Thursday, June 26, 2008
Bingo clubs win on slots
Bingo clubs win on slots
THE UK Government says it will relax limits on the number of slot machines allowed in bingo clubs, giving a lift to the industry which has seen a number of clubs close in the wake of new gambling laws.
Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe said the maximum number of £500 jackpot slot machines allowed in bingo clubs would be raised from four to eight.
THE UK Government says it will relax limits on the number of slot machines allowed in bingo clubs, giving a lift to the industry which has seen a number of clubs close in the wake of new gambling laws.
Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe said the maximum number of £500 jackpot slot machines allowed in bingo clubs would be raised from four to eight.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
New Chief for European Bingo Assn
Spanish executive takes the chair
The Federation of European Union Bingo Associations (EUBINGO), has appointed Javier Franch Cardona of the Spanish Association to serve as president for two years. The Association comprises several of Europe's bingo associations.
Outgoing President, Sir Peter Fry of Great Britain's bingo association assumes the vice presidency and Italo Marcotti of the Italian association Federbingo takes over as secretary.
The appointments were announced at EUBINGO's agm in Brussels on 18 June 2008. Cardona is President of the Spanish Association of Bingo Entrepreneurs CEJ, and will serve a two-year term.
The agm went on to approve a common position on online gambling and a code of conduct on responsible gambling, and confirmed its commitment to the establishment of a European Social Dialogue table for gambling. The Assembly further agreed on the continuous monitoring of developments in gaming regulation; on engagement in the political process at EU level; a potential gambling Directive and on recruitment of new member associations from other EU member states.
“2008-2010 looks set to present the bingo sector with very specific challenges, not least in the form of continued smoking bans, providing for responsible gaming and competition from other forms of gaming – we at EUBINGO look forward to these challenges” said Cardona
Established in 2006, EUBINGO represents the professional and social interests of national bingo associations. Members include the Bingo Association of Great Britain, the Spanish Confederation of Organizations of Bingo Games Managers, the Italian Federbingo and the Star Bingo Group of Ireland.
The Federation of European Union Bingo Associations (EUBINGO), has appointed Javier Franch Cardona of the Spanish Association to serve as president for two years. The Association comprises several of Europe's bingo associations.
Outgoing President, Sir Peter Fry of Great Britain's bingo association assumes the vice presidency and Italo Marcotti of the Italian association Federbingo takes over as secretary.
The appointments were announced at EUBINGO's agm in Brussels on 18 June 2008. Cardona is President of the Spanish Association of Bingo Entrepreneurs CEJ, and will serve a two-year term.
The agm went on to approve a common position on online gambling and a code of conduct on responsible gambling, and confirmed its commitment to the establishment of a European Social Dialogue table for gambling. The Assembly further agreed on the continuous monitoring of developments in gaming regulation; on engagement in the political process at EU level; a potential gambling Directive and on recruitment of new member associations from other EU member states.
“2008-2010 looks set to present the bingo sector with very specific challenges, not least in the form of continued smoking bans, providing for responsible gaming and competition from other forms of gaming – we at EUBINGO look forward to these challenges” said Cardona
Established in 2006, EUBINGO represents the professional and social interests of national bingo associations. Members include the Bingo Association of Great Britain, the Spanish Confederation of Organizations of Bingo Games Managers, the Italian Federbingo and the Star Bingo Group of Ireland.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Bingo - Arkansas Lawmakers To Consider Options
Bingo - Arkansas Lawmakers To Consider Options Bingo and raffles were viewed as constitutionally banned lotteries - some church and other groups still ran the games - until voters in 2006 approved a constitutional amendment authorizing recognized organizations to conduct the games for charitable purposes. Last year, the state Department of Finance and Administration set a $600,000 annual budget for a new five-person division to monitor bingo operations statewide. The state imposed a 1-cent per bingo game card tax to cover the cost.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Ugliest Dog Competition
Toilet Paper Wedding Dress
Judah S. Harris of Charmin shows the winning entry in this year's Toilet Paper Wedding Dress contest.
"Contestants used only toilet paper, glue, and/or tape to create gowns and headpieces with ruffles, faux embroidery, pleats and even lace effects," organizers say in a press release that has garnered lots of attention from the news media.
Katrina Chalifoux took home a $1,000 gift card for her creation.
