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I. Nelson Rose Gaming Guru - Page 25  Casinos as Spies for the Federal Government14 August 2000
The following Notice has not been approved by any government official.
(In fact, some of them would probably be unhappy to see this warning
published.)
WARNING TO ALL CASINO PATRONS:
If you win big, are a high roller, or do ... (read more)
Attempted Robbery by Lawsuit14 July 2000
Woody Guthrie said: "Some rob you with a six-gun, some with a
fountain pen." But, you do not usually find someone trying to do both.
On Dec. 21, 1998, Mark A. Merrill robbed a bank in Peotone,
Illinois. A month later, he held up the First National Bank of Illinois
in Mokena. He managed to make off with almost $22,000. ... (read more)
Minimum Legal Age to Place a Bet15 June 2000
State
Lottery
Parimutuel Betting
Casinos & Slot Machines (includes VLTs)
Charity Bingo & Pull-tabs
... (read more)
Is It a Crime to Give a Casino a Bum Marker?29 May 2000
Licensed casinos have fought for years for the right to collect their
gaming debts in courts of law. A recent decision from the Court of
Appeals in Louisiana and a law suit filed in federal court in California
have raised the stakes. The question now is whether players ... (read more)
America Boldly Outlaws (And Quietly Legalizes) Internet Gambling21 April 2000
Governments around the world are responding in different ways to the explosion of gambling on the Internet:
Some jurisdictions are setting up strict regulatory systems, complete with licenses, background checks, controls and, of course, taxes. The Australian states and territories are setting the standards for the rest of the world.
... (read more)
There Really is a Free Meal20 April 2000
The federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that when it comes to
taxes both casinos and their employees are winners.
The case involved the dual questions of whether casinos could deduct the
cost of free meals they give their employees, and whether those ... (read more)
A Modest Proposal from Governor Davis6 April 2000
Whether you favor or oppose Indian casinos in California, you should
take a close look at the proposal that was passed by the people of
California on their March 2000 ballot. If you liked Prop. 5, you will
love this proposal. And if you disliked Prop. 5 . . .
... (read more)
Will California License Mobsters?28 March 2000
A little-noticed provision of California's proposed casino law threatens to close down most of the state's Indian gaming. It may also jeopardize the licenses of some non-tribal casinos and suppliers in Nevada and other states. This obscure section of the proposed Tribal-State Gaming Compact would allow tribes to issue licenses to convicted felons and members of organized crime. ... (read more)
Commission Slings Mud, Folds Tent21 March 2000
The National Gambling Impact Study Commission ended as it began: true
believers and know-nothings debating among themselves without having the
facts to support their positions.
The Commission completed its journey into the land of make-believe: It
voted to recommend that the tide should not come in tomorrow. ... (read more)
The Myth Of The Level Playing Field15 March 2000
All things being equal -- do gamblers prefer riverboats or land-based
casinos? Slot machines or Video Lottery Terminals? Indian bingo or
charity bingo?
The answer, of course, is, "It depends."
The question is unanswerable, because all things are never equal. ... (read more)
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