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30-Game Marathon session set to go at Scarlet Brigade Bingo
Colusa to celebrate 22nd year with Mega-Marathon session
Check On-line Casino Blacklist before gambling on the Web
Double winnings on Thursdays at Gold Country Bingo
Last chance to play bingo before the Napa fair
Wynn Las Vegas says 'Girls Gone Wild' boss owes $2 million
Donations for wolves needed

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Free $1,199 E-O-M game at Vallejo bingo games

      VALLEJO—Players attending the July End Of The Month sessions hosted by the Vallejo Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken/Tri-County Senior Baseball League and the Springstowne Middle School Wildcat Band Boosters on Monday, July 28th, Wednesday, July 30th and Thursday, July 31st, will be treated to a special free E-O-M game that will pay the winners $1,199!

      Every player attending each  regularly scheduled Monday, Wednesday and Thursday night sessions in August hosted by the Vallejo Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken/Tri-County Senior Baseball League and the Springstowne Middle School Wildcat Band Boosters and played at the 777 Bingo Hall, will receive a free Must Go 7-7-7 game card with the paid admission.

      The free 7-7-7 game is played each night in three parts; Part one is played for the first 7 (across the top and a diagonal bingo starting with the O row and ending with the B row. The first 7  Must Go game prize will pay out $300 to the winners; Part two is played for the first two 7’s and will payout $400 to the winners. The final part must contain all three 7’s, will pay out $1,199 to the lucky winners. All prize payouts are must go.

      Players also receive a free progressive game card with their admission purchase at each session. The free progressive game is a coverall game that starts at 52 numbers with a $1,000 prize. When not won, the number needed to win is increased by one and the jackpot goes up $100. There is a $250 consolation prize for the ultimate winners.

      Each of the 16 regular and special games at the Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening sessions, pay out $250 to the winners. The 777 Bingo hall opens at 2:30 p.m. and the Warm-up games start at 6:45 p.m. Players will enjoy lots of door prize drawings each night and special End of the Month drawings for cash, free bingo and prizes on the last sessions of the month.

      The 777 Bingo hall features separate smoking and non smoking rooms, a snack bar and always free coffee for players. Admission starts at only $15 for two six-on paper game packs. All buy-in packages paper or each special game, the free 7-7-7 game and the free progressive jackpot game.

      Warm-up game packs can  be added to the any admission package for only $5 or players can purchase two Warm-up packs for $9. “Xtra Inning” games are also played during the session and pay out $100 to the lucky winners. “Xtra” game packets can also be added to the admission purchase for $3 each or two packets for $5.

      Players enjoy lots of big payout Grand Slam flashboard games as well as a large variety of pull tabs at the 777 Bingo Hall. For more information, call (707) 642-6321 and tell them you read about it in Bingo & Gaming News.

Hot Night Cool Cash drawings at River Rock Casino

GEYSERVILLE, CA.River Rock Casino, Sonoma County’s entertainment destination, is bringing back its locals’ favorite graveyard promotion “Hot Nights Cool Cash.” The promotion will take place every Sunday through Friday from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. beginning August 3rd and ending September 26th with the first cash drawings and giveaways beginning Sunday, August 10th at 7 p.m. and continuing through Friday, September 26th.

All guests who are active on the casino floor will be eligible for $100 that will be awarded, at random, as a hot seat prize for one player selected through the casino’s database.

In addition, between the hours of 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., tickets will be distributed to all guests playing on the casino floor for a chance to win progressive cash drawings. The progressive cash prize money will start at $1,000. Each time a name is drawn to win the cash prize and no winner comes forward, $100 will be added to the cash jackpot. Bonus tickets will be given to new Players Club card sign-ups and to every hand-pay jackpot over $1,000 during the entire length of the promotion.

