2008 June 20 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Three more western Pennsylvania men have been sentenced to probation for conspiring to run an illegal gambling ring and launder money in Washington County.

Roughly 3,700 rank-and-file employees at three area casinos owned by the Seneca Nation of Indians are getting a financial boost from management to help them through trying economic times. Representatives from the Seneca Gaming Corp. announced Friday their plan to give employees earning less than $40,000 a year a $500 increase in pay. The retroactive pay raises are effective June 9.

Sumter County authorities arrested six people Friday in connection with an illegal gambling operation.

A transatlantic feud over online gambling is set to intensify after the US brushed off claims from the European Union that it was discriminating against its companies.

The Reno Silver Sox (yes, they are still playing at Peccole Park) are going to stage a mustache growing contest next month.

LITTLE ROCK - Revenue from a new state tax on charitable bingo games has exceeded projection by $500,000, fiscal officers told legislators Friday.

The issue of casino gambling may be dead in Frankfort this year, but one Eastern Kentucky lawmaker wants to bring the issue back to the table.

The NBA wants disgraced referee Tim Donaghy to pay the league $1.4 million, including his wages for games on which he bet or provided inside tips to gamblers.

Even as a new casino opened in Calgary, experts say Alberta may be saturated with gambling outlets.