Casino Backers Reprimanded

Posted by Bingo Bob under Bingo Legislation

A Mahoning County judge issued a temporary restraining order against backers of a proposed four-casino plan after two of its petition circulators were seen in a secretly taped video giving voters incorrect information about the measure. Judge James Evans granted the restraining order to Mahoning County Democratic Party Chair David Betras and Mahoning County Commissioner [...]

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Creating a Program for Your Bingo Fundraiser, Part 1

Posted by Bingo Bob under Bingo Supplies

Preparing to run a charity bingo can be a daunting task, especially if you’ve never ran one before. Many first time bingo managers are great at getting volunteers, gathering bingo supplies, and marketing a bingo, but when it comes to creating a program for the players, they have no idea where to begin. If you’re [...]

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How are Michigan Casinos Faring in this Economy?

Posted by Bingo Bob under Bingo Industry, Gambling Industry

Michigan’s economy is down, its unemployment is up and the auto industry is in a battle for its life. But when it came to spending on lady luck at casinos, the state bucked national trends until winter set in. Revenue at Michigan’s three commercial (non-Indian) casinos was up 1.3 percent in 2008, while commercial casinos [...]

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Do People Know How to Find Your Bingo?

Posted by Bingo Bob under Bingo Supplies

One of the sometimes overlooked parts of operating a successful bingo is proper outdoor signage. Without clear and visible signs, bingo players might not know how to find you and potential bingo players won’t know you exist. Not only will you want your bingo sign to be visible, but you’ll want to put as much [...]

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