River Rock Casino is Sonoma County's entertainment destination offering spectacular views of the Alexander Valley. Voted “Best Entertainment Venue in the North Bay” by Northbay biz readers, the 62,000 square foot facility offers 1,600 state-of-the-art slot machines, including video poker and progressives as well as 16 tables featuring Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker and Blackjack. The entertainment destination also provides several non-smoking gaming rooms for guests who prefer a smoke-free environment. River Rock Casino offers multiple amenities including restaurants, bars, live entertainment, the historic and contemporary Pomo Tribe art collection and Spirit gift shop. For more information, call (707) 857-2777 or visit www.riverrockcasino.com and tell them you read about it in Bingo & Gaming News.

Getting to River Rock Casino is easy. The Express service is available for individuals and small groups. Call 1-800-254-3423 for Pickup locations and departure times.

River Rock Casino is just north of Healdsburg on Hwy 101. Take the Geyserville exit to the Dry Creek Rancheria. River Rock Casino is an enterprise of the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians. (707) 857-2777 or toll free 1-800-254-3423 for additional information.

$7,100+ jackpot must go at Pace matinee bingo

VACAVILLE—If you think you have a lucky set of numbers, then you’ll want to be sure to attend the Pace Solano Wednesday matinee bingo session on August 13th. That’s when the free U-Pick-It progressive jackpot will be a must go! If the jackpot is won prior to August 13th, the must go cash prize will be guaranteed to be $1,000. At press time, the progressive jackpot was sitting at $7,100 and if not won, is increased by $100 each week.

The new month will start off with players at each of the Pace Solano Bingo sessions scheduled for August 3rd, 4th, 6th and 8th receiving a free pack of Early Bird game sheets with their paid admission.

Everyone attending the sessions scheduled for August 10th, 11th, 13th and 15th, will receive a free three-on Bonanza special game card and one set of three Getaway games with their admission purchase.

A free pack of special game sheets will be given out to players with a paid buy-in on August 17th, 18th, 20th and 22nd. The specials pack also includes a set of four Early Bird game sheets.

As we went to press, the Sunday evening Double Action U-Pick-It progressive jackpot was up to $1,900; The Monday evening free Letter X game progressive prize was sitting at $8,100. The Pace Wednesday matinee free U-Pick-It progressive cash prize was at $7,100 and on Wednesday evening the Pace Double Action U-Pick-It prize was at $1,800. The Friday evening free Letter X game progressive cash prize was at $800 and the Nite Owls U-Pick-It game prize was up to $4,700. Also at press time, the progressive Super Moola Match drawing was sitting at $3,200.

The free $200 Vaca Valley Bingo Hall Daub Card game will be played at the Pace Bingo session on Monday, August 4th and Wednesday, August 20th at the evening session. A week before each play date, players attending each Vaca Valley Bingo Hall session are given a free one-on Vaca Valley Bingo hall Daub Card game card with the play date stamped on the back of the game card.

The Pace Solano Bingo volunteers host six sessions of bingo each week at the Vaca Valley Bingo hall. On Sunday evening, the session starts at 5:30 p.m. On Monday evenings, the PACE Solano session starts at 6:30 p.m. with all games paying out $250 to the winners.

The volunteers return to the hall on Wednesday evening to host their evening session starting at 6:30 p.m. with the Early Bird games.

            Each Friday evening the Pace Solano Bingo volunteers host the regular Friday evening session of bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. with the Early Bird games. At all regular sessions, each player receives a free Letter X progressive game card.

            The Pace Friday Nite Owls session follows the regular evenings bingo at 10:45 p.m. All games pay out $250. When the Nite Owls buy-in is made prior to break time, a $5 discount is allowed.

Bonus Ball games are played after each regular pack game at all Pace Solano Bingo sessions, again with the exception of the Friday Nite Owl session. All players can join in and play the Bonus Ball games for just $1 additional at each session. All but one Bonus Ball jackpot, will pay out $250 to the winners who get a Bonus Ball match.

Free Vaca Valley Bingo Hall Frequent Player cards are available at all sessions at the Vaca Valley Bingo hall. Collect stamps from all sessions played at the hall and when you’ve collected ten stamps, you’ll receive an Express II buy-in on your next visit.

     Pace Solano Bingo sessions are played at the Vaca Valley Bingo hall, 190 Bella Vista Road, just off the I-80 Davis Street Exit in Vacaville. For more information, call (707) 449-4646.

