2008 May 12 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

MONDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) — An estimated 750,000 American teens and young adults are problem gamblers according to researchers at the University at Buffalo’s Research Institute on Addictions.

Of the six casinos in the St. Louis area, five suffered a decrease in admissions in April and only Ameristar Casino-St. Charles posted an increase in revenue, according to figures from the Missouri Gaming Commission and Illinois Gaming Board.

COLUMBIA The state Supreme Court says South Carolina casino boats don’t have to report to the state Revenue Department how much money they bring in each month.

Argosy Casino was the only one of four Kansas City-area riverboat casinos to report higher revenue and more customers in April compared with last year, according to statistics the Missouri Gaming Commission released Monday.

Melbourne, May 12 : The risk of gambling addictions among children as young as 13 has prompted new counselling measures in New South Wales (NSW) schools.

A Kenton County grand jury has indicted four people on charges of misappropriating funds from a charitable bingo operation.

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One man was cut in the head during a fight at a Davidson County bingo hall. (Credit: “From Staff Reports”)