks have stopped offering simulcast betting on the popular New York Racing Association races because of a contractual dispute.

Columbia Police have made one arrest in connection with what they say is an illegal gambling house; home had poker machines inside.

Authorities raided a bingo parlor in St. Mary’s County on Thursday.

SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, Hamilton County Casino developer Lakes Entertainment has agreed to arrange financing and manage the $600 million casino complex proposed just west of Interstate 71 on Ohio 73 in Clinton County.