30-Game Marathon session set to go at Scarlet Brigade Bingo

      VACAVILLE—The volunteers at the fun Saturday night Scarlet Brigade Band Boosters Bingo, have announced they will host their annual Back To School Marathon session on Saturday, August 16th. The session will feature 30 regular bingo games all paying out $250 to the lucky winners. Admission for the big Saturday night session has been set at just $25 for two six-on paper game packs. No special games or Early Birds will be played and there is nothing else to buy to play all of  the session games. Players may purchase extra six-on packs at the time of buy-in for only $5 each.

      Adding to the fun of the Marathon session, the Scarlet Brigade Band Bingo volunteers will give away a complete computer system to one lucky player attending the session. Doors at the Vaca Valley Bingo Hall will open up at 2:30 p.m. and the first regular Back To School Marathon session game will be played beginning at 5:00 p.m. 50/50 Express Warm-up games will be played for players arriving early starting at about 3:00 p.m. Players should note that the volunteers will host their popular regular Late Night session starting at 11:00 p.m. Buy-in for the Late Night session opens at 10:30 p.m.

      The month of August will start off on Saturday, August 2nd with players enjoying lots of free drawings for gift cards for Chili’s Restaurant. Regular games start promptly at 7:00 p.m. On Saturday, August 9th, the volunteers will have lots of drawings for Linen’s ‘N Things store gift cards. The last session for the month is scheduled for Saturday, August 30th when the volunteers will hold lots of End of the Month drawings for cash, free bingo and prizes.

      The Saturday Scarlet Brigade Late Nite session follows each regular Saturday evening session. Players can purchase the buy-in starting at 10:30 p.m. At press time, the Late-Nite free Treasure Hunt jackpot was sitting at $3,200. Late Night Bingo begins with the first regular game played starting at 11:00 p.m. 12 regular games pay out $250 each to the winners and the three special Speed Quickie games also pay out $250 each to the winners.

      The Saturday Late Night session buy-in is only $17 for a 12-on paper game pack. The first extra six-on game pack is available for only $5 each with all other extra packs sold for just $1 each. Players can also join in and play the Bonus Ball games for just one dollar. During the session, several admission ticket drawings will be held for spins on the Lucky Wheel. At press time the progressive Jackpot amount had climbed to $1,000.

      At each regular Saturday evening session, players receive a free Treasure Chest game card with their paid admission. A player will win the progressive coverall jackpot when all numbers are called in 55 numbers or less. When not won, the progressive jackpot goes up $100. At press time, the progressive evening session Treasure Hunt jackpot was sitting at $2,600. If the jackpot is not won, a $500 consolation prize is awarded to the coverall winners.

               The Vaca Valley Bingo hall is located at 190 Bella Vista Lane, at the I-80 and Davis Street exit and features separate glass enclosed smoking and non smoking rooms. The Café snack bar is open each evening for hot dinner specials, special desserts and soft drinks. For more information, call (707) 449-4646. More information is on the World Wide Web at www.scarletbrigade.com.

Colusa to celebrate 22nd year with Mega-Marathon session

COLUSA—A special Mega-Marathon bingo session has been announced to mark the 22nd anniversary of high stakes bingo at Colusa Casino. The special session will be played on Saturday, August 23rd. Highlight of the session will be the 22nd regular game which will pay out $22,000 to the lucky winners. Games one through 21 will pay out $1,022 to the winners. All special game jackpots will pay out their posted prizes for the session. For buy-in information, players should contact the staff at the admissions counter.

A special Player Appreciation Mini Bash session will kick the month off on Saturday, August 2nd. Regular games will pay out $2,200 to the lucky winners. The $5,000 Winners Circle Drawings will also be held during the session and three special game jackpots will be set at $1,000 and must go during the session. Admission has been set at $33 for three six-on paper game packs with extra packs sold for $6 each.

For August, the Sunday matinee session will feature Odd Ball Bingo and Senior Day promotions. All regular games will pay out $1,022. However, when a regular game bingo is on an odd ball, the prize payout will be $1,199. Admission for the Sunday matinee sessions has been set at $18 for three six-on regular game packs with extra packs available for $8 each. All seniors 50 years and older will receive a free regular game half pack with their paid admission.

