Nova Scotia bar owner faces fine for allowing poker tournament

TRURO, N.S. (CP) - A Nova Scotia bar owner has been fined $1,000 for allowing gaming at his business. Kevin Dawe, who owns Calico’s Lounge in Truro, was charged following a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament in January. Defence lawyer Joel Pink entered the guilty plea on Dawe’s behalf Wednesday.

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Wed, May 30th, 2007

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