2008 November 01 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

A Longaberger Bingo is being sponsored by the Huntington Downtown Lions Club to raise money for vision and hearing projects.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. - The last time voters decided on gambling at The Greenbrier, owners of the luxury resort spent big bucks to sway them to say yes.Local ministers hired a political consultant to help convince people otherwise.And months bef…

Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 4:02 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 4:02 p.m. Three people were arrested last week after an investigation led detectives to illegal poker machines, …

NEWARK — A New Jersey man claims in lawsuits against 10 Atlantic City casinos that the gaming halls are violating the law by not making their properties sufficiently accessible to those with disabilities.

Like restaurants, movie theaters and other entertainment businesses, Arizona’s tribal casinos are making less money in the stingy economy.

The Wild Horse Casino in Cripple Creek has closed its doors following a year of steady losses for Colorado casinos.

The Wild Horse Casino in Cripple Creek has closed its doors following a year of steady losses for Colorado casinos. The casino said it was giving out final paychecks to its 62 employees on Saturday.

Last week, The Strand Merchants Association, which represents retailers and restaurants in the historic downtown, sent a letter to Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas, the city council and City Manager Steve LeBlanc, urging they pursue casino gambling as a means to recover from the hurricane and win back tourists.

Government officials have welcomed last night’s late agreement on a Levy settlement for 2009/10. The deal between bookmakers and the Horserace Betting Levy Board on the next scheme was sealed before the midnight deadline, to the relief of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.