Players should make a note that on Sunday, August 31st, a special First Ball Tells It All session. Regular games won on a number in the B or O rows, will pay out $1,122; payouts for regular game wins in the I and G rows will pay out $1,220 and for those that win on an N row number, the prize will be $2,200. Admission for the session will be $22 for three regular six-on paper game packs with extra packs available for $6 each.

Monday’s at Colusa Bingo, in August, will continue to be Birthday Night sessions. All players celebrating their birthdays during the month will receive free buy-in at each of the regular Monday night session. Every regular Monday evening session will also continue to be the popular Good Neighbor Night. Good neighbor cash prizes will be paid out when there is single winner on a regular game.

Regular Tuesday evening high stakes bingo sessions will be held on August 12th and 26th. Regular games will pay out $1,022 and the buy-in has been set at $15 for three six-on paper game packs. In addition, each regular Tuesday session, there will be 15 drawings for free buffet at Seasons restaurant and 15 drawings for $25 bingo coupons.

The fun Count Up and Up and Up session will be played on Tuesday, August 5th. Regular game one will pay out $1,000 and each subsequent game payout will be increased by $100 reaching $2,100 for the payout on game 12. Admission for the Count Up and Up and Up session has been set at just $18 for three six-on paper game packs. Extra packs will be sold for $8 each at the evening session. The Quickie Warm-up games start at 6:00 p.m.

The special XXXtra Tuesday night bingo session will be held this month on Tuesdays, August 19th. Admission for the evening sessions has been cut to just $12 for three six-on paper game packs with all extra packs available for only $4 each. All regular games will pay out $1,000 to the lucky winners.

Triple Points Friday night sessions at Colusa Casino Bingo, will continue in August with the exception of the Mid Month Money session on August 15th. All regular games will pay out $1,022 to the winners and players will receive triple points on all admission purchases on their Players Club card. Admission for the Triple Points Friday sessions has been set at only $12 for three six-on paper game packs with extra packs sold for $6. Players should make a note that there will be no bingo session on Friday, August 22nd, so that the staff can prepare for the big anniversary session.

Bargain Saturday sessions will continue to be featured at each Saturday afternoon at the matinee session at Colusa Casino Bingo with the above exception of Saturday, August 2nd and the 22nd Anniversary session on August 23rd. The Bargain Saturday high stakes sessions feature regular games paying out $1,000 to the winners. Buy-in for the Bargain Saturday Matinee session is just $15 for three six-on paper game packs with extra packs available for just $6 each. Players will also enjoy ten extra drawings for $100 cash each at the regular Bargain Saturday session.

From the Wheel of Fortune® to Penny Train® and Megabucks®, Colusa Casino has the hottest names in slots! The coin-drop slots provide Nevada-style action and entertainment. With 846 with more to choose from all the time.

For the classic card game lovers, players can enjoy their favorites like Single-Deck Blackjack, 3-Card Poker, Texas Hold'em, Mini-Baccarat and the Mexican Poker. More information and details are available by calling toll free 1-800-655-U-WINN or (530) 458-8844. Tell them you read about it in Bingo & Gaming News.

Check On-line Casino Blacklist before gambling on the Web

Article by Gamblecraft (http://www.gamblecraft.com/)—Casino blacklists can be a valuable tool for both new and seasoned gamblers in search of a casino to play. There is such a large selection of betting sites on the Web, that passing on an online casino because it happened to show up on a blacklist is not a difficult decision to make. There are not nearly as many blacklists in circulation than there are legitimate casinos offering substantial bonuses, promotions, good odds, and the like. Therefore, the selection process becomes more simplified just to eliminate a casino because it was either blacklisted by one or several "watchdogs" or simply because a player proclaimed a scandal of abuse against the casino.

