2008 August 19 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

The case against a Hagerstown man charged in the May 30 holdup at an illicit poker game was forwarded to Washington County Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon.

A report released Tuesday says the double-digit growth tribal casinos once enjoyed may be a thing of the past.

The first initiative that voters will see on the primary ballot next week asks them to decide the future of gambling in Alaska.  The measure as written will only clean up some long-standing confusion in regulating the charitable gaming industry. But opponents point to other doors the bill would open. Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau Download audio […] ShareThis

Each time that you experience an unlucky loss, keep in mind that someone else is enjoying a fortunate victory. More importantly, remember that these things have a way of evening themselves out over the long run.

The Catholic Church and Indian gaming tribes are supporting a new plan to change the way bingo is played in California, a plan that could put some bingo halls out of business.

An agency that provided treatment for problem gamblers in nine eastern Iowa counties, including Clinton and Scott, was abruptly shut down at the end of July after the state withdrew funding and canceled its contract.

IN THE MORNING, Millie Slechta said no for the third time. No, no, and no again. The people in charge at Aberdeen Middle School called her on the telephone, and they asked if she would please come in to teach English and science, but Millie said she had other important plans.

The second annual Valley Bingo, held at the Festival at Mount Si, was a huge success, thanks to the generous donations from our local McDonalds, Mount Si Shell, Dairy Freeze, QFC, North Bend Theatre, Emerald City Smoothie, George’s Bakery, Blimpie, Starbucks, NAPA and Sheila Barnett.

Colorado’s mountain casinos suffered a 14 percent drop in revenue in July, continuing their year-long slide, according to Division of Gaming data released today.