It appears as if Racino backers have introduced legislation to change the 1995 horse racing law. This is likely a precursor to changing the Michigan Constitution to allow casino wagering at tracks. This comes despite the Michigan voters’ overwhelming support in 2004 of a constitutional amendment that requires local and statewide approval for any new [...]
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Upset parents are asking a band council in northwestern B.C. to stop allowing smoking at bingo games held in a community hall that adjoins the band’s elementary school. The Gitsegukla Band’s community hall and elementary school share a hallway and use the same ventilation system, and that means second-hand smoke is finding its way into [...]
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Sue Garrett, in Las Vegas for a birthday party earlier this month, went to what she considers extraordinary lengths to hold down the cost of her trip. “We decided to sit through one of those blasted timeshare presentations to get a free hotel room,” said Garrett, who lives in Los Angeles. She turned down the [...]
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We like to keep you informed on our bingo blog about any changes over at our bingo supplies site, Wholesale Bingo Supplies . Well, recently we established a minimum order amount for our customers of $9.95. In other words, bingo supply customers must now order at least $9.95 of bingo products from the site, or [...]
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This fall marks a major milestone for the country and Michigan. Twenty years have passed since Congress approved the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). The act codified the conditions under which casinos can be built and operated in states. The effects have been dramatic. Some 420 tribal gaming operations exist in the United States. Nineteen [...]
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The House will not be voting on the smoking ban until at least November 5th. From our inside source:“The House is in session currently and we just learned that the House will not vote on HB-4163, the complete smoking ban bill until after the fall elections. When the House adjourns today they will not be [...]
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I came, I saw, I conquered. More accurately, I was conquered — by the glamour and the glitz, the gambling and the grub. The Roman Empire has arrived in style in southern Ontario, staking a claim along the Detroit River, three hours from Cleveland. The conversion of Casino Windsor to Caesars Windsor is complete, down [...]
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We’re often asked to give guidancce to bingo managers (especially new managers) and help them determine the amount of bingo games that they should offer in their bingo program. The amount of games to offer can depend a lot on what the bingo players in your area expect, but here are a few general rules [...]
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The future of smoking in bingos in Michigan continues to be tied to the Detroit casinos fight to remain exempt. The following story from Mlive.com explains what took place in the House yesterday. “An indoor smoking ban in Michigan bars, restaurants and other workplaces could have a tough time becoming law absent an exemption for [...]
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Although, the final votes have not been taken, it is looking as if a complete smoking ban (bingos and casinos would not be exempt) may pass at any moment. We’re getting word that the ban is only waiting on a few more votes from House members, and is on the floor as we write this. [...]
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