It is for these often unfair and unwarranted claims that some casinos (“some” meaning very few) do not deserve to be blacklisted. There are just as many cheating players seeking a quick buck as there are crooked gambling sites...if not more. What you may hear often described as "bonus hunters" are gamblers who go against casino rules by using fake identities to open multiple accounts, and consequently multiple bonuses. Afterwards, when the player tries to cash out their winnings and the casino freezes both accounts, the player will cry bloody murder, commencing on a campaign of bashing blogs and slanderous forum postings about the casino. There are even players skilled with the technology to create fake screen shots of winning jackpots. At this stage, the player may acquire the help of a mediator or casino watchdog to negotiate with the casino on the players behalf. Unbeknownst to the mediator, the player is in the wrong, but presents their case otherwise. More often than not, these players are found out, but usually after doing discredit to the casino.

This being said, do not believe everything you hear about a casino - good and bad. The most important factor should be the source of the information. Forums are not always the best place to start off a casino search. These can be biased and misdirected. Rather, begin with the blacklist itself. In order for any particular list to have merit, it should always state the reason a gambling site was blacklisted in the first place. The best blacklists are one's that ban online casinos for partaking in any of the following acts:

• Gaming software is programmed to produce unfair odds—Monthly audits by recognized third parties will keep this from happening; Therefore, do not play at a casino who is not subjecting itself to monthly audits. Only when an actuary (statistical expert) has tested the software and verifies the software to be unfair, should the casino be blacklisted.

• Gaming Software is given a fake seal of approval—Some casinos have forged and illegally copied gaming fairness approval seals, when in reality were never tested for such.

• Terms and Conditions of Gaming are not met by the casino - In regards to bonus conditions, oftentimes there are many disputes. Most gaming mediators will agree that the act of seizing all of a players funds because of bonus abuse is not warranted. It is permissible to close an account entirely, and to deny future bonus privileges; However, taking a players deposits and winnings is overstepping one's authority. There have been casinos who have untruthfully accused players of bonus abuse and seized all funds.

• The casino abuses players privacy—There have been several cases in which casinos have released a player's email address to pornography spammers and other similar businesses. Whether the casino operators are also running these sites, or are being paid off to release confidential information is unethical and invalidates the casinos credibility.

• The casino does not address charges against them—If a casino does not address complaints or accusations by means of not returning emails and phone calls from players or gambling mediators, the casino should be blacklisted. If the casino was not in the wrong, they would surely defend themselves. If not, either they do not know the slightest thing about public relations, (and consequently, customer service) or, they are hiding something and feel that by not addressing the issue it will go away.

Remember, a legitimate blacklist should be fair in presenting both sides of the case. If, for instance, there was a misunderstanding or miscommunication between the player and casino, and the casino later diplomatically resolved the dispute, it should be given the benefit of doubt, and removed from the blacklist. However, if the same casino operators have repeatedly been involved in similar disputes, they are likely trying to see how far they can go with making the cases against them seem like misunderstandings. Only when they see the boundaries of their infringement becoming noticeable do they pay up and pretend everything is okay again. These casinos should be avoided, and will probably come up on many gambling forum posts, which is what the best gambling forums are good for anyhow—revealing repeated accusations of similar nature from several gamblers against a single betting site.

The Casino Blacklist at Gamblecraft is one compiled from several online gaming authority sources, including gaming actuaries such as The Wizard of Odds (wizardofodds.com) Off Shore Gaming Commission and several respected online casino watchdogs and player mediators. The reasons for being blacklisted are explained, and meet any or all of the exemption acts listed above. For convenience purposes, the blacklist has been separated to show casinos and sportsbooks individually. Check Gamblecraft Blacklist at: http://www.gamblecraft.com/.

Double winnings on Thursdays at Gold Country Bingo

OROVILLE—Everyone playing bingo on Thursday evenings during August, will have a chance to double their winnings with the Daily Double Horserace promotion. Each week, the folks at Gold Country Casino Bingo will double the payout if any player bingos on the closing row number (1-15) on any regular game. And since regular games pay out $1,000 to the winners, that means a single winner could receive $2,000.

For the month of August, players will also enjoy Friday Nite Fever sessions on the 1st, 15th and 22nd. All regular games will pay out $1,199 to the lucky winners. Admission has been set at just $18 for three six-on paper game packs with extra paper packs available for only $5 each for the evening session.

