2005 December 05 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

A municipal judge Monday found six bingo parlor patrons guilty of smoking cigarettes in a public building.

TALLAHASSEE — The state House conceded a major position in the effort to write a law regulating Broward County slot machines, but key differences remain with the Senate on how many machines will be allowed and how much to tax them.

An Oklahoma City firm has released the results of a study on gaming in the Sooner State.

LONG POND, Pa. - Pocono Raceway is out of the running for a slots license. Joseph Mattioli, chief executive of the family-owned racetrack, announced Monday that he has decided against applying for a license to operate a slot-machine parlor at the track.

he state House conceded a major position in the effort to write a law regulating Broward County slot machines, but key differences remain with the Senate on how many machines will be allowed and how much to tax them.

Arizona Sen. John McCain has introduced legislation limiting Indian casinos to tribes’ home states.

Shares of Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. slid 8.5 percent Monday after one analyst recommend investors sell the shares and others discussed uncertainty regarding the future of gaming in Florida.

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Excise officer John Barchak differed with Tom Clemens when the Time Out Inn owner appeared to renew the beer, wine and liquor license for the tavern.