La Center News

Washington cardrooms hit by weak economy

9 May 2008

News Brief: La Center’s four cardrooms, after beginning to rebound from the statewide smoking ban that took effect in 2006, now could be feeling the sting of a weak economy.

Commissioners disagree on formal casino opposition

12 March 2008

News Brief: Clark County’s commissioners said Tuesday that they don’t want a large casino outside La Center, Washington, but they’re unsure whether they’d want to pass a resolution saying so.

La Center restricts cardroom growth

27 June 2007

News Brief: La Center has pledged not to expand cardroom gambling in hopes of securing an economic toehold near Interstate 5.

Oregon Tribe Offers Casino Revenue Deal

1 February 2006

News Brief: The Cowlitz Indian Tribe would pay La Center as much as $3 million annually for 10 years to recoup lost revenue from cardrooms under a proposal to be presented tonight to the City Council.

Washington Card Room Raided

10 December 2004

News Brief: An estimated 50 federal and state agents raided La Center's cardroom district in an investigation of alleged bookmaking and immigration visa fraud.

Washington Casinos Fund Candidate's Campaign

1 November 2004

News Brief: Washington state casino owners and employees are pouring money into a campaign for a candidate running for a state representative seat.

Washington Town Against Tribal Casino

11 June 2004

News Brief: A representative from the Bureau of Indian Affairs got an earful from angry La Center, Washington, residents Wednesday evening about a proposed casino in the area.

Washington Anti-Casino Supports City Council

5 March 2004

News Brief: The La Center City Council opposes a casino at the Interstate 5 junction, and now they are getting some backing from a newly-formed La Center group, ‘Stand Up For North County’.

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