21 news articles found
Casino gaming will boost tourism earnings, says Jamaica's minister of finance (MalaysiaNews.net)
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) -- Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Audley Shaw, said while the introduction of casino gaming will not save the economy, it will help to boost earnings and bring mor...
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The Rev. Flake drops out of bid to operate casino - Newsday
... bid to operate a casino at the Queens horse track. The $300 million bid, selected by Gov. David A. Paterson in January, drew criticism and is currently under investigation by Inspector General Joseph Fisch. Flake, an influential Jamaica minister ...
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The Cultural Caucus's big gamble (The Boston Phoenix)
Formed to be a savior of the arts in the Bay State, a political coalition is playing high-stakes poker by putting casinos in its sights The recently formed Cultural Caucus, a loose, formal coalition comprising a dozen arts-friendly state legislators, appears poised to christen its political life by inserting itself into what could be the most intense statewide political battle of the spring ...
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Half Moon Bay Review (Today's News-Herald)
LAKE HAVASU CITY — Scottie Merritt will have some extra pressure Saturday and that’s fine with him. The Havasu fighter will headline the King of the Cage Upper Cut Mixed Martial Arts bout at the Avi Resort and Casino in Laughlin, Nev. Saturday, facing Thomas Kenney.
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Havasu fighters ready for the Upper Cut - Havasu News-Herald
The pair, along with Rich Campbell and Matt Muramoto will be in Laughlin Saturday to fight at the King of the Cage Upper Cut MMA event at the Avi Resort and Casino. Merritt has the headline bout ... Jamaica Blvd. You may contact the reporter at dbell ...
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Cryptologic's Progressive Jackpots (Online Casino Reports)
Caribbean Stud Poker has long been a poker player's favourite game. This lively card game has its origins in the idyllic islands of Jamaica where beautiful golden beaches, palm trees and reggae music are abundant.
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Other sports - Atlanta Journal Constitution
Centaur LLC says normal operations will continue at Hoosier Park in Anderson and Fortune Valley Hotel&Casino in Central City, Colo ... from around the world, including a first this year — a rookie from Jamaica. Olympians Vonn, White, Wescott grace ...
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The Cultural Caucus's big gamble - Boston Phoenix
... to christen its political life by inserting itself into what could be the most intense statewide political battle of the spring legislative session: the move to allow casino gambling ... the form of "resort-style" casinos or race-track slot ...
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Parliament to pass Casino bill - radiojamaica.com
The House of Representatives is expected to pass the Casino legislation into law on Wednesday. Deliberations during Tuesday's sitting of Parliament were suspended for continuation during Wednesday's sitting. Sixty three of the 74 clauses in the ...
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Legendary reggae group Wailers play Shrine on Sunday - Billings Gazette
The Wailers, led by original bassist Aston “Family Man” Barrett, are set to perform reggae classics Sunday at the Shrine ... global icon, winner of several Lifetime Achievement awards, and Jamaica’s best-loved musical superstar.
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Stupak, D-Mich., voices new optimism about resolving abortion dispute - The Gaea Times
Jamaica police investigate doctor accused of performing abortion on 13-year-old February 19th ... A spokeswoman for Bob Stupak's family says the casino entrepreneur and colorful gambler died Friday at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas.
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Ronnie Thwaites fights lone battle against casinos (The Jamaica Observer)
DEACON Ronald Thwaites, the Opposition member of Parliament for Central Kingston, was the lone voice crying in the wilderness yesterday against casino gaming, now being debated in the House of Representatives.
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Monday March 08, 2010 - 16:04 EST (Rolling Good Times)
JAMAICA -- New amendments to the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission Act mean Caymanas Track Ltd can obtain a slot machine licence, according to Radio Jamaica.
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