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Ventura Stars in Pro-Tribal Gaming Ads

28 October 2004

News Brief: Governor Schwarzenegger's buddy, Jesse Ventura, the independent ex-governor of Minnesota and former wrestling star, is the unexpected star of a statewide television ad accusing the governor of exploiting Indian tribes that operate casinos.

States Look to Gambling for Solutions

28 October 2004

News Brief: Many have gambling measures on the statewide ballot this year in an attempt to cash in on the soaring popularity of gambling following a decade that saw a rapid expansion of Indian casinos around the nation.

Magna Entertainment Appoints New Director

28 October 2004

Magna Entertainment Corp. reports that Ron Charles, former chairman of the Thoroughbred Owners of California, will assume the duties of Executive Director of MEC California effective November 1, 2004.

PartyPoker, ESPN, Bicycle Casino to Co-host Poker Tournament

26 October 2004

PartyPoker.com will partner with ESPN Radio 710 and the Bicycle Casino to present the 1st Annual ESPN Radio 710 Mason & Ireland Celebrity Poker Party on Sunday, November 14.

Schwarzenegger Balks at Tribal Casino Compact

26 October 2004

News Brief: In a letter, Governor Schwarzenegger’s legal affairs secretary says that the governor will not enter compact negotiations with Enterprise Rancheria for its Yuba County casino.

California Official Criticizes Gambling Industry

26 October 2004

News Brief: Assemblywoman Judy Chu came out swinging Monday against political action committees set up by the local gambling industry that will spend $162,020 on campaign ads against her.

California Casino-Goers Support Prop. 70

25 October 2004

News Brief: Local California casino customers offer their opinion on Proposition 70.

May Tribes Rake The Pot?

21 October 2004

I. Nelson Rose: What is the difference between "and" and "or?"

California Casinos Boost Job Rates

20 October 2004

News Brief: In Coachella Valley, the annual seasonal rise in jobs is being bolstered this year by major expansions at two valley casinos.

Nevada Gold Enters Memorandum of Agreement with California Tribe

20 October 2004

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe for the management of a proposed casino resort in the City of Hesperia, California.

CNIGA Demands Apology from Governor

19 October 2004

e California Nations Indian Gaming Association demands an apology from Governor Schwarzenegger for a statement made during a campaign rally in San Diego.

Problems Revealed in California Tribal Commission

19 October 2004

News Brief: Almost half of the Chumash gaming commission have backgrounds that would preclude them from working at casinos in other states.

Federal Bureau Reviews California Casino Proposal

18 October 2004

News Brief: Scores of issues and concerns involving a proposed tribal casino resort in Hesperia are under review by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Governor Schwarzenegger Rallies Gambling Opponents

15 October 2004

News Brief: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger urged a supportive San Diego crowd to reject two November ballot measures he says would expand gambling and weaken his negotiations with tribes over taxes and accountability.

California Voters Inundated with Gambling Ads

14 October 2004

News Brief: California voters who flip on their televisions over the next 2 1/2 weeks are almost certain to see a deluge of campaign ads about gambling.

Local Officials Oppose California Casino Proposal

13 October 2004

News Brief: A proposal to build a 3,000-slot casino and resort near the east side of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge has run into opposition in Marin County, California.

Gambling Expected to Grow in California

12 October 2004

News Brief: Even if Governor Schwarzenegger succeeds in getting the two gambling expansion ballot proposals rejected, casino-style gambling will remain one of the fastest growing businesses in California.

California Poll: No Tax on Tribal Gambling

12 October 2004

News Brief: Governor Schwarzenegger is riding another winner in his opposition to two measures on next month's ballot that would expand gambling while requiring Indian tribes to give up some of their profits, a nonpartisan poll released Saturday shows.

Tribal Leaders Hail Setback For California Proposition

8 October 2004

Tribal leaders attending a conference in Las Vegas on Thursday applauded the likely defeat of a voter initiative in California that threatened to remove their monopoly on slot machines.

California Anti-Gambling Coffers Near $90 Million

8 October 2004

News Brief: Combatants in the battle over gambling initiatives on the Nov. 2 ballot raised a combined total of $85.8 million through the end of September, according the latest campaign statements filed Tuesday.

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