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West Virginia Governor Asked to Revoke VLT Licenses

8 July 2004

News Brief: Governor Bob Wise has been asked to revoke some video lottery licenses, and deny new ones, to newly created fraternal organizations some lawmakers say are taking advantage of West Virginia gambling laws.

West Virginia County Holds Public Meetings

8 July 2004

News Brief: Rather than take a vote on whether to include the casino gambling issue on November’s ballot, Lewis County Commissioners voted to first hold three meetings to allow for more public input.

Girls Win One Battle, Continue Crusade for Ice Cream

30 June 2004

Technically, the two 11-year-old crusaders have won: A new ice cream shop opened Friday in a town where others were pushed out by video poker bars.

Problem Gambling on Rise in West Virginia

22 June 2004

News Brief: More West Virginians are suffering from addiction to gambling, according to the state Problem Gamblers Help Network.

West Virginia Track Adding Slots

11 June 2004

News Brief: Wheeling Island Racetrack & Gaming Center is adding 200 more slot machines this month to accommodate the facility's growing popularity and to boost cash flow.

Charles Town Commits to Lobbying Effort

9 June 2004

News Brief: The president of Charles Town Races & Slots is moving to a new position that will give the company a full-time liaison to state and local governments.

Controversy Stems From Video Lottery

25 May 2004

The Wood County Commission has called a special meeting to discuss whether it should allow a video lottery operator to open a business across the street from a Baptist Church.

Charles Town Races to be Upgraded

25 May 2004

Penn National Gaming reports that the track at Charles Town Races & Slots will be undergoing upgrades and renovations.

Charles Town Races Approved for Additional Slots

1 April 2004

Penn National Gaming reports that the West Virginia Lottery Commission has approved its request to increase the number of slot machines authorized for placement at the company's Charles Town Races by 1,000 to 4,500.

Odds Against West Virginia Gambling Bill

9 March 2004

News Brief: Those who would like the opportunity to play legal blackjack, poker, craps roulette or other forms of table gambling at West Virginia race tracks will probably have to wait at least until next year.

West Virginia Video Lottery Moratorium to be Enacted

20 February 2004

News Brief: Wood County commissioners are expected to act on proposed amendments to the county's video lottery moratorium.

West Virginia Leaders, Locals Push for Casino Vote

18 February 2004

News Brief: Hancock County residents and leaders went to the Statehouse Tuesday, asking that residents of the four counties having racetracks be allowed to vote on whether to permit casino gambling.

Track Manager Hopeful

17 February 2004

News Brief: Geoff Andres, the new general manager at the Wheeling Island Racetrack and Gaming Center, keeps a candy dish full of dice in his office.

Commissioner: West Virginia Locals Ought to Decide on Table Games

16 February 2004

ews Brief: Hancock County residents should decide if table gambling is allowed at Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort, Hancock County Commissioner Dan Greathouse believes.

Charles Town Races Expansion Approved

11 February 2004

News Brief: A $25-million expansion project at Charles Town Races has received unanimous approval from the Jefferson County Planning Commission.

West Virginia City Amends Video Lottery Ordinance

11 February 2004

News Brief: The Parkersburg city council amended a video lottery ordinance to exempt businesses that have filed a lottery commission application by Feb. 20 from the stricter rules.

Mountaineer Park Enters Agreements Clerks, Horsemen

12 January 2004

Mountaineer Park, Inc. has reached a new, five-year agreement with the union representing its pari-mutuel clerks, and a new, three-year agreement with the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association governing live racing and simulcasting.

West Virginia County Wants More Control

8 January 2004

News Brief: Wood County commissioners are pushing to change West Virginia code so counties can have authority to control where video lottery establishments locate in unincorporated areas.

Lottery Winner Faces Assault Charge

7 January 2004

News Brief: Record-holding Powerball winner Jack Whittaker faces an assault charge after a bar fight over the weekend.

West Virginia Ad Ban Criticized

6 January 2004

News Brief: Businesses found disobeying Gov. Bob Wise’s ban against gambling ads have had their gambling machines cut-off. Some businesses are complaining that the ban is unfair.

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