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A Krucial Keys effort
Alicia Key's said in her Thanks section that As I Am was my most "given from the heart" and "mirror of reflection" album to date." It has been four years since her last album was released, The Diary of Alicia Keys. As I Am will not disappoint any Alicia Key's fans. But can it live up to that very successful sophomore album and get any new fans?
I say absolutely! If I Ain't Got You hit the passion overload with everyone on Diary. It absolutely hooked me as a believer in Alicia Key's talents. I think Like You'll Never See Me Again on As I Am is comparable. But to live up to that "got you" passion many live versions must be heard. Superwoman and Lesson Learned with John Mayer are vintage Alicia, great vocals, hooks and lyrics. Alicia sometimes sticks with tried and true melodies too much on her records. And her experimental songs are left up to her live performances. If you missed Alicia's performance at the American Music Awards this year it showed how Alicia expands her musical talent with other music genres. The Reggae and Dancehall legends; Junior Reid, Chaka Demus and Pliers along with Beenie Man complemented Alicia's compilation performance. And stole the show and peer audience.
I will only comment on my favorite songs on this enhanced CD, but all of the songs are good for there own reason. The Thing About Love is a very catchy Doo Wop vibe. (Just up my alley.) Wreckless Love, Sure Looks Good To Me and Go Ahead resonates rhythm and Blues. And the prerelease No One tells it like it is.
I believe in Alicia as a outstanding composer, writer and performer. Her passion is what makes Alicia who she is. She gives it all in every song and it shows. If you asked her why that song was on the album or why did you harmonize it that way, she would completely convince or change the critic's outlook. That includes not only the meaning behind the lyrics but the beats, drums, horns, partnership etc. It give each person an appreciation of her valuable contribution to the music industry. On this enhanced CD there is a behind the scenes studio video that explains Alicia's reasons for Horns and Drums on certain songs on this album. It is a must see.
Hopefully most people don't forget that Alicia not only writes, produces, composes and sings on her songs but she also plays the piano, drums quite well. Of course most critics will find some fault in this album, but once again the lyrics tell her personal journey with a passion that only Alicia can do, As I Am.
So just purchase this album, sit back and enjoy!
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Currently listening : As I Am By Alicia Keys Release date: 13 November, 2007
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Dam its hard to keep all of these different outlets up and running smooth! How about the Packer game last night. Brett Favre is the best! And at age 38.
I am looking forward to going into enemy territory this Sunday. I will be going to Kansas City for the Green Bay Packer game. Wish me luck. I hope to stay out of trouble.
Peace
I am looking forward to going into enemy territory this Sunday. I will be going to Kansas City for the Green Bay Packer game. Wish me luck. I hope to stay out of trouble.
Peace
Friday, September 28, 2007
FOXNews.com - Nike Unveils N7 Air Native Shoe Designed for Native Americans - Business And Money | Business News | Financial News
FOXNews.com - Nike Unveils N7 Air Native Shoe Designed for Native Americans - Business And Money Business News Financial News:
"Nike Unveils N7 Air Native Shoe Designed for Native Americans"
"Nike Unveils N7 Air Native Shoe Designed for Native Americans"
Sunday, August 19, 2007
WELCOME TO HARMYLAND: More pics
WELCOME TO HARMYLAND: More pics
I would like to thank Rod Pocowatchit's blog for the pictures. The film The Only Good Indian is directed by Kevin Willmott. My sister Thirza Defoe will be in the film.
I would like to thank Rod Pocowatchit's blog for the pictures. The film The Only Good Indian is directed by Kevin Willmott. My sister Thirza Defoe will be in the film.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Timberjay Newspapers Online
Timberjay Newspapers Online:
"In other business Monday, the council: ‰Tabled a decision on the American Legion Post 480’s request to sell pull-tabs in the Orr Municipal Liquor Store. The Legion had entered into an informal agreement with the Voyageur Trail Society Inc. not to compete with the snowmobile club on pull-tab sales at the liquor store or The Dam in exchange for an annual contribution of $5,000. But the snowmobile club, citing a dramatic reduction in pull-tab receipts, recently stopped making the donation. Mayor Dale Long said the club’s pull-tab agreement for the liquor store runs through 2008 and that he had just received information on pull-tab sales from the club’s gambling manager Terrie Hoff and had not had time to review it."
