Legislation Would Legalize Charity Casino Nights As reported by the Daily Review: "For years, many nonprofit groups in the Hayward area and around the state have organized casino nights to help raise money for their charitable work. "Little did they know they may have been breaking the law. "…State laws barring certain forms of gambling, it turns out, allow no exception for groups raising money for charitable causes — even if only nonmonetary prizes are offered. "…Now, legislation introduced by Newark Assemblyman Alberto Torrico would allow these organizations to raise much-needed money without fear of legal reprisal. "Assembly Bill 839, which also is sponsored by Attorney General Bill Lockyer, would revise the Gambling Control Act to allow nonprofit organizations that are at least three years old to hold one casino night a year. "The bill passed the Assembly on Monday…" | 
