2008 September 09 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Williamsport Volunteer Fire and EMS to hold gun bonanza; Bingo to be held at fire hall

Nevada athletic director Cary Groth announced today that NCAA investigators have cleared the program of the most serious allegations that sparked a 10-month-long probe of the school, including issues related to gambling.

RENO, Nev. (AP) — NCAA investigators have cleared Nevada of the most serious allegations that sparked a probe of the school, including issues related to gambling, according to athletic director Cary Groth.

Reputed mobster Nicholas Ferriola was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison for his role in what prosecutors described as a ruthless mob conspiracy that raked in huge gambling profits, squeezed businesses for “street tax” and gunned down anyone who got in the way.

Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin filed suit today asking for a court ruling on how he should proceed concerning permits for electronic bingo in Etowah County.

LIMERICKS galleries, theatres and castles will host free cultural events on September 19 which has been designated Culture Night in the city.

CHICAGO (AP) - Reputed mobster Nicholas Ferriola has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in what prosecutors described as a ruthless mob conspiracy that raked in huge gambling profits, squeezed businesses for “street tax” and gunned down anyone who got in the way.

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada athletic director Cary Groth announced today that NCAA investigators have cleared the program of the most serious allegations that sparked a 10-month-long probe of the school, including issues related to gambling.

According to a news release from the Texas Lottery Commission, Taylor County will be allocated $48,742 from charitable bingo in the community during the second quarter of 2008, up from $34,012 for the first quarter of the year.