2008 September 19 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

A big bust Friday at a popular local hang out. The owners, and a bartender, were arrested at Solomon’s bar on Old Shell Road. Police say they found illegal gambling going on at the business. Folks say just by looking outside, you can tell Solomon’s isn’t what it used to be. A big bust Friday at a popular local hang out. The owners, and a bartender, were arrested at Solomon’s bar on Old Shell …

MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile police arrested the owners of Solomon’s restaurant on Old Shell Road today, after police found illegal gambling machines in the back of the building, which is located across from the University of South Alabama, according to…

Casinos on both sides of the Metro area are looking for help following the announcement of a new Hard Rock Cafe casino at the Kansas Speedway.

Less than a year after the state’s newest casino opened in downtown St. Louis voters are being asked to remove the so called “loss” or spending limit on gamblers. The casinos hope their offer of a carrot to taxpayers will clinch the deal.

(MOBILE, Ala.) September 19 - An undercover investigation led to the discovery of illegal gambling machines at a Mobile restaurant Friday morning. Mobile police found 3 illegal gambling machines inside of Solomon’s Bar on Old Shell Road around 9am.

The Attorney General of Florida wants a federal agency to step in and stop gambling at Seminole Indian casinos, even though the Governor signed an agreement with the tribe last year.

A partnership involving Kansas Speedway won a contract Friday to build and manage a state-owned resort casino that will overlook the track, narrowly beating out the Las Vegas-based Golden Gaming Inc. for the project.

Attorney General Troy King has issued an opinion that a new constitutional amendment or new legislation would be required for electronic bingo in Etowah County.

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