80th Legislature will deal with water, gambling, lobbying
1st January 2007

When the 80th Texas Legislature convenes for a 140-day session Jan. 9, lawmakers will tackle a bevy of bills that target thousands of state laws – some newly introduced and at the forefront of national debate, and others dealing with unresolved matters that were swept aside last session amid the state’s school-finance woes.

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Pro-gambling legislation expected to be a loser again in Austin
26th December 2006

Despite a lot of gambling buzz around the Capitol, it's probably safe to bet that the latest effort to give Texans more opportunities to lose their money closer to home will fail.

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Hancock sentenced to federal probation for illegal gambling, money laundering
21st December 2006

A Lacy-Lakeview man who, according to Waco police, operated one of the most lucrative illegal gambling establishments in Central Texas was placed on felony probation Wednesday for the second time this year.

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Gambling proposal calls for an alliance between long-time competitors
21st December 2006

Why am I not surprised that on Wednesday, the Austin American-Statesman, Dallas Morning News and Fort Worth Star-Telegram all reported that a proposal to broadly expand gambling in Texas is in the works in Austin?

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Cockfight teacher closing his school
2nd December 2006

The last known cockfighting school in the United States is hanging up its spurs.

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Lakes Entertainment, Inc. Posts an Updated Investor Presentation to Its Corporate Website
13th May 2005 - The Street

Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (LACOE). Lakes Entertainment, Inc. announced today that the Company has posted an updated investor presentation to its corporate website. Included in this presentation is an update on Lakes' various casino projects, an updated business overview, including an unaudited cash position as of March 31, 2005, and an outline of the Company's 2005 strategic objectives. Interested parties may view the investor presentation at www.lakesentertainment.com.

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QI Systems Opens Talks with Cruise Line
9th May 2005 - Newswire

QI Systems, Inc. (QIIIF), a leading provider of innovative smart card solutions, announced today that the company has opened discussions with Ocean Five Cruises, Inc., a major Asian based gaming cruise provider, regarding the development of a cashless payment system for use on Ocean Five's newest cruise ship.

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Court dismisses suit over N.M. casino
29th Apr 2005 - Nashville Business Journal

The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday refused to order pretrial arbitration in a suit in Las Vegas between two companies over operation of a casino for an Indian tribe in New Mexico.

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Nevada Gold Acquires Colorado Grande Casino-Cripple Creek
26th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (AMEX:UWN) today announced that it has, through a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired Colorado Grande Casino-Cripple Creek for $6.5 million from The Isle of Capri-Black Hawk LLC, a joint venture in which Nevada Gold owns 43% and Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISLE) owns 57%.

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Nevada Gold Will Not Submit Bid for Indiana Casino License
20th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (UWN) today announced that Orange County Development, LLC, which is 75% owned by Nevada Gold, has decided not to submit its bid to build and operate a riverboat casino in Orange County, Indiana, at this time.

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Consolidated Sports Media Group Inc. Announces It Has Entered Into a Marketing Agreement With the International Association of Professional Poker Players (IAPPP)
18th Apr 2005 - Newswire

CSMGI (OTC Pink Sheets: CSGU) announced today that it has entered into a marketing agreement with the International Association of Professional Poker Players LLC. The IAPPP will be the sanctioning body for professional poker players.

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Wyndham Enhances Its Puerto Rican Casinos; Streamlines Experience for Players and Guests; New Technology Improves Overall Customer Experience to Build Stronger Player Loyalty and Business
18th Apr 2005 - Newswire

Continuing to deliver on its brand philosophy of listening and responding to guest needs, Wyndham International, Inc. (WBR), the largest casino operator on the island of Puerto Rico, is investing $16.5 million into a series of gaming upgrades to its world-renowned Puerto Rican casino properties, designed to enhance the entire guest experience.

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