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| Gubernatorial Outcome Could Shape Future Of Gambling In Alabama |
| The race to replace Governor Robert Riley in Alabama could be one of the most important in recent history in regards to the gambling issue. The outcome of this election could shape the gambling landscape in the state for years to come. |
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| Oriental Market Raided For Illegal Gambling In North Carolina |
| Early Sunday morning, authorities raided the Oriental Market in Burlington, North Carolina and found evidence of an illegal gambling operation involving counterfeit lottery tickets. |
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| Time Running Out On Gambling Expansion Legislation In Iowa |
| Time is running out on Iowa lawmakers in their bid to pass gambling expansion legislation. With the legislative session nearing an end, there may not be enough time to get any expansion through this year. |
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| Frank Now Up To Sixty-Six Co-Sponsors For Online Gambling Bill |
| Representative Barney Frank picked up another co-sponsor at the end of February for his online gambling legislation. That brings the total number of co-sponsors to sixty-six. |
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| Cordish Taking Slots Issue To Court In Maryland |
| The company planning to build a slot casino in Maryland is preparing to go to court over a petition that has been circulating, calling for a vote on the future of the slot facility. |
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| Senate Committee Approves Expanded Gambling In Kentucky |
| For the first time since Kentucky lawmakers began talking about expanded gambling in Kentucky, a Senate Committee has actually advanced a Bill that would bring Instant Racing betting to racetracks. |
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| Attorney General Troy King Disputes Gambling Campaign Accusation |
| Birmingham Attorney Luther Strange has an ax to grind with fellow candidate Troy King in the Attorney General race in Alabama. Strange has accused AG Troy King of accepting campaign donations from gambling interests. |
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| End Of Gambling Task Force May Be Near In Alabama |
| Governor Robert Riley and Attorney General Troy King spent about ninety minutes in a meeting Wednesday discussing the future of the Task Force on Illegal Gambling in Alabama. Some believe the end may be near for the task force. |
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| Country Crossings Loses Gambling Appeal To Federal Court |
| A federal judge has sided with the Task Force on Illegal Gambling in an appeal by Country Crossings to have a temporary restraining order put in place against the Task Force in Alabama. |
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| Gambling Debate Could Heat Up In Massachusetts This Week |
| Last week, House Speaker Robert DeLeo confirmed his plans to introduce gambling expansion legislation. This week, the debate over the issue could heat up between lawmakers. |
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| Gambling Arrests Made In Alabama, But Not By Task Force |
| Four arrests were made in Fairhope, Alabama on Sunday morning after authorities raided the 19th Hole Bar. The raid, however, was not conducted by the Task Force on Illegal Gambling. |
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| Lawmakers Scramble To Pass Racetrack Gambling Bill In Kentucky |
| Although it does not appear likely that lawmakers in the state of Kentucky will pass a gambling Bill that would bring slots to state racetracks, several legislators are scrambling to at least have their bills reach the floor. |
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| VictoryLand Reopens After Judge Blocks Task Force Gambling Raids |
| The biggest casino operator in Alabama, VictoryLand, reopened on Friday after a circuit court judge issued an order blocking a raid by the Task Force on Illegal Gambling. |
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| Patrick And DeLeo May Square Off Over Gambling At Mass. Racetracks |
| Governor Duval Patrick has an ally in House Speaker Robert DeLeo when it comes to expanded gambling in Massachusetts. The two have different viewpoints, however, on how that expansion should take place. |
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| Kentucky Man Sues Indiana Casino For Loaning Him Funds While Drunk |
| A Kentucky man has sued a casino in Indiana after the casino attempted to collect on a $75,000 loan. The man, Jimmy Vance, claims the casino took advantage of him while he was drunk. |
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| Alabama Lawmakers Decide To Keep Voters Out Of Gambling Issue |
| Alabama lawmakers failed to pass the necessary votes to bring a formal discussion of the legislation to the floor. The results have Alabamians upset that they will now have no say in the future of gambling in the state. |
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| Kentucky Lawmakers Split On New Gambling Bill Proposed Tuesday |
| Governor Steve Beshear has been trying to get lawmakers to expand gambling at state racetracks for over a year, and now another proposal has been filed this week. The odds of it passing, however, are slim. |
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| Galvano Finally Optimistic About Seminole Gambling Deal In Florida |
| Representative Bill Galvano has been one of the strongest opponents to a gambling compact with the Seminole Indian tribe in Florida, but even he is optimistic that a deal may soon be completed. |
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| Two Plead Guilty In Multi-State Sports Gambling Ring Case |
| Two people pleaded guilty on Tuesday in federal court to charges related to an illegal, multi-state sports gambling ring that was being run out of a law office in Michigan. |
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| Alabama Senate Takes Up Electronic Bingo Gambling Legislation |
| A constitutional amendment has been proposed to allow voters to decide on the future of electronic bingo gambling, and on Tuesday the debate began in the Senate over the issue. |
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