Posts Tagged ‘gambling news’
Helping seniors fight gambling addiction (Miami Herald)
The Sunshine State has long been a mecca for senior citizens looking for a warm retreat for their retirement years. However, as the number of gambling venues has grown in the state, so has the incidence of seniors finding those golden years tarnished because of compulsive gambling.Gambling, state budget on Florida Legislature’s agenda (Miami Herald)
Gambling talks continue in the Legislature Thursday, as the House committee charged with drafting a gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida considers the impact of Vegas-style casinos on the state's tourism industry and economy.Kansas group plans TV ad in coordination with National Problem Gambling Awareness Week (Lawrence Journal-World)
A new television ad is in the works from a group aiming to raise public awareness of gambling addictions.Champlin American Legion’s gambling license suspended; Brooklyn Park group steps in to help (Champlin - Dayton Press)
Following a compliance review in the fall of 2009, the State Gambling Control Board has suspended the Champlin American Legion's charitable gambling license, effective March 1.Stillwater American Legion post seeks change to state’s charitable-gambling laws (Pioneer Press)
Two apartments above American Legion Post No. 48 in downtown Stillwater have been vacant since the state's gambling laws were changed a few years ago.AG: No decision on gambling task force (WTVM 9 Columbus)
A late Wednesday meeting to discuss the fate of the state's controversial governor's gambling task force has yielded no immediate decision.Allen Iverson “Needs More Than a Prayer” to Cure His Alcohol/Gambling Addictions (Gossip on This!)
According to a popular Inquirer Sports Columnist, basketball player Allen Iverson “needs more than a prayer.” Citing his alcohol problems and issues with gambling, sports writer and TV personality Stephen A. Smith gave a pretty detailed account on what’s really going on in AI’s troubled life: Allen Iverson is in trouble, folks, deep trouble. The combination [...]Police seize six video gambling machines at local gas station (The Journal Times)
RACINE - The Racine Police Department Wednesday seized all sixvideo gambling machines at Marathon gas station, 3024 Rapids Drive,after the owner failed to remove them.Help For Kansans With Gambling Problems (WIBW Topeka)
It's Problem Gambling Awareness Week and officials met at the State Capitol today to unveil new helpful resources for those struggling with gambling addiction. (VIDEO INCLUDED)Ala. judge refuses to restrict gambling task force from Country Crossing (The News Herald)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A federal judge has rejected a request from Country Crossing in Dothan to shield it from the governor's gambling task force. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson ruled against the casino late Tuesday. Task force commander John...
