2008 February 14 Poker News, Events and Happenings

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking comments on an improvement plan for the Poker Joe Fishing Access site after it settled with nearby landowners last February over public access issues.

NASHUA — One of the two Milford men charged with running video poker gambling at the Harley-Sanford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post plans to plead guilty, while the other is scheduled to stand trial next month, court records show. … - By ANDREW WOLFE Telegraph Staff

NASHUA — One of the two Milford men charged with running video poker gambling at the Harley-Sanford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post plans to plead guilty, while the other is scheduled to stand trial next month, court records show. Arthur Gagnon, 56, of 8 Ash St. … - By ANDREW WOLFE Telegraph Staff

Karina Jett is probably one of the least known but highly regarded and family-oriented poker moms on the circuit today. Married for seven years to poker pro Chip Jett, they have two children, Athena, four years old, and Apollo…

Members of the local business community attended a poker tournament Wednesday at Horseshoe Casino, 2701 23rd Ave., in preparation for a world series of poker circuit event this Sunday.

(AP) — Poker may be illegal in South Carolina but state legislators are considering whether to allow gambling — in church of all places. A Senate panel is working on a bill that would let churches and other nonprofit groups hold card games for charity.

ASHEVILLE Four participants in an illegal video poker operation could lower their prison sentences if they continue to cooperate with federal investigators. Judge Thomas Selby Ellis sentenced James Otis Henderson to six years in prison Wednesday for running an illegal gambling business and bribing law enforcement officials. Prosecutors say Henderson Amusements made at least $14 million in …