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Tony Batt Gaming Guru - Page 7Senator Won't Push Sports Betting Bill4 March 2004
WASHINGTON, DC -- Sen. John McCain said Tuesday he does not plan to push his bill to
prohibit Nevada sports books from taking bets on college games during this month's
NCAA men's basketball tournament.
The tournament, also known as March Madness, trails only the Super Bowl in Las Vegas
gambling ... (read more)
U.S. Supreme Court: Tribal Gaming Boosted by Ruling2 March 2004
and Rod Smith
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WASHINGTON -- Nevada-based slot makers and three major Las Vegas casino operators could be big winners from a legal contest settled Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The justices denied appeals by the Justice Department to review the legality ... (read more)
Gambling Lobbyist Earns More than $1 Million Annually1 March 2004
Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON -- The top lobbyist for Nevada casinos in Washington receives an annual compensation package of more than $1 million, according to a new survey.
Frank Fahrenkopf, president of the American Gaming Association, is paid a salary of $974,926 a year, making him the ... (read more)
Betting Ban Not Discussed at College Sports Meeting3 February 2004
WASHINGTON -- Once a top priority of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, legislation to prohibit Nevada sports books from taking bets on amateur athletic events did not figure prominently Monday in a discussion of college sports reform.
NCAA officials and coaches seemed more interested in ... (read more)
Democrat Doubtful Internet Gambling Bill will Pass24 October 2003
WASHINGTON, DC -- Congress is unlikely to pass a bill this year to restrict Internet gambling, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee said Thursday.
Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., said there is not enough time and there are too many other issues Congress must deal with before ... (read more)
Grand Casinos Founder Nominated for Indian Affairs Post23 October 2003
WASHINGTON -- A Senate panel voted 13-0 Wednesday to approve the nomination of Dave Anderson to become assistant secretary of Indian Affairs.
Anderson, 50, is an American Indian who co-founded Grand Casinos in 1991.
The full Senate is expected to confirm Anderson, who also founded the Famous Dave's ... (read more)
Senator Kyl Expects Gambling Legislation to Pass26 September 2003
WASHINGTON, DC -- Despite opposition of the mainstream casino industry, a Senate bill to restrict Internet gambling is likely to pass Congress this year, said the senator who introduced the legislation.
Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., said Thursday he is willing to talk to gambling lobbyists but pointedly ... (read more)
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