The Good Neighbor game will be played on Friday, August 8th for $1,000 and the Winners Game will be played for $1,000 on Friday, August 29th. The evening sessions get underway with the early games at 6:00 p.m.

Players will want to be sure to attend the Labor Day Weekend Special Marathon session at Gold Country Casino Bingo. The matinee session will be played on Sunday, August 31st. Twenty regular games will pay out $1,100 each. Admission has been set at only $27 for three six-on paper game packs with extra packs sold for $7 each. For the holiday weekend session, a minimum electronic bingo machine buy-in has been set at ten packs plus a special pack. Check with the admissions desk for more details.

Continuing each Wednesday evening in August, birthday players will receive a free special pack with their paid admission at the evening session.

Each Saturday evening, players with making the regular admission purchase at Gold Country Casino Bingo, may purchase all of the extra packs they wish for only $4 each. All regular games are guaranteed to pay out $1,000 to the winners. The Early games are played starting at 6:00 p.m.

With the exception of August 31st, each Sunday afternoon session in August will feature the fun Play More 15 game matinee session. All regular games will pay out $1,000 to the winners and players can join in for only a $15 basic admission and receive three regular session six-on paper game packs; extra packs will be sold for just $5 each. Each Sunday, the admissions counter opens at 11:30 a.m. and the first Early Bird game is played starting at 2:00 p.m.

Guests enjoying themselves at Gold Country Casino Bingo are also invited to enjoy Spirits Lounge featuring live music, gaming at the bar, happy hours, wide screen TV’s, Karaoke, Comedy Nights and sports coverage. Gold Country’s Night Club offers casino guests live D.J. dancing, smoke free environment, two bars, large dance floor and plenty of seating for those who just want to watch. The Piano Bar at Gold Country currently features Jerry Harris at the ivory keys playing classical, jazz and contemporary favorites.

Gold Country Casino Bingo always offers free coffee and soda to their bingo players, and the snack bar has a great menu to choose from. Come and enjoy some fun and play bingo at Gold Country Casino Bingo and Hotel. The beautiful gaming and hotel facility is located at 4020 Olive Highway in Oroville, California. For information call (530) 538-4560 Ext. 1773 or toll free: 800-334-9400. And be sure to tell them you read about it in Bingo & Gaming News.

Last chance to play bingo before the Napa fair

NAPA—For bingo players in the Napa, Solano and Sonoma County areas, the last chance to play bingo before the 2008 Napa Town & Country Fair begins, will be on Monday, July 28th at the session hosted by the volunteers at the Napa Youth Foundation Bingo organization.

And to make it a great bingo night, the volunteers have added a special incentive for everyone by reducing the admission price of the popular Combo Buy-in by $5. The regularly priced $40 Combo Buy-in which includes all you can play up to five six-on paper game packs and a maxed out Turbo Bingo machine will be sold for only $35 for the evening session on Monday, July 28th.

The volunteers will take their annual two week summer vacation to make way for the Napa Town & Country Fair that will move into the Bingo Emporium hall from August 6th through the 10th at the Napa Valley Expo fairgrounds.

The last session before the fair is an important night for all players. Everyone attending the session, will want to keep their admission ticket and return to the Napa T & C Bingo Emporium on the first Monday night session after the fair on August 18th. The admission tickets will be used to select the winner of a special Welcome Back drawing for $1,000 cash!

Players will also be treated to the reduced buy-in admission of $35 on Mondays, August 18th and August 25th. The regularly priced $40 Combo Buy-in includes all you can play up to five six-on paper game packs and a maxed out Turbo Bingo machine and specials.

Each regularly scheduled Monday session, the Napa Youth Sports Bingo volunteers open the doors at 5:00 p.m. every Monday and the Warm-up game is played starting at 6:45 p.m.

The progressive Baseball jackpot is always at $2,000. Each Monday, players enjoy the popular Silver & Gold, Double Up Club and several $1,000 Grand Slam Flashboard games. There will be a drawing for the Oops Pot also on Monday, July 28th.

