2008 May 18 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

TRENTON On Monday, May 19, Senate committees are scheduled to meet to consider a variety of measures to support renewable energy, and discuss legislation to allow sports betting in New Jersey.

Kasey Kahne picked up a $1 million payday Saturday night by gambling on a late pit stop to steal a win in NASCAR’s All-Star race. Kahne didn’t take tires on the pit stop before the fourth and final 25-lap segment, a decision that helped him restart in second when the race resumed.

RIVESVILLE The Rivesville fire hall filled up Sunday afternoon with those looking for a little bit of fun and to help a non-profit organization raise funds.

School groups and others who had stopped holding bingo fundraisers say the charity events are back on track now that a new state law resolves complicated state finance rules.

Sumter police have confiscated nine video gambling machines and $2,000 in an ongoing investigation of the illegal devices.

Staff Writer A representative from the Louisiana Department of Revenue spoke Friday with community leaders and charity groups during an informative session about charitable video bingo possibly moving to DeRidder.

A lucky Upper Norwood courier driver has seen a boost to his bank balance after a big bingo win. The 58-year-old, who does not wish to be named, won more than £410,000 at the Gala Club in Camberwell.

Sumter deputies have confiscated nine video gambling machines and $2,000 in an ongoing investigation of the illegal devices.

The Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Boston today for the deciding game in the Eastern Conference Semifinals and will look to buck the trend that has seen the home team…