"In other business Monday, the council: ‰Tabled a decision on the American Legion Post 480’s request to sell pull-tabs in the Orr Municipal Liquor Store. The Legion had entered into an informal agreement with the Voyageur Trail Society Inc. not to compete with the snowmobile club on pull-tab sales at the liquor store or The Dam in exchange for an annual contribution of $5,000. But the snowmobile club, citing a dramatic reduction in pull-tab receipts, recently stopped making the donation. Mayor Dale Long said the club’s pull-tab agreement for the liquor store runs through 2008 and that he had just received information on pull-tab sales from the club’s gambling manager Terrie Hoff and had not had time to review it."
King of the hawkers pulls tab on competition : Local Columns : Evansville Courier Press
King of the hawkers pulls tab on competition : Local Columns : Evansville Courier Press:
"I am in the bingo hall selling pull tabs and I am a lion among sheep. Other parents — like me, volunteers, helping raise money for our children's school — quietly cruise the aisles with their pull-tab buckets, watching the clock, eager for their four hours of service in the smoky bingo haze to be over."
"I am in the bingo hall selling pull tabs and I am a lion among sheep. Other parents — like me, volunteers, helping raise money for our children's school — quietly cruise the aisles with their pull-tab buckets, watching the clock, eager for their four hours of service in the smoky bingo haze to be over."
Winona Daily News - 6.0
Winona Daily News - 6.0:
"Being a native of Rushford, Minn., we had a similar situation. We had an old dilapidated two-story depot sitting on abandoned railroad tracks next to our fire station. A lot of people wanted to tear it down, but luckily my father, Alton Morken, an antique collector and local historian, saw the potential of saving a big part of our history and formed a group. They got the rights for pull-tabs at our local municipal liquor store for a few years, among other fundraisers, and restored it. Today it’s the hub of the Root River bike trail, half used by the DNR and the other half as a Rushford Museum."
"Being a native of Rushford, Minn., we had a similar situation. We had an old dilapidated two-story depot sitting on abandoned railroad tracks next to our fire station. A lot of people wanted to tear it down, but luckily my father, Alton Morken, an antique collector and local historian, saw the potential of saving a big part of our history and formed a group. They got the rights for pull-tabs at our local municipal liquor store for a few years, among other fundraisers, and restored it. Today it’s the hub of the Root River bike trail, half used by the DNR and the other half as a Rushford Museum."
New hope for Florida bingo halls, charities
New hope for Florida bingo halls, charities:
"FLORIDA -- As reported by the Florida Sun-Sentinel: 'A new form of legalized gambling — one that has raked in millions in other states — quietly arrived in South Florida bingo halls this month with no state regulatory oversight. 'It's called pull-tab or instant bingo and has been equated to paper slot machines.' It has been billed as a way to resuscitate the state's struggling bingo halls and pump more money into charitable organizations, especially veterans groups. A state law took effect July 1 allowing the pull-tabs, which are similar to scratch-off lottery tickets. '...Critics of the new law say it lacks the teeth to ensure the proceeds go to nonprofit organizations as required. No state agency oversees distribution of the instant bingo tickets, which cost no more than a dollar. Bingo halls are required to keep records of instant bingo sales, but no regulatory agency is assigned to check them. "
"FLORIDA -- As reported by the Florida Sun-Sentinel: 'A new form of legalized gambling — one that has raked in millions in other states — quietly arrived in South Florida bingo halls this month with no state regulatory oversight. 'It's called pull-tab or instant bingo and has been equated to paper slot machines.' It has been billed as a way to resuscitate the state's struggling bingo halls and pump more money into charitable organizations, especially veterans groups. A state law took effect July 1 allowing the pull-tabs, which are similar to scratch-off lottery tickets. '...Critics of the new law say it lacks the teeth to ensure the proceeds go to nonprofit organizations as required. No state agency oversees distribution of the instant bingo tickets, which cost no more than a dollar. Bingo halls are required to keep records of instant bingo sales, but no regulatory agency is assigned to check them. "
Monday, August 06, 2007
MORE NEW GAMES FROM UK ONLINE BINGO SITE
MORE NEW GAMES FROM UK ONLINE BINGO SITE:
"In addition to Keno, recently launched by Virgin Bingo, players on the UK online bingo site are now being offered the chance to take part in three more games of chance.
