2009 March 11 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

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COLUMBUS Ohio voters have said “no” four times to casino gambling since 1990 but backers of a new plan for casinos in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Toledo think the fifth time could be magic.

A judge upheld a state commission ruling to reject Laurel Racing’s appeal for slots after the group failed to put up the required licensing fee.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A proposed constitutional amendment to tax and regulate electronic bingo machines has won approval from a committee in the Alabama House. The House Tourism and Travel Committ

FAYETTEVILLE — More charitable money will remain in local hands if a change to the state’s charitable bingo rules is signed into law, State Rep. Tracy Pennertz, D-Fort Smith, said.

AUSTIN, Texas — Two Gulf Coast legislators filed a proposal Wednesday that would allow Texas voters to decide to allow casino gambling in Galveston and other parts of the state.

Associated Press - March 11, 2009 7:55 PM ET AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Two Gulf Coast legislators today filed a bill to allow Texas voters to decide whether to allow casino gambling in Galveston and…

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a Pahokee woman who disappeared on her way to bingo night in West Palm Beach.

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Republicans sounded a familiar tune Wednesday, saying they want to pay for a statewide construction plan by expanding gambling.