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Florida Slot Forces Names Spokesperson

20 September 2004

News Brief: The sponsor of a Nov. 2 ballot initiative for slot machines at pari-mutuel facilities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties said it has named a former Florida Education Commissioner as its spokesman.

New, Younger Fans Revive the Old Riverboat Gambling Game of Poker

15 September 2004

News Brief: During Hurricane Frances, Ryan Gabner got together with some buddies for an extended poker match.

Calder, Gulfstream Racetracks Ready if Ivan Comes Their Way

13 September 2004

News Brief: Frustration is apparent in the voices of racetrack officials Randy Soth and Scott Savin.

Casino Ship Casts a Line for New Port

3 August 2004

News Brief: After less than two months in operation, the company that runs the gambling ship Lady Luck is pulling up stakes and reportedly looking to dock in Martin County.

Gambling Ship Caught Overloaded

15 July 2004

News Brief: Sterling Casino Lines may face fines or other penalties after the Coast Guard found the gambling ship was overloaded with passengers Saturday night during an offshore cruise out of Port Canaveral, a Coast Guard official said.

Florida Helpline Reports Increased Calls

12 July 2004

News Brief: The renewed popularity of poker has led to increased calls for help from players with problems, including a significant number of students, according to a spokesman for Florida's Gamblers Anonymous.

Florida Casino Cruise Shut Down

5 July 2004

News Brief: The Coast Guard shut down Jacksonville's La Cruise Casino Friday because the cruise line reportedly has not complied with new federal mandates on marine vessel safety in time to meet the July 1 deadline.

Florida Gambling Ship Inspected

23 June 2004

News Brief: Coast Guard officials will inspect and conduct a training session with the crew of a Florida gambling ship that ran into trouble last week when it struck a fishing pier.

Gambling Ringleader Pleads Guilty

15 June 2004

News Brief: John J. Rodney Jr. - alias Dan ‘the Man’ Wilson - pleaded guilty Tuesday to running a sports betting ring that became the biggest illegal gambling operation in Lee County history.

Jai Alai Flouders, Fan Base Shrinks

14 June 2004

News Brief: Until the early 1990's, there were 14 frontons, buildings that house jai alai courts, operating in four states. Now, only two frontons hold jai alai competitions year-round.

Casino Charters to Bahamas, Mississippi Launched

8 June 2004

News Brief: A Fort Lauderdale airline has signed deals to fly charter service to casinos in the Bahamas and Mississippi.

Fuller Apologizes For Arrest On Gambling Charges

8 June 2004

News Brief: Baltimore Ravens veteran cornerback Corey Fuller apologized for any embarrassment caused by his arrest on felony gambling and firearm charges.

Florida Video Arcade Raises Concerns

4 June 2004

News Brief: The sudden proliferation of video arcades that offer a variety of games, prices and payoffs has generated controversy in Florida.

Florida Poker Room Attracts New Players

1 June 2004

News Brief: The popularity of poker can be seen on SunCruz Casino boats where people of all ethnic backgrounds and ages are crowded into the poker room.

Florida Riverboat Allowed to Have Gambling

27 May 2004

News Brief: A bill aimed at helping a single river cruise ship by adding gambling to its diversions was approved by a legislative committee Wednesday.

Three Plead Guilty in Florida Illegal Gambling Case

19 May 2004

News Brief: Three Lee County men pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Fort Myers on Tuesday in what federal prosecutors are calling the largest illegal sports gambling ring in Lee County's history.

Gulfstream Park Chairman Resigns

18 May 2004

Magna Entertainment Corp. reports the resignation of Douglas Donn as Chairman and a member of the board of directors of Gulfstream Park Racing Association, Inc.

Florida Court Approves Slot Vote

14 May 2004

News Brief: The Florida Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for a ballot initiative to allow slot machines at parimutuels in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

New Seminole Casino Gets Rave Reviews

12 May 2004

News Brief: Despite the massive traffic jams and occasional glitches with the computerized machines, customers visiting the new Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino gave the $250 million casino complex rave reviews.

Experts: New Casinos Lead to More Problem Gambling

11 May 2004

News Brief: According to problem gambling experts, every time a new casino opens, so does the rate of people seeking help from gambling addiction.

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