These include £1 scratch cards in the style of those available from the National Lottery, with jackpots of up to £10,000.
A new range of pull-tab games have also been created to complement the UK online bingo site's regular activities.
These come in a variety of themes including The Ol' West, Money Hog and Jungle Safari, according to Virgin Bingo.
'If you are looking for something different that is loads of fun, look no further,' the UK online bingo site adds.
'The new pull tabs are bound to bring hours of fun while playing your favourite uk bingo game.'
Finally, a new 75-ball version of regular bingo has been added to the list of games of chance available for Virgin Bingo players."
"In addition to Keno, recently launched by Virgin Bingo, players on the UK online bingo site are now being offered the chance to take part in three more games of chance.
These include £1 scratch cards in the style of those available from the National Lottery, with jackpots of up to £10,000.
A new range of pull-tab games have also been created to complement the UK online bingo site's regular activities.
These come in a variety of themes including The Ol' West, Money Hog and Jungle Safari, according to Virgin Bingo.
'If you are looking for something different that is loads of fun, look no further,' the UK online bingo site adds.
'The new pull tabs are bound to bring hours of fun while playing your favourite uk bingo game.'
Finally, a new 75-ball version of regular bingo has been added to the list of games of chance available for Virgin Bingo players."
The News and Tribune - Charity gaming a boon for area organizations
The News and Tribune - Charity gaming a boon for area organizations:
"Your best bet
Raffles actually offer the best rate of return or lowest overhead costs. For example, organizations throughout Southern Indiana spent a combined $101,000 on raffles in 2006. In exchange for that, they took in about $304,000 in earnings. That adds up to about a 67 percent profit for the organization holding the raffle.
By comparison, festivals make about a 50 percent profit once expenses are subtracted. Game nights make a 28 percent profit and pull tabs make a 17 percent profit.
Organizations running bingo operations — by far the most expensive form of charity gaming — are bringing in some of the lowest profit percentages, even though they’re the ones pulling in the most net cash.
The high overhead cost is typically worth it from an economic standpoint, however. Even though they only have a 7 percent profit, they take in far more in net dollars than other forms of gambling, on average bringing in about $124,000 annually for the organizations sponsoring them. "
"Your best bet
Raffles actually offer the best rate of return or lowest overhead costs. For example, organizations throughout Southern Indiana spent a combined $101,000 on raffles in 2006. In exchange for that, they took in about $304,000 in earnings. That adds up to about a 67 percent profit for the organization holding the raffle.
By comparison, festivals make about a 50 percent profit once expenses are subtracted. Game nights make a 28 percent profit and pull tabs make a 17 percent profit.
Organizations running bingo operations — by far the most expensive form of charity gaming — are bringing in some of the lowest profit percentages, even though they’re the ones pulling in the most net cash.
The high overhead cost is typically worth it from an economic standpoint, however. Even though they only have a 7 percent profit, they take in far more in net dollars than other forms of gambling, on average bringing in about $124,000 annually for the organizations sponsoring them. "
Nightwatch: Bird gets an extreme makeover
Nightwatch: Bird gets an extreme makeover:
"Eek. Now he has those fancy sinks that are basically declining granite slabs, so the water rolls away from you and into a small crack in the back. You'll enjoy washing your hands now.
While much has changed, some things have not. That 'Big Buck Hunter' video game? Still there. Pulltabs? You betcha, though the pulltab station goes dark before too late. And there's still a row of dartboards and a bunch of pool tables.
