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Memphis Official Paid for Pro-Casino Effort

25 August 2004

News Brief: A top aide to Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton received $700 from a consultant working to legalize and open a Native American casino here.

Banker Blames Gambling Addiction for Fraud

19 August 2004

News Brief: A banker fired from Civitas BankGroup after an audit found apparent fraudulent transactions told a civic group that he has a gambling addiction, members of the group said.

Tennessee Lottery Board Grilled

23 July 2004

News Brief: The perception that the Tennessee lottery is too generous with pay and benefits, especially to top managers, got a thorough airing before the Legislature's Fiscal Review Committee last week.

Heard it on the River

23 April 2004

Rudi Schiffer gives us the latest news from the Tunica, Mississippi casinos.

Tennessee Lottery Joins Powerball

19 April 2004

News Brief: The Tennessee lottery will launch Powerball on April 19 with more than 4,000 retailers statewide ready to roll with the game.

Tennessee Lottery Warning Not Recommended

23 March 2004

News Brief: Efforts to strengthen the message to Tennessee lottery players about the dangers of problem gambling failed to get a favorable recommendation yesterday from the legislature's Lottery Oversight Committee.

Tennessee's Charitable Gambling Law Causes Concern

23 March 2004

News Brief: Senator Roy Herron insists that Tennessee’s charitable gambling law had to be airtight or the cheaters would seep through and abuse the system.

Increasing the Odds for Tennessee Charity Gambling

11 March 2004

ews Brief: Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen is suggesting a ban on professional fund-raisers to run the gambling games and a requirement for at least 50% of the proceeds to go to the sponsoring charity.

Tennessee Casino Gambling Unlikely, Bredesen says

25 February 2004

News Brief: Gov. Phil Bredesen says it is virtually impossible that Tennessee would have casino gambling anytime soon.

Tennessee Casino a Long Shot

23 January 2004

News Brief: According to a Shelby County commissioner, an amendment that would allow casinos in the county is a long shot worth launching.

Tennessee Lottery Players Line Up

20 January 2004

News Brief: It was the moment Tennessee lottery players had all been waiting for, a chance to pick up a little extra cash or perhaps find a fortune thanks to the brand new Tennessee Lottery.

Tennessee Problem Gambling Bill Filed

19 January 2004

News Brief: A Tennessee bill is calling for warnings about gambling addiction and the phone number of Gamblers Anonymous to be posted at lottery outlets.

Lottery Could Net More Than Expected

12 January 2004

The Tennessee lottery could make at least $70 million more than what is needed to fund college scholarships this year, and Gov. Phil Bredesen wants to budget most of the extra for prekindergarten programs.

Tennessee Legislator Questions Lottery Salaries

15 December 2003

News Brief: State Rep. Bill Dunn wants to discuss the `enormous pay package’ Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. board members approved for CEO Rebecca Paul before the Legislature votes to confirm their appointments.

Illegal Gamblers Get Tennessee Lottery Approval

12 December 2003

News Brief: Two merchant brothers previously convicted of illegal gambling have been approved to sell tickets when Tennessee starts its lottery next year.

Thousands Apply for Tennessee Lottery Jobs

8 December 2003

News Brief: Deluged with more than 9,000 unsolicited resumes for only 300 jobs, Tennessee lottery officials have enlisted help in matching the right people with the right jobs.

Tennessee Retailers Apply to Sell Lottery Tickets

18 November 2003

News Brief: More than 1,600 grocery stores, convenience stores and other retailers have applied with the Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. to sell lottery tickets, officials said Monday.

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