2008 May 28 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

HUNTINGTON — Little Victories Animal Rescue is hosting a Longaberger Basket and Boyds Bear Bingo at 7 p.m. Friday, May 30, at the YWCA, 617 5th Ave.

University experts have called on state governments and the gaming industry to recognise the seriousness of conditions such as depression and social isolation as contributing factors among people potentially at risk of developing gambling problems.

The Standardbred Breeders and OwnersAssociation ofNewJersey urged a state Senate committee to allow sports betting at the state’s racetracks as well asAtlantic City casinos if a federal ban on that betting is ever overturned.

The B.C. Lottery Corp. will start reviewing cheques issued by casinos on a monthly basis, looking for multiple winners and others who might be using slot machines to launder their ill-gotten gains.

RENO — An NCAA investigation of the former Nevada men’s golf coach centers on allegations of sports betting, a newspaper reported Saturday.

Leaders in Lyon County, Iowa, could “roll the dice” on a $90-million resort and casino near Larchwood.

Singapore - Singaporeans are starting to gamble at a younger age, triggering fears that the city-state could face a wave of betting addicts, a published study said on Thursday. Nearly one-quarter of those queried started gambling when they were under…

Rank Group, owners of Mecca Bingo, won £36.3m in repayments following a decision by the VAT and Duties Tribunal.

BANGOR (NEWS CENTER) — Members of Maine’s Gambling Control Board got a chance to tour the Hollywood Slots facility Wednesday.