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Sweepstakes donor's checks to NC politicians scrutinized

12:30 AM, Apr 24, 2013

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Two top state elections officials want an investigation of $235,000 in donations to dozens of North Carolina candidates from a sweepstakes cafe operator.

Political donations near $100,000 from alledged gambling scandal funds

10:07 AM, Apr 19, 2013

New campaign finance records are showing that those linked to an alleged gambling scandal pumped nearly $100,000 into campaign accounts this year.

Arcade suit seeks to block part of Fla. gaming law

8:53 AM, Apr 19, 2013

The operators of two Broward County arcades have filed a lawsuit seeking to block enforcement of part of new law banning simulated slot machines or other casino-style games. 

Internet cafe shutdown causes security job loss

10:35 PM, Apr 17, 2013

A city ordinance required all Jacksonville internet cafes to have a security guard officer present and now that a statewide law has shutdown all cafes, many of those officers are also out of work.

Former internet cafe employees rally at Worksource

8:42 PM, Apr 17, 2013

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The recent ban on internet cafes has put thousands in Florida out of work. Dozens on the First Coast gathered at a Northside Worksource office to rally and file for unemployment.

Businesses pulling plugs on sweepstakes games

8:35 PM, Apr 17, 2013

Hearing delayed for Okla. man charged in Fla. case

11:58 AM, Apr 12, 2013

An extradition hearing has been delayed for an Oklahoma man indicted in Florida over an alleged illegal gambling ring.

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