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"Contestants used only toilet paper, glue, and/or tape to create gowns and headpieces with ruffles, faux embroidery, pleats and even lace effects," organizers say in a press release that has garnered lots of attention from the news media.
Katrina Chalifoux took home a $1,000 gift card for her creation.
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Bingo Caller of the Year competition suspended
The national bingo game have made the decision to suspend the national bingo caller of the year 2008 competition, citing the difficulties that the bingo industry are facing at the moment. This move is unprecedented since this sought after bingo caller of the year title began back in 1994 by the bingo association, and was subsequently taken over by the national bingo game itself in 1999.
Patrick Bowler was the first ever winner of the bingo caller of the year title back in 1994 and Blake Robson won this prestigious title in 2007.
UK's National Bingo game made this statement on their website – “It is fully anticipated that the competition will be reinstated in an even more exciting and further reaching format next year and we look forward to re-launching our search for Britain’s premier bingo callers at that time”.
Patrick Bowler was the first ever winner of the bingo caller of the year title back in 1994 and Blake Robson won this prestigious title in 2007.
UK's National Bingo game made this statement on their website – “It is fully anticipated that the competition will be reinstated in an even more exciting and further reaching format next year and we look forward to re-launching our search for Britain’s premier bingo callers at that time”.
Charities’ bingo cut under 6%
Analysis: Charities’ bingo cut under 6% In the first eight months of legalized bingo in Arkansas, less than 6 percent of the proceeds went to charity. The state Department of Finance and Administration on Friday released to legislators its analysis of charitable bingo finances in Arkansas through March 31. Total bingo proceeds in the state were $10.3 million. “We’re having more people playing than we anticipated,” said state Assistant Revenue Commissioner John Theis. He said the department last year made no prediction aboutthe amount that would go to charity.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Big bucks drew kid hacker into cyber crime
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Big bucks drew kid hacker into cyber crime
"His knowledge of the codes and payment gateways is as good as that of a professional hacker," said a senior crime branch official who has been interrogating this teenager picked up from Mulund in Mumbai, involved in an online payment scam on eBay. Three other persons who were arrested in Ahmedabad for their involvement in the scam are in police custody.
Big bucks drew kid hacker into cyber crime
"His knowledge of the codes and payment gateways is as good as that of a professional hacker," said a senior crime branch official who has been interrogating this teenager picked up from Mulund in Mumbai, involved in an online payment scam on eBay. Three other persons who were arrested in Ahmedabad for their involvement in the scam are in police custody.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Bingo profits drop sharply
Bingo profits drop sharply
Bingo profits drop sharply The Cyprus Shriners used to measure their bingo profits in thousands of dollars. Every night would bring in upwards of $4,000 for the Shriners hospitals. Now they’re lucky to net $1,000 — and more often than not, they lose money, local fundraiser David Gonyea said. “I think it’s getting marginal at this time,” he said as he surveyed a crowd of about 200 bingo players at the Bingo Palace on Thursday night. “We have few options. There are limited ways we can make money. But we may have to stop doing this.”
Bingo profits drop sharply The Cyprus Shriners used to measure their bingo profits in thousands of dollars. Every night would bring in upwards of $4,000 for the Shriners hospitals. Now they’re lucky to net $1,000 — and more often than not, they lose money, local fundraiser David Gonyea said. “I think it’s getting marginal at this time,” he said as he surveyed a crowd of about 200 bingo players at the Bingo Palace on Thursday night. “We have few options. There are limited ways we can make money. But we may have to stop doing this.”
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
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UN calls for lifting travel restrictions on HIV carriers
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UN calls for lifting travel restrictions on HIV carriers
UN chief Ban Ki-moon called for an end to discrimination against people carrying the AIDS virus, including travel restrictions imposed on them by some countries. He said that 60 years after the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted, "it is shocking that there should still be discrimination against those at high risk, such as men who have sex with men, or stigma attached to individuals living with HIV."
Salvadoran President Elias Antonio Saca, who lifted such restrictions in his country four years ago, backed the NGOs' call. "I appeal to the international community and all governments for the scrapping of walls and barriers which restrict the free movement of people living with HIV," he said.
Meanwhile AIDS expert Anthony Fauci, the head of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, stressed the importance of prevention and continuing research. He recalled that AIDS was discovered 27 years ago and that considerable funding was still needed to combat the disease.