But that's the balancing act that Dive Bar wants to play, Meyer said. By day, the place is your normal bar/restaurant (Matty B's is in charge of the kitchen) with 17 new plasma TVs showing sports. It's at night, after 9 p.m. usually, when Dive Bar really gets going.
The club had its grand reopening last Friday, bringing in Roonie G., a Las Vegas-based DJ who's made a name for himself spinning videos. While a few Twin Cities clubs have video nights, with DJs playing music videos for the crowd to dance to, this guy put on a show, mixing music videos, movie clips and just plain songs. He'd go from playing Unk's 'Walk It Out' over a clip of the dancing penguins in 'Happy Feet,' to battle scenes from '300' mixed with the Shop Boyz' 'Party Like a Rockstar' video. He'd fit perfectly in a big downtown club. "
"Eek. Now he has those fancy sinks that are basically declining granite slabs, so the water rolls away from you and into a small crack in the back. You'll enjoy washing your hands now.
While much has changed, some things have not. That 'Big Buck Hunter' video game? Still there. Pulltabs? You betcha, though the pulltab station goes dark before too late. And there's still a row of dartboards and a bunch of pool tables.
But that's the balancing act that Dive Bar wants to play, Meyer said. By day, the place is your normal bar/restaurant (Matty B's is in charge of the kitchen) with 17 new plasma TVs showing sports. It's at night, after 9 p.m. usually, when Dive Bar really gets going.
The club had its grand reopening last Friday, bringing in Roonie G., a Las Vegas-based DJ who's made a name for himself spinning videos. While a few Twin Cities clubs have video nights, with DJs playing music videos for the crowd to dance to, this guy put on a show, mixing music videos, movie clips and just plain songs. He'd go from playing Unk's 'Walk It Out' over a clip of the dancing penguins in 'Happy Feet,' to battle scenes from '300' mixed with the Shop Boyz' 'Party Like a Rockstar' video. He'd fit perfectly in a big downtown club. "
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner » Archive » Borough panel fine-tuning tax proposals
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner » Archive » Borough panel fine-tuning tax proposals:
"Should pull-tabs be subject to a proposed area-wide sales tax?
Should newspaper subscriptions?
The Fort Knox gold mine?
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly’s finance committee took up these and other questions at a work session Thursday on two proposals to reduce property taxes.
One proposal, pushed by Borough Mayor Jim Whitaker, is for a 2.5 percent sales tax that would jump to 5 percent in the summer. The other, introduced by Assemblymen Luke Hopkins and Tim Beck, is for a combination sales tax and gross receipts tax.
It turns out that rewriting the borough’s tax system isn’t easy.
There are two different proposals and any number of ways to implement either.
Some of the issues discussed Thursday were policy calls, such as how major taxpayers such as Fort Knox and the Flint Hills refinery should be treated under the new system. Hopkins said it was his intention that both be subject to the gross receipts tax."
"Should pull-tabs be subject to a proposed area-wide sales tax?
Should newspaper subscriptions?
The Fort Knox gold mine?
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly’s finance committee took up these and other questions at a work session Thursday on two proposals to reduce property taxes.
One proposal, pushed by Borough Mayor Jim Whitaker, is for a 2.5 percent sales tax that would jump to 5 percent in the summer. The other, introduced by Assemblymen Luke Hopkins and Tim Beck, is for a combination sales tax and gross receipts tax.
It turns out that rewriting the borough’s tax system isn’t easy.
There are two different proposals and any number of ways to implement either.
Some of the issues discussed Thursday were policy calls, such as how major taxpayers such as Fort Knox and the Flint Hills refinery should be treated under the new system. Hopkins said it was his intention that both be subject to the gross receipts tax."
CJOnline - Kansas Lottery sets sales record
CJOnline - Kansas Lottery sets sales record:
"The Kansas Lottery hit a record for sales in the fiscal year that ended June 30, Lottery officials said Tuesday.
