2008 May 25 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

FORMER Labor treasurer Tony Sheehan landed a $1 million deal for helping win a lucrative Victorian gambling licence.

BOSTON - Casino supporters have found a surprising ally, now that House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi has agreed to support a ballot question asking state residents whether they agree with the idea.

N ine years ago, a recovering compulsive gambler from New Jersey named Arnie Wexler was summoned to the NBA offices by the league security staff. He was working as a gambling counselor, running an intensive treatment program with his wife. Wexler spent four hours meeting with league officials.

DEER LODGE Fifteen colorful, lighted palm trees were erected at the Happy Endings Casino in Deer Lodge over the weekend apparently in defiance of a Powell County Planning Board decision.

A thought occurred Monday night while watching Charles Barkley use his TNT “Inside the NBA” pulpit to inform the world he has a gambling problem - and is kicking the habit.

It was a bad day at the bingo table.

Volunteers are needed for two community activities. Citizens are needed to assist with an already successful community fundraiser - Bingo. If you do not want to work the games, there are other areas in which you can use your time.

11 Florida residents were arrested this week, and one is still being sought, following a three year anti-online sportsbetting operation in which detectives from the Broward County sheriff’s department infiltrated a well established gambling ring.

HR 5767, the Congressional bill introduced April 2 designed to halt federal officials from further implementation of the controversial regulations underpinning the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, has another two supporters.