Tarkanian's past property tax troubles dog race for Congress
Las Vegas Review – Journal
"I would expect the Democrats to track me extremely closely and try to find whatever dirt they can to use against me." A Democratic operative pointed the Las Vegas Review-Journal to Tarkanian's past property tax problems, suggesting it fits a pattern …

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Exclusive: Interest wanes in once-popular greyhound racing
The News-Press
A few visitors watch a race at the Naples Fort Myers track. / Amanda Inscore/news-press.com Greyhounds compete in one of the 12 races on a sparsely attended recent card at Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Racing & Poker in Bonita Springs.

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Hialeah Park makes it across 'slots' finish line
MiamiHerald.com
Hialeah plans to unveil a 900 slot machine casino space — joined by 30 poker tables — within its racing grandstand by early next year. Ultimately, track owner John Brunetti Sr. hopes to build a $1 billion retail/entertainment complex surrounding the …

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Some pets chew your slippers, others fight crime
Pekin Daily Times
In order to train properly, the handler needs to be as ignorant of the placement of the drugs as the dog is. Otherwise, a handler could lead the dog to the drugs with subconscious tells, like a careless poker player. The group training consists of …

Coelho wins Isle's Battles at the Beach
Ante Up Magazine
The cardroom at the Isle Casino at Pompano Park is the “big dog” when discussing poker rooms in Florida among the parimutuels. It has the best ambience with its high ceiling, nearby views of the casino floor and the massive harness track, …

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Hamilton County voters approve slot machines
MiamiHerald.com
Tuesday's referendum was sought for Hamilton Jai Alai & Poker and Hamilton Downs Race Track, which plans to offer barrel racing to qualify for slots. Traditional quarter horse interests are challenging the legality of barrel racing.

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Hearing begins on dispute over Fla. barrel racing
MiamiHerald.com
State law allows poker at jai alai frontons and horse and dog tracks. Whether slot machines also are allowed at pari-mutuel facilities is another unresolved issue that's separate from the current administrative law case.

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Hearing begins on dispute over Fla. barrel racing
MiamiHerald.com
State law allows poker at jai alai frontons and horse and dog tracks. Whether slot machines also are allowed at pari-mutuel facilities is another unresolved issue that's separate from the current administrative law case.

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Casinos hit the jackpot with 'B-list' performers
MiamiHerald.com
By Michael Vasquez At Miami's Magic City Casino, the crowds don't turn out for greyhound races anymore — slot machines and poker are the new draw, and the racing grandstand attracts only sparse crowds. Except, of course, when the rip-roaring electric …

Winners and losers: Some bills that passed, failed in the 2012 legislative session
Tampabay.com
(SB 710/HB 489) GREYHOUND RACING (FAILED): A plan to allow dog track owners to phase out their live dog races and operate poker rooms and other games failed for the third straight year. (SB 382) INTERNET CAFES (FAILED): With the House and Senate …

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