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North Carolina Video Gambling Ban Passes

6 June 2006

News Brief: North Carolina senators voted Monday to end video poker gambling throughout most of North Carolina next year, ending a seven-year battle to rid the state of a form of gambling that opponents have described as a scourge.

Last Call for Video Poker in North Carolina

2 June 2006

News Brief: It may be last call for video poker in North Carolina, a move that’s been a long time coming for the Onslow County Sheriff’s Department.

New Carolina Senate Considers Poker Machine Ban

11 May 2006

News Brief: The state Senate today will consider banning video poker machines in North Carolina, renewing criticism the industry is plagued by corruption and not worth regulating.

Talks on Second Cherokee Casino Collapse

19 April 2006

News Brief: A year of negotiations aimed at allowing Las Vegas-style gambling and a second casino near the state's only existing gambling hall in Cherokee abruptly broke off Tuesday.

Cherokees Look to Expand Casino

27 February 2006

News Brief: The Cherokees would like to expand the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino to having live games, a move that could bring in more tourists and provide more jobs in the Western North Carolina community.

Dispute Over Tribal Casino Talks

2 February 2006

News Brief: The vice chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians said Wednesday that Governor Mike Easley has said ‘no’ to allowing Las Vegas-style card games at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, an account disputed by the tribe’s principal chief.

Harrah's Cherokee GM Named

30 January 2006

Harrah's Entertainment reports that Darold Londo will be named senior vice president and general manager of Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel.

Casino Alcohol Debate Galvanizes Tribe

11 January 2006

News Brief: A debate over whether to sell alcohol at Harrah"s Cherokee Casino has pitted conservative tribal members against the economic interests of the casino, which generates r

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Remains Dry

6 January 2006

News Brief: Before a packed Council House, the Tribal Gaming Enterprise Board withdrew a request today to have a referendum on selling alcohol at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino.

Gaming Board Pushes for Alcohol Sales

3 January 2006

News Brief: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise board is spearheading the effort to permit sales of alcohol at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino.

Governor: Tribe Must Pay for Table Games

8 December 2005

News Brief: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians must offer the right amount of money before winning permission to have card dealers at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, Gov. Mike Easley said in an interview.

Dueling Cities: Hurtin' in High Point

31 October 2005

Like a spinning planet jolted by the gravity of a nearby emerging star, High Point's nearly century-old furniture market has in many ways come off its axis.

Political Aide Cut From Job With Lottery Vendor

27 September 2005

A political aide to House Speaker Jim Black is no longer working with a gambling company that may be interested in becoming a vendor for the new North Carolina lottery.

Harrah's to Open Smoke-Free Room

13 September 2005

News Brief: Gamers hankering for a smoke-free casino experience are in luck. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel will host a grand opening Monday, including a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting, for its nonsmoking game room.

Appeals Court Says Phone Cards Not Illegal

7 September 2005

Promotional game pieces packaged with telephone long-distance cards aren't part of an illegal lottery as state agents allege, the state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.

North Carolina Signs Lottery Bill into Law

31 August 2005

News Brief: North Carolina became the 42st state with a lottery Wednesday when Governor Mike Easley signed a lottery bill into law.

Lottery Prospects Up in Air

30 August 2005

When the 2005 legislative session began seven months ago, House members agreed to a bipartisan power-sharing arrangement, while Senate Democrats approved rule changes to quash Republican dissent.

North Carolina Lottery Bill Given More Time

29 August 2005

News Brief: North Carolina House Speaker Jim Black says he also wants to give the Senate more time to consider a lottery bill.

Efforts for North Carolina Lottery Fall Short

25 August 2005

A North Carolina lottery effort survived a stonewall of opposition but never quite gaining the support necessary to burst fully to life as the Senate wrapped up its work this week.

New Carolina Senators Feel Pressure on Lottery

22 August 2005

News Brief: Before the legislature took a break Aug. 13, it was thought that lottery supporters only needed one more vote to win a key vote in the North Carolina Senate. As legislators return for what could be their final week, it's unknown whether they've found it.

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