Archive for December, 2008

Paterson seeks to loosen gambling rules (Elmira Star-Gazette)

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

ALBANY — Gov. David Paterson is seeking a major expansion of gambling in New York state, proposing to let the state enter more multi-state lotteries and increase the hours of operation for Quick Draw games and video lottery parlors.

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Up the ante on punters (Herald Sun)

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

ADELAIDE coach Aurelio Vidmar has called for harsher penalties as soccer comes to terms with the gambling scandal involving two of the A-League’s senior players.

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Gambling towns up the ante (Rocky Mountain News)

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Excitement over the idea of looser gambling restrictions in Cripple Creek after 17 years of limited stakes has given way to anxiety about the economy.

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N.J. panel approves hiring of advisers to aid Tropicana sale (Courier-Post)

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

The final pieces are falling into place before Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino and Resort is sold at a bankruptcy court auction.

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Tuesday December 09, 2008 - 13:54 EST (Rolling Good Times)

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As reported by Reuters: “A senior congressional Democrat on Monday accused the Bush administration of rushing to implement Internet gambling rules that have raised concerns among banks before it leaves office on January 20.

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Tuesday December 02, 2008 - 12:58 EST (Rolling Good Times)

Monday, December 8th, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As reported by Reuters: “A senior congressional Democrat on Monday accused the Bush administration of rushing to implement Internet gambling rules that have raised concerns among banks before it leaves office on January 20.

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Tribal casinos likely to benefit from vote (Denver Post)

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Tribal casinos in southwestern Colorado could see higher bet limits, more games and longer hours now that state voters have agreed to loosen gambling rules.

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