Allen Makes Slot Machines A Bad Bet; In Md., Governor Vows Not to Initiate...

The Washington Post;  August 7, 1996 ;   Charles Babington; Peter Baker;   657 words ......increasingly debate the wisdom of legalizing slot machines, Virginia's governor yesterday vowed...controversy surrounding efforts to legalize slot machines on the Eastern Seaboard. Gambling companies...states, noting that Delaware's 1,300 slot machines grossed $895 million in their ...

Police confiscate 2,000 illegal slot machines in raid

Daily Breeze;  December 9, 2005 ;   City News Service;   332 words ......Angeles and seized nearly 2,000 illegal slot machines as customs officials confiscated 1...arrested for suspicion of illegal sales of slot machines, a misdemeanor and carrying $500 bail...addition to the destruction of the slot machines." Undercover vice officers had purchased...

From our State Rep; Should we allow slot machines?

The Beacon Hill Times;  March 7, 2006 ;   Anonymous;   545 words ......to consider a bill that would allow slot machines at the state's four horse and dog race...importance, while the bill addresses only slot machines, their introduction will open the door...casinos. As we consider whether to allow slot machines, we must keep in mind that casinos...

GOV. BALDACCI VETOES L.D. 701, ACT TO AUTHORIZE OPERATION OF SLOT MACHINES...

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  April 15, 2008 ;     297 words ......Baldacci, D-Maine, issued the following press release: Governor John E. Baldacci today vetoed...An Act to Authorize the Operation of Slot Machines on Indian Island in Old Town. In vetoing...An Act to Authorize the Operation of Slot Machines on Indian Island in Old Town," which...

SLOT MACHINES AND LIBERTY

The Boston Globe;  March 22, 2006 ;   MARTY WALZ;   617 words ......Representatives is considering a bill to allow slot machines in Massachusetts. Those debating the...liberty and privacy. Supporters of slot machines focus on new tax revenue and jobs...something they enjoy? Many who play slot machines consider it a form of entertainment...

Vintage slot machines are collectors' jackpots

Chicago Sun-Times;  June 18, 1989 ;   Anne Gilbert;   507 words ......only old arcade games but also antique slot machines. At the auction of vintage slot machines recently at Butterfield & Butterfield...incentive may be the three individual slot machines, each with a six-way coin head, color...

DOG TRACK PULLING FOR SLOT MACHINES ADDITION SEEN AS BOON FOR BUSINESS,...

The Boston Globe;  December 1, 2002 ;   Robert Preer, GLOBE CORRESPONDENT;   787 words ......unanimously agreed on another topic: slot machines. "Everyone I've talked to says it's...establishment - many people are waiting for slot machines. The Carney family, which owns and...Salpietro and other dog owners reason that slot machines would bring more people to the track...

Military Runs Overseas Slot Machines

AP Online;  January 13, 2001 ;   LAURENCE ARNOLD, Associated Press Writer;   787 words ......Online 01-13-2001 Military Runs Overseas Slot Machines WASHINGTON (AP) -- In the darkness...found her spark feeding quarters into slot machines on her U.S. military base. ``It's like...employs Tinnelle, but also runs the slot machines, including video poker machines, at...

MOST IN STATE POLL BACK SLOT MACHINES

The Boston Globe;  March 13, 2006 ;   Scott Helman, Globe Staff;   787 words ......Massachusetts voters wants to legalize slot machines at the state's racetracks, a Boston...said they were in favor of legalizing slot machines, and 41 percent said they were opposed...were more likely to say they opposed slot machines, and those with high school diplomas...

Military gambling on slot machines

Sunday Gazette-Mail;  January 14, 2001 ;   Laurence Arnold;   787 words ......found her spark feeding quarters into slot machines on her U.S. military base. "It's like...employs Tinnelle, but also runs the slot machines, including video poker machines, at...the armed forces operate about 8,000 slot machines at 94 bases and other posts, all overseas...

Gambling in the Military: Abetting Addiction?; Critics Say Slot Machines...

The Washington Post;  January 21, 2001 ;   Laurence Arnold;   787 words ......found her spark feeding quarters into slot machines on her U.S. military base. "It's like...employs Tinnelle, but also runs the slot machines, including video poker machines, at...the armed forces operate about 8,000 slot machines at 94 bases and other posts, all overseas...

Florida amendment concerning slot machines passes.

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News;  November 5, 2004 ;     768 words ......Amendment 4, which will put a referendum on slot machines at parimutuels to Miami-Dade and Broward...counties can install Las Vegas-style slot machines. Now the counties will decide when...decide for themselves whether they want slot machines in Miami-Dade and Broward counties...

Racino Royale, Inc: First Order Of Slot Machines Arrive In Peru.

PR Newswire;  June 19, 2008 ;     673 words ......has received its first order of slot machines in Lima, Peru. IAG-Peru S.A.C...finance, manage and operate the slot machine side of the business and...importation and commercialization of slot machines in that country. This is one of...in Latin America. Now that the slot ...

Gambling Interests See Improved Odds; Slot Machines, but Not Governor,...

The Washington Post;  July 28, 1997 ;   Charles Babington;   787 words ...Advocates of bringing slot machines to Maryland drew two bits of...election may determine whether slot machines will reappear in the state anytime...and West Virginia in permitting slot machines at racetracks. "I think it's...

Idaho asks Costco to remove slot machines from stores.

Times-News (Twin Falls, Idaho);  December 23, 2004 ;     692 words ......to remove a number of Japanese-style slot machines from its three Idaho stores. The $289...accept tokens and look similar to the slot machines found in casinos -- are illegal to...look at them and see that they are slot machines, Simmons said. It's my understanding...