California
Poker Room Dodges Bullet
As reported by the Union: "Nevada
County's poker players can now breathe a sigh
of relief.
"Their
only legal gambling facility, the Gold Rush
Casino and Gaming Parlor, can keep its doors
open, according to a Thursday afternoon ruling
by the California Gambling Control Commission.
"…Grass
Valley resident and club owner Sue Barrows was
temporarily forced to shut her doors and then
put on four-month probation for failing to file
paperwork on time in September 2005 - something
Barrows said was an unintentional error. What
resulted was a series of additional accusations
of gambling law violations that are currently
being investigated by the California Department
of Justice.
"The
allegations include lending money, gambling
while on duty and failing to repay house debts,
among others.
"The
probationary period was up for review Thursday
and the commission unanimously voted to extend
the temporary license until April 30 to investigate
the allegations. An evidentiary hearing was
also approved that will allow Barrows to defend
herself against the accusations, but could also
result in closure of the club. No date was set
for the hearing…"
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