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Judge: Gambling raid didn't violate order (The Columbus Dispatch)
Officials in the Ohio attorney general's office engaged in "behind-the-scenes shenanigans" during a crackdown on gambling in 2007, a judge ruled, but he stopped short of finding the office in contempt of court.
Poarch Creek Indian Gaming: Gambling bills unlikely to pass this year (Mobile Press-Register)
The Legislature is unlikely to pass any proposal to legalize and tax gambling this session, according to an official with Poarch Creek Indian Gaming, a supporter of gambling bills.
Mattoon Moose Club cited by state for illegal video gambling (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)
MATTOON — Illinois Liquor Control Commission agents cited the Moose Club this week reportedly for illegal video gambling machine payouts.
Accused teacher: Meetings with student were for gambling, not sex (Macomb Daily)
A 34-year-old Center Line High School teacher accused of having sex with a female student claims they didn't meet at a hotel for sex but to exchange money and information for a gambling operation.
New casino underscores reversal of Liberal promise to curb gambling (Vancouver Sun)
The revenue B.C. gambling casinos take in has nearly tripled since 2001, the year when the B.C. Liberals came to power, promising to scale down such activities throughout the province.
Gambling treatment programs cut (The Register-Guard)
PORTLAND — Maybe you’ve seen the TV ad: Three women are in the ladies’ room. One confides that she’s kicked a gambling addiction by seeking treatment. Another woman eavesdrops, realizes she needs help, too, and asks, “Can I talk to you?” The ad, paid for by the Oregon Lottery, has …
King takes over gambling task force (The Atmore Advance)
Attorney General Troy King said Monday he will take over the state’s task force on illegal gambling and temporarily stop the task force’s raids on Alabama casinos.
Mercer County officials take down gambling rings operating in Trenton markets (The Trentonian)
TRENTON — Officials revealed yesterday the results of two long-term investigations that targeted sports gambling operations in the city.
Officials offer problem gambling awareness tips (KFVS 12 Cape Girardeau)
Illinois officials are cautioning the state's residents about the dangers of problem gambling.
Gambling site busted after NASCAR bettors complain they weren't paid (ThatsRacin.com)
The black flag has dropped on a NASCAR gambling site in Washington state.