Total sales in the fiscal year were nearly $241 million, an increase of more than 2 percent from the previous year's sales, which also had set a record.
The Lottery will transfer $71 million to the state for fiscal year 2007, the highest transfer in a single year since the Lottery started selling tickets in 1987.
Ed Van Petten, Kansas Lottery executive director, said instant games and pull tabs played an important part in making this a record year."
"The Kansas Lottery hit a record for sales in the fiscal year that ended June 30, Lottery officials said Tuesday.
Total sales in the fiscal year were nearly $241 million, an increase of more than 2 percent from the previous year's sales, which also had set a record.
The Lottery will transfer $71 million to the state for fiscal year 2007, the highest transfer in a single year since the Lottery started selling tickets in 1987.
Ed Van Petten, Kansas Lottery executive director, said instant games and pull tabs played an important part in making this a record year."
Postbulletin.com: Travel scene -- Volunteers help some navigate MSP airport - Sat, Jul 21, 2007
Postbulletin.com: Travel scene -- Volunteers help some navigate MSP airport - Sat, Jul 21, 2007:
"MAC helps out
The Metropolitan Airports Commission, which governs the airport, then granted the foundation a small retail space to raise funds to support its outreach programs and services. The retail outlet, sublet to the Minnesota Store with the foundation receiving a share of the profits, is in the North Star Crossing. That sector is one of the most successful airport retail venues in the world.
Another important source of funding came via Minnesota's approval of charitable gambling in 1988. The foundation sells pull tabs at its lottery booth at North Star Crossing, as well as Powerball tickets at both the Lindbergh and Humphrey terminals. The Powerball franchise is the most profitable in the state, with sales exceeding more than $1 million annually. "
"MAC helps out
The Metropolitan Airports Commission, which governs the airport, then granted the foundation a small retail space to raise funds to support its outreach programs and services. The retail outlet, sublet to the Minnesota Store with the foundation receiving a share of the profits, is in the North Star Crossing. That sector is one of the most successful airport retail venues in the world.
Another important source of funding came via Minnesota's approval of charitable gambling in 1988. The foundation sells pull tabs at its lottery booth at North Star Crossing, as well as Powerball tickets at both the Lindbergh and Humphrey terminals. The Powerball franchise is the most profitable in the state, with sales exceeding more than $1 million annually. "
Herald Argus
Herald Argus: "EDITOR’S NOTE: Rather than Speak Out, we would suggest you do some investigation on the Internet.
“I see where the Polish Carnival advertised gambling through channel 99 today on the La Porte station. How can they let people gamble when your taverns here in La Porte cannot have gambling? This seems very unfair, not only to me, but to a lot of other people. Why can’t the bars have (unintelligible) boards, (unintelligible) boards and pull tabs if this carnival can have gambling right out in the open? Why isn’t it a felony for them like it is for the bar owners now? Why is it any different just because they are a church group? This just isn’t fair.” "
“I see where the Polish Carnival advertised gambling through channel 99 today on the La Porte station. How can they let people gamble when your taverns here in La Porte cannot have gambling? This seems very unfair, not only to me, but to a lot of other people. Why can’t the bars have (unintelligible) boards, (unintelligible) boards and pull tabs if this carnival can have gambling right out in the open? Why isn’t it a felony for them like it is for the bar owners now? Why is it any different just because they are a church group? This just isn’t fair.” "
St. Cloud Times | Opinion
St. Cloud Times Opinion:
"Rep. Larry Haws deserves a big thank you for representing District 15B well. The past year Haws put a lot of time and effort in getting bills passed to help our community and our veterans.
Larry Haws has the edge, the positive attitude, the professionalism, the confidence, the incredible ability and will power to put a bill on the fast track to become law.
Let me mention just one such bill that became law. Haws sponsored a bill to help fraternal organizations pay for expenses such as water, heating, electricity and sewer costs through pull-tab profits. Money made from pull tabs helps relieve poverty, homelessness, disability, treat problem gambling, education, scholarship funds, recognize military service, recreation, snowmobile trails, ATV trails, food shelves, cancer and the list goes on.
