2008 October 02 Gambling News, Events and Happenings

LITTLE ROCK — Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Thursday his office will fully defend Lt. Gov. Bill Halter’s proposed amendment to create a state lottery to fund college scholarships, though he disagrees with lottery supporters who say the state constitution does not ban casinos.

Teller County judged ruled today that the Midnight Rose Hotel and Casino was in violation of the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act by continuing to let customers light up.

Red Hawk Casino has appointed Joe Diver III as its new vice president of food and beverage. Mr Diver has more than 23 years of experience directing the food and beverage operations at casinos and hotels throughout the country.

Four men have been indicted in what New Jersey authorities say was a high-tech poker scam in Atlantic City.

NEW YORK A review of the NBAs officiating program found no evidence of illegal activity by any referee other than Tim Donaghy, though it recommended significant changes for monitoring gambling and game integrity.

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Thursday, October 02, 2008 at 2:53 p.m. JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Gambling critics and those seeking to expand it in Missouri form opposition groups for a ballot measure capping licenses for new casinos and repealing the state’s limit on gambling losses.

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