2008 May 08 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 4

former Ohio University baseball player has pleaded guilty to a charge of persistent disorderly conduct in connection with a gambling investigation.

Last Wednesday’s proposed game at Harrington Waters was called off due to the inclement weather and the soaked condition of the golf course. Our next outing will be for the Foursomes Competition on the 23rd.

Most casinos offer slot clubs with the idea of boosting customer loyalty, but too many customers are just in it for the deal. Ways to increase casino patrons loyalty are examined in the featured article in the May 2008 issue of the Cornell Hospitality Quarterly.

Theyre still waiting on the results of a study re-evaluating the feasibility of adding slot machines, but officials at The Woodlands said Tuesday they remain optimistic about making slots work.

BROOKLINE - Despite a recent high-profile defeat, legislation to legalize casino gambling in Massachusetts may yet come back, Governor Deval Patrick said yesterday.

BUFFALO, N.Y., May 8 (UPI) — Gambling is widespread among U.S. adolescents and young adults ages 14 through 21, a University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions study reveals.

HARTFORD A controversial measure to ban smoking at the states two Indian casinos ran out of steam late Tuesday when House Speaker James A. Amann confirmed his chamber wouldnt take up the bill before the legislative session hits its midnight deadline.

HARRISBURG — The state House is moving to help nonprofit groups that raise funds by holding bingos, which have slipped in attendance as more casinos have opened around Pennsylvania and in …

A McDonald man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court to his involvement in an illegal gambling ring in Washington County. …