FleaStiff
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November 19th, 2012 at 8:59:46 AM permalink
Yeah, I know. Nobody really cares about the fate of Maryland's Bingo Halls but for the fact that is the niche in which a famous Vegas Mogul got his start.
Some recent press indicates a 25 percent decline in tax revenue from Anne Arundel county Bingo Halls due to vast competition from lottery and casinos as well as internet gambling.

No one would really bother writing or reading the articles if it were not for the Steve Wynn angle.
FleaStiff
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odiousgambit
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November 19th, 2012 at 11:47:17 AM permalink
I must have driven by Wayson's a million times, but nobody ever pointed it out to me or even mentioned the bingo parlors around there.
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FleaStiff
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November 19th, 2012 at 4:29:40 PM permalink
The very secretive owner of all those Dotties in Nevada and Ain't Named Dotties in Oregon is probably grateful for all those who do not notice such establishments. He just keeps raking in cash by providing comfortable chairs and good lighting.
wrxrob
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December 4th, 2012 at 9:55:45 AM permalink
Waysons was actually ran by Steve Wynn prior to his dealings in Vegas. He was a really young guy at the time (and per my uncle's words, Wynn used to call bingo numbers there)
Buzzard
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December 4th, 2012 at 10:27:22 AM permalink
Back then some bingo joints had their stooges cheating for them. Just hand your card to a worker and have him read off winnings
numbers LOL Doubt that happens now. Sure I do.
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