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

The Washington Post;  August 7, 1996 ;     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 ...

Deals Would Add Slot Machines in Calif.

AP Online;  August 30, 2006 ;     287 words ...LOS ANGELES - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger...expand the number of slot machines in their casinos. In...comes from the lucrative slot machines, said the new contracts...allowed to operate 7,500 slot machines each, up from the current...

From our State Rep; Should we allow slot machines?

The Beacon Hill Times;  March 7, 2006 ;     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...

SLOT MACHINES AND LIBERTY

The Boston Globe;  March 22, 2006 ;     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 ;     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 ;     700+ 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 ;     700+ 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 ;     700+ 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 ;     700+ 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 ;     700+ 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 ;     700+ 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...

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

The Washington Post;  July 28, 1997 ;     700+ 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...

South Floridians to vote Tuesday on slot machines

Charleston Gazette;  March 7, 2005 ;     513 words ......different. People who want Las Vegas-style slot machines in South Florida insist they will create...will decide Tuesday whether to allow slot machines at the seven dog and horse racetracks...Vegas-style slots are "the crack cocaine of slot machines," says Davie Mayor Tom Truex. ...

NO SLOT MACHINES

The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  February 17, 2002 ;     403 words ...00-00-0000 NO SLOT MACHINES -- RACETRACKS ARE NOT THE PLACE...Asked about a proposal to bring slot machines to the Meadowlands Racetrack, Mr...recently signed a law that will allow slot machines at five racetracks around the state...