Charity bingo games are being hurt by bans on indoor smoking, with attendance dropping as patrons turn to casinos where they can still light up while playing, the New York Times reported April 24.

Two local charities - backed by an electronic bingo machine manufacturer - are asking the federal courts to block state action banning e-bingo from charity halls.

(AP) - A University of Kentucky study shows local smoking bans don't pose a financial threat to charitable bingo halls. Groups such as public school sports and band boosters depend on bingo revenue to fund programs.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Fans of pull tabs and other low-stakes gambling could soon take their chances at their favorite watering hole under one of dozens of state laws that take effect Tuesday.

The Republican runoff to determine who will face Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright, the Democratic nominee, in November for the 2nd Congressional District seat, ends Tuesday. Voters hope the allegations of lies and hypocrisy end with it.