Gambling

Displaying 1 - 50 of 96 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Will fantasy leagues change sports for the worst?
Northern Iowan 112:20, p.9
Sports columnist Alfred O'Brien wonders if Fantasy Football is making the issue of sports gambling worse; photo.
2 Fantasy foootball options week nine
Northern Iowan 111:18, p.6
Riley Ubben shares who he thinks the big picks will be for week nine of fantasy football; photo.
3 Betting on fantasy sports might soon become a reality
Northern Iowan 110:44, p.2
Due to current Iowa law, betting on fantasy sports through websites such as ESPN is illegal. However, this may change in the near future due to a bill that is currently going through the state legislature.
4 A Big Easy casino in the ballroom
Northern Iowan 107:42, p.5
Campus Activities Board sponsored Casino Night. Dozens of students enjoyed the Mardi Gras theme. Bingo, poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette were available; photo.
5 New turf blankets UNI-Dome
Northern Iowan 106:4, p.10
Thanks to donations from the Black Hawk Gaming Association and private funding, the UNI-Dome has replaced the artificial turf that had been used since 1976.
6 New turf for the UNI-Dome
Northern Iowa Today 93:2, p.21
New playing surface installed; partially funded by gambling revenue; photo.
7 Viva Las Maucker Ballroom
Northern Iowan 105:32, p.11
The Campus Activities Board sponsored Casino Night in the Maucker Ballroom. Students could try their luck at craps tables, blackjack, and bingo. Prizes were awarded. Each player was given $10,000 in chips; photo.
8 Big business and smoking
Northern Iowan 104:52, p.7
Concerns expressed with the recently passed bill that prohibits smoking in most public buildings and businesses in Iowa; questions why casinos received exemptions.
9 Dreams of debt relief Powerball style
Northern Iowan 102:40, p.7
Reflects on what could be done with a $365 million lottery jackpot.
10 Gambling puts damper on sports memories; could all of these last-second comebacks and ninth-inning rallies be unreal?
Northern Iowan 102:38, p.16
Contemplates the frequency of illegal gambling and the effects it can have; photo.
11 Area bids for new casino venue; three potential projects vie for state approval
Northern Iowan 101:34, p.1
Three proposals for a casino facility in the Waterloo area have been submitted to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission for evaluation; photo.
12 Gambling a favorite pastime among students
Northern Iowan 101:19, p.7
Poker becomes a popular activity among UNI students; photo.
13 Evils of gambling outweigh economic gains, says UNI professor
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Katherine Van Wormer says that gambling can lead to divorce, bankruptcies, and embezzlements and other crimes.
14 State says no new casinos, expansion OK
Northern Iowan 100:42, p.1
Iowa House votes against licensing any new casinos in the state, but allows existing ones to add table games; photo.
15 Gaming referendum passes in Cedar Valley
Northern Iowan 100:12, p.1
The Iowa State Racing and Gaming Commission may now consider the issuance of gambling licenses in Black Hawk County.
16 Evils of gambling outweigh economic gains, says UNI professor
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Social costs associated with gambling in a community said to outweigh the economic benefits.
17 Gambling and crime go hand in hand
Northern Iowan 99:60, p.6
Ed Fallon, state representative, encourages preservation of Iowa's moratorium on gambling expansion; says communities with casinos have 84% higher crime rates than the national average.
18 Tribute to Grandma takes bad turn
Northern Iowan 98:57, p.4
Becomes obsessed with playing video games during a trip to the casino.
19 Don't gamble your life away
Public Relations News Release 2001:67, p.1
David Towle will give suggestions on how to recognize and eliminate a gambling problem.
20 Campus gambling: know when to fold 'em
Northern Iowan 97:39, p.9
Discusses problems with student gambling; photo.
21 Gambling benefits good cause
Northern Iowan 95:46, p.11
Dancer Hall Programming Board is sponsoring Casino Night in the Union tonight; each person bringing one canned food item for the Food Bank will receive $1000 of fake money for gambling.
22 Gambling addictions force students to 'bet their lives'
Northern Iowan 95:41, p.1
Some UNI students find enjoyment and challenge in gambling.
23 'If I had a million dollars'
Northern Iowan 95:38, p.6
Des Moines resident Timothy Schultz, 21, won $15.9 million in the lottery Wednesday.
24 Las Vegas offers more than just gambling
Northern Iowan 94:27, p.7
Had good time visiting Las Vegas; disagrees with columnist's views on gambling.
25 Gambling still destroys lives
Northern Iowan 94:24, p.6
Believes that gambling still is harmful, despite recent attempts to alter image.
26