2009 July 05 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

The Times IS THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE SPINNING BACK IN FAVOUR OF RANK? Despite a number of hindrances such as the introduction of the UK smoking ban, tax hikes and the overall state of the economy, Ian Burke, the chief executive of Rank Group, remains optimistic about the bingo and casino company’s future. Burke has stated his intention to transform provincial casinos and bingo halls into modern …

At 4 p.m. when most people are wrapping up their days, 27-year-old David Newtons is just beginning. Thats when the Midland native and manager of Strike it Rich Bingo arrives at work to keep the customers happy.

SEOUL: A former South Korean company boss who said he gambled away 30 billion won (23.5 million dollars) in three years is suing a casino for allegedly fuelling his addiction, a report said on Monday.

Now that the Oscars has expanded its Best Picture field to 10 films, things are going to get Cocoa Puffs crazy: The Hangover and Paul Blart for Best Picture; Transformers’ Megan Fox for Best Actress.

David Payne writes for Covers Experts Ben Burns . One mans greatest comeback victory is anothers worst beat. That was the case in last Tuesdays Red Sox-Orioles game. Well go out on a limb and bet the majority of you who were invested in t…

When the Kentucky Senate budget committee killed a proposed casino gambling bill during a June special session, it dashed plans to spend nearly $60 million in casino tax revenue on Northern Kentucky public school construction.

CHINA showed exactly why it was at the top of the food chain in the badminton scene as their shuttlers captured all but one title at the close of the $120,000 Bingo Bonanza Philippine Open Badminton Championships yesterday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

Tuesday Evenings, East Coulee: Bingo at 7:30 p.m. Community Hall. The Alberta Government may introduce legislation restricting cell phone use while driving. You…

The tax rise on bingo threatens a mainly working-class leisure pursuit and the social clubs where it is played Thirty years ago I was on the committee of my local workingmen’s club in a town outside Leeds. One of the duties of committee members was to take a regular turn at calling bingo on a Sunday night. It was a serious commitment. I remember once rushing back from a meeting in London in …