At all regular Monday evening sessions, regular and special games, with the exception of the Warm-up game, pay out $250 to the lucky winners. The Bonanza game is guaranteed to pay out $250 to the lucky winners.

The Youth Sports Boosters play their sessions each Monday night at the Town and Country Bingo Emporium, 575 Third Street in Napa. The Town and Country Bingo Emporium features separate glass-enclosed smoking and non smoking rooms. Free coffee is always available for all bingo players. The snack bar is also open for a limited menu of sandwiches, desserts and drinks. For more information call (707) 252-5420.

Wynn Las Vegas says 'Girls Gone Wild' boss owes $2 million

LAS VEGAS—Scratch the NBA, but add "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis to Steve Wynn’s short list—short on funds that is.

Wynn Las Vegas, which sued June 12th seeking payment for an outstanding bill for a fundraiser that took place during last year’s All-Star Weekend, has been paid in full by an unnamed party, property spokeswoman Jennifer Dunne said Monday.

But on June 27th, the Strip resort sued Francis, saying the 35-year-old owner of the video franchise featuring college students in sexually provocative situations, owes the company $2 million in unpaid gambling debts dating back to February 2007.

Francis, who has not been formally served the court papers, said through a representative on June 30th, that he has no debt with the resort.

"As far as Mr. Francis is concerned, his obligations to the Wynn hotel have been fully lived up to per prior agreements," said Ronn Torossian, a spokesman for Mantra Entertainment, Francis’ production company.

A Wynn Las Vegas representative declined to comment on the lawsuit.

News of the lawsuit against Francis comes a day after Wynn Las Vegas said it erroneously named subsidiaries of the National Basketball Association as defendants in its June 12th lawsuit seeking to recover $50,000 for the Alonzo Mourning Charities fundraiser.

Mourning, a former NBA star, is a co-defendant in that lawsuit.

Wynn’s attorneys, who were preparing to amend the lawsuit when it received payment for the outstanding bill, will now file a request to dismiss that lawsuit, Dunne said.

"Wynn Las Vegas and the NBA have enjoyed a long-standing, productive business relationship," Dunne said.

"Wynn Las Vegas will continue to support the NBA in their endeavors and regrets any inconvenience this error may have caused."

According to the lawsuit, Wynn Las Vegas extended $2.5 million in credit to Francis on Feb. 16, 2007, and an additional $300,000 two days later.

Francis made a $800,000 payment later that month, but the rest has yet to be paid, according to court papers filed in Clark County District Court.

The lawsuit is just the latest legal trouble facing Francis.

Francis is free on $1.5 million bail pending a trial on tax evasion charges in Reno.

Francis was booked into Washoe County Jail in June 2007 on two counts of federal tax evasion. He decided to remain in jail in Nevada rather than be sent back to Florida, where he faced charges of child abuse and prostitution.

He was released in March after pleading no contest to several charges under an agreement that allowed him to walk free after nearly a year in jail.

He pleaded no contest to one count of felony child abuse and two counts of misdemeanor prostitution. He also pleaded no contest to two additional child abuse counts on behalf of his company, Mantra Films.

Francis also pleaded guilty in a 2007 case to having sleeping pills and cash in his cell at Bay County Jail.

The charges stem from a case involving the filming of underage girls during spring break in 2003 in Panama City, Florida

Francis makes an estimated $29 million a year on his "Girls Gone Wild" videos.

The federal charges claim Francis’ companies claimed approximately $20 million in fraudulent business deductions. He is also accused of using offshore accounts to hide income.

No date has been set for the tax evasion trial.

Donations for wolves needed

    VALLEJO, CA.—Local officials must raise between $10,000 and $15,000 to move four wolves, now housed at the Solano County, California Animal Shelter, to a sanctuary for wild animals. The money will cover the cost of building kennels for the wolves on the land and transporting them.

    Officials need help raising the money. The public can bring or send donations to Wolf Sanctuary, account number 40021391115 at Bay View Bank, 1200 Tennessee Street, Vallejo, CA. 94590. For more information, call the bank at (707) 557-8188 or the Solano County Animal Shelter at (707) 421-7486.

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