UN calls for lifting travel restrictions on HIV carriers
UN chief Ban Ki-moon called for an end to discrimination against people carrying the AIDS virus, including travel restrictions imposed on them by some countries. He said that 60 years after the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted, "it is shocking that there should still be discrimination against those at high risk, such as men who have sex with men, or stigma attached to individuals living with HIV."
Salvadoran President Elias Antonio Saca, who lifted such restrictions in his country four years ago, backed the NGOs' call. "I appeal to the international community and all governments for the scrapping of walls and barriers which restrict the free movement of people living with HIV," he said.
Meanwhile AIDS expert Anthony Fauci, the head of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, stressed the importance of prevention and continuing research. He recalled that AIDS was discovered 27 years ago and that considerable funding was still needed to combat the disease.
Exercise may prevent addiction
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Study: Exercise may prevent addiction Studies in both humans and animals suggest that exercise may help prevent drug or alcohol addiction. The underlying question is whether regular physical activity spurs changes in the brain involving neurochemicals that sense and reinforce pleasure. The US government is pumping more money into research to find out. In a Brown University study, women in a smoking-cessation program were twice as likely to kick the habit if they also exercised three times a week. They also gained only half as much weight. Similar results were found in a study of teens and tweens. Those who said they exercise daily were half as likely to smoke, and 40 percent less likely to experiment with marijuana.
Study: Exercise may prevent addiction Studies in both humans and animals suggest that exercise may help prevent drug or alcohol addiction. The underlying question is whether regular physical activity spurs changes in the brain involving neurochemicals that sense and reinforce pleasure. The US government is pumping more money into research to find out. In a Brown University study, women in a smoking-cessation program were twice as likely to kick the habit if they also exercised three times a week. They also gained only half as much weight. Similar results were found in a study of teens and tweens. Those who said they exercise daily were half as likely to smoke, and 40 percent less likely to experiment with marijuana.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Phoenix digs up first sample of Martian soil
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Nearly two weeks after its historic landing, the US Mars probe Phoenix has scooped up its first sample of Martian soil and begun analyzing it for water and organic compounds, a NASA official said.
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Mars probe Phoenix digs up first sample of Martian soil
Nearly two weeks after its historic landing, the US Mars probe Phoenix has scooped up its first sample of Martian soil and begun analyzing it for water and organic compounds, a NASA official said.
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Book from `Sex and the City' film doesn't exist
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A consumer alert for the millions who have seen the "Sex and the City" movie: There is no such book as "Love Letters of Great Men," which Carrie Bradshaw reads while in bed with Mr. Big. Richard Davies, press manager for AbeBooks.com, an online seller that features used titles, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he has received hundreds of queries about the book's existence.
Book from `Sex and the City' film doesn't exist
A consumer alert for the millions who have seen the "Sex and the City" movie: There is no such book as "Love Letters of Great Men," which Carrie Bradshaw reads while in bed with Mr. Big. Richard Davies, press manager for AbeBooks.com, an online seller that features used titles, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he has received hundreds of queries about the book's existence.
Cyber Crime Feared More Than Burglary
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Cyber Crime Feared More Than Burglary
Of the 1,000 PC users surveyed in March 2008 through market research
company Ipsos, 57% felt that they will most likely be the victims of cyber
crime with only 21% believing they will be victims of burglary.
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Cyber Crime Feared More Than Burglary
Of the 1,000 PC users surveyed in March 2008 through market research
company Ipsos, 57% felt that they will most likely be the victims of cyber
crime with only 21% believing they will be victims of burglary.
These results can be linked to two key behavioral trends: more
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Civic chorus unveils bingo plaza
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Civic chorus unveils bingo plaza The Hattiesburg Civic Chorus and Concert Association unveiled its working in the making today with the opening of a bingo plaza. Proceeds generated from the bingo hall will be used to promote and benefit the arts in Hattiesburg. “In our efforts to do better fundraising and to make more art activities available to the community, we are opening bingo to support the arts in the Pine Belt,” said its director.
Civic chorus unveils bingo plaza The Hattiesburg Civic Chorus and Concert Association unveiled its working in the making today with the opening of a bingo plaza. Proceeds generated from the bingo hall will be used to promote and benefit the arts in Hattiesburg. “In our efforts to do better fundraising and to make more art activities available to the community, we are opening bingo to support the arts in the Pine Belt,” said its director.
