2009 July 08 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

A survey of campaign finance records shows gambling interests gave nearly $2.6 million to Alabama campaigns during the 2006 elections. The Birmingham News surveyed records and found that dog track operator Milton McGregor and his companies were the biggest donors. They gave more than $1.8 million to candidates and political action committees. The Poarch Bank of Creek Indians was next with more …

Hundreds of players are eyeing their cards and trying to win a bingo jackpot worth nearly $20,000. INSIDE: Watch Tom Wait’s Report

It’s bingo night at the Wayne Ford Civic League. With the jackpot near $20,000, there’s not an empty seat in the house. However, for many of these players, the game of chance isn’t just for fun. It’s a chance to help ease their financial burden.

New Jersey’s horse racing and casino gambling industries still have a long way to go in developing a collaborative strategy to meet the competitive challenges emerging in neighboring states.

Thousands of teens all over the state — and right here in Central New York — are gambling. Now, theres a program to try to prevent the number of teen…

The player with the most wins at the World Series of Poker says he’s no longer avoiding aggressive opponents this year who threaten to knock him out of the main event.

CLEVELAND — With one temporary state budget expiring, and a second one going into effect, Ohio leaders have still not bridged a $3 billion gap in the state’s next budget.

Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford presented a new ordinance Wednesday governing electronic bingo in the city.

CARSON, Calif. (Wednesday, July 8, 2009) - The LA Galaxy announced today a presenting sponsorship agreement with San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino for the club’s upcoming international friendly against European powerhouse AC Milan on Sunday, July 19 at 7 p.m. at The Home Depot Center.