Some fraternal organizations have had to close because costs were too high. Now the doors will remain open to carry on this needed work. Thank you, Larry Haws!
Haws represents what we need in St. Paul — 'A little less talk and a whole lot more action,' 'A lot more nice.' ... We need leaders. I think I know who is the leader of the pack — Larry Haws. I like the way he communicates."
"Rep. Larry Haws deserves a big thank you for representing District 15B well. The past year Haws put a lot of time and effort in getting bills passed to help our community and our veterans.
Larry Haws has the edge, the positive attitude, the professionalism, the confidence, the incredible ability and will power to put a bill on the fast track to become law.
Let me mention just one such bill that became law. Haws sponsored a bill to help fraternal organizations pay for expenses such as water, heating, electricity and sewer costs through pull-tab profits. Money made from pull tabs helps relieve poverty, homelessness, disability, treat problem gambling, education, scholarship funds, recognize military service, recreation, snowmobile trails, ATV trails, food shelves, cancer and the list goes on.
Some fraternal organizations have had to close because costs were too high. Now the doors will remain open to carry on this needed work. Thank you, Larry Haws!
Haws represents what we need in St. Paul — 'A little less talk and a whole lot more action,' 'A lot more nice.' ... We need leaders. I think I know who is the leader of the pack — Larry Haws. I like the way he communicates."
The Herald Bulletin - EDITORIAL: Know this: Cherry master games are illegal
The Herald Bulletin - EDITORIAL: Know this: Cherry master games are illegal:
"We don’t have much sympathy for bar owners who are complaining about increased enforcement to shut down their illegal gambling devices, called cherry masters. On July 1, the state passed a new law to increase enforcement by adding 16 extra state excise police officers to go after the machines.
During the same legislative session, however, the General Assembly approved the use of slot machines at Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs. Bar owners are crying foul, but what part of “illegal” don’t they understand?
In a meeting in Anderson on June 21, Brenda Scott, primary enforcement officer for the Madison County branch of the state excise police, told local bar owners, “Keep in mind, those dailies, weeklies, monthlies, pull-tabs have always been illegal. No one should have been doing that.”"
"We don’t have much sympathy for bar owners who are complaining about increased enforcement to shut down their illegal gambling devices, called cherry masters. On July 1, the state passed a new law to increase enforcement by adding 16 extra state excise police officers to go after the machines.
During the same legislative session, however, the General Assembly approved the use of slot machines at Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs. Bar owners are crying foul, but what part of “illegal” don’t they understand?
In a meeting in Anderson on June 21, Brenda Scott, primary enforcement officer for the Madison County branch of the state excise police, told local bar owners, “Keep in mind, those dailies, weeklies, monthlies, pull-tabs have always been illegal. No one should have been doing that.”"
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
New state gambling laws doom poker clubs, Cherry Masters | The Star Press - www.thestarpress.com - Muncie, IN
New state gambling laws doom poker clubs, Cherry Masters The Star Press - www.thestarpress.com - Muncie, IN:
"No 'Wanted' poster
Brad Klopfenstein, executive director of Indiana Licensed Beverage Association, said some bar and restaurant owners would face a serious adjustment to the new enforcement effort by the gaming commission and other efforts by excise police enforcing alcohol and tobacco regulations.
'We are entering a whole new world here,' said Klopfenstein, who said the new gaming police were not unlike Elliott Ness and the 'Untouchables,' special U.S. Treasury agents who enforced federal prohibition laws during the 1930s.
Yelton responded, 'I can assure you we have no 'Wanted' poster here,'
The gaming commission is still working on a policy to enforce gaming laws, and Yelton said there were no plans to target eastern Indiana, even though the region was the headquarters for former Teamsters boss John Neal's video gambling empire.
Neal was arrested last year on video gambling and money laundering charges, just two years after getting out of prison after serving time on charges of operating illegal gambling business, conspiracy to defraud the IRS and money laundering. Neal remains in the Ashland, Ky. federal prison on a probation violation from his previous conviction.
Yelton estimated there could be as many as 5,000 to 40,000 Cherry Masters or other video gaming machines throughout the state, still found in truck stops, tobacco stores, bars and other retail establishments."
"No 'Wanted' poster
Brad Klopfenstein, executive director of Indiana Licensed Beverage Association, said some bar and restaurant owners would face a serious adjustment to the new enforcement effort by the gaming commission and other efforts by excise police enforcing alcohol and tobacco regulations.
'We are entering a whole new world here,' said Klopfenstein, who said the new gaming police were not unlike Elliott Ness and the 'Untouchables,' special U.S. Treasury agents who enforced federal prohibition laws during the 1930s.
Yelton responded, 'I can assure you we have no 'Wanted' poster here,'
The gaming commission is still working on a policy to enforce gaming laws, and Yelton said there were no plans to target eastern Indiana, even though the region was the headquarters for former Teamsters boss John Neal's video gambling empire.
Neal was arrested last year on video gambling and money laundering charges, just two years after getting out of prison after serving time on charges of operating illegal gambling business, conspiracy to defraud the IRS and money laundering. Neal remains in the Ashland, Ky. federal prison on a probation violation from his previous conviction.
Yelton estimated there could be as many as 5,000 to 40,000 Cherry Masters or other video gaming machines throughout the state, still found in truck stops, tobacco stores, bars and other retail establishments."
New state gambling laws doom poker clubs, Cherry Masters | The Star Press - www.thestarpress.com - Muncie, IN
New state gambling laws doom poker clubs, Cherry Masters The Star Press - www.thestarpress.com - Muncie, IN:
"Regular players
A handful of poker players were standing outside Royal Crown Wednesday night, talking about the club closing as dealers planned some big dealouts on the final night.
'This is a club and it should be left as a club,' said Joe Ramos, a former dealer and player.
Ramos said Texas Hold'em offered entertainment for many people, with as many as 100 people a night playing at the downtown club.
'I guess I could go to a bar, get drunk and then get pulled over,' he said.
Ryan Clements, who runs the club, said the closing would be like losing family given the number of regular players.
'We have never had any problems,' Clements said.
The closing puts 15 people out of work and shutters a downtown storefront. Koger said she was still looking at how the club might be turned over to a charity.
Rep. Dennis Tyler, D-Muncie, voted for HB 1510, and said he did not know the bill would put Texas Hold'em clubs out of business. Tyler also has been criticized by some bar and restaurant owners for approving slot machines at horse tracks, including nearby Hoosier Park, while outlawing other gaming in other establishments.
'We did that to have property tax relief,' Tyler said, referring to how money from slots would fund property tax rebate checks to homeowners.
Tyler had a bill to legalize drawings, polls and pull tabs in bars, but that legislation never got in the final bill. He will renew those efforts during the short session."
"Regular players
A handful of poker players were standing outside Royal Crown Wednesday night, talking about the club closing as dealers planned some big dealouts on the final night.
'This is a club and it should be left as a club,' said Joe Ramos, a former dealer and player.
Ramos said Texas Hold'em offered entertainment for many people, with as many as 100 people a night playing at the downtown club.
'I guess I could go to a bar, get drunk and then get pulled over,' he said.
Ryan Clements, who runs the club, said the closing would be like losing family given the number of regular players.
'We have never had any problems,' Clements said.
The closing puts 15 people out of work and shutters a downtown storefront. Koger said she was still looking at how the club might be turned over to a charity.
Rep. Dennis Tyler, D-Muncie, voted for HB 1510, and said he did not know the bill would put Texas Hold'em clubs out of business. Tyler also has been criticized by some bar and restaurant owners for approving slot machines at horse tracks, including nearby Hoosier Park, while outlawing other gaming in other establishments.
'We did that to have property tax relief,' Tyler said, referring to how money from slots would fund property tax rebate checks to homeowners.
Tyler had a bill to legalize drawings, polls and pull tabs in bars, but that legislation never got in the final bill. He will renew those efforts during the short session."
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