2012 March 04 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

Details are emerging from Federated Sports+Gaming bankruptcy filing. Wicked Chops Insider has obtained information from court records that indicate the company is in an even more dire financial position than first indicated.

Two thieves broke into Eastown Bingo, 1232 Falke Dr., and stole a safe containing an estimated $20,000 and about $900 from a filing cabinet. Surveillance cameras captured the break-in, and police are in the process of reviewing the footage. According to police, the bingo hall is a large warehouse-type building with sheet metal for outer walls. The two thieves are thought to have gained entry by …

The signs are all around. Gov. Brian Sandoval has been saying since late last year that various indicators - sales and gaming taxes, tourism numbers - indicate a gradual recovery is in the works.

It looks like Rhode Island voters could face two casino questions on the November ballot.

Two suspects broke into Eastown Bingo, 1232 Falke Dr., and stole a safe containing an estimated $20,000 and about $900 from a filing cabinet. Surveillance cameras captured the break-in, and police are in the process of reviewing the footage. According to police, the bingo hall is a large warehouse-type building with sheet metal for outer walls. The two suspects are thought to have gained entry …

Legislation that would permit sports betting in California at racetracks and simulcast locations has been introduced in the California Senate, but faces formidable obstacles at the state and federal levels.

It won't be state lawmakers, a governor or casino lobbyists who decide whether Rhode Island joins a regional arms race over casinos. Instead, thanks to a provision in the state Constitution, the final say rests with the voters.

AN UNEMPLOYED single mother of two has been ordered to pay back almost $1 million to NSW taxpayers after a court found her lavish lifestyle was funded by the proceeds of crime.

An English poker champion is facing murder charges in Garfield County District Court - more than 14 years after he allegedly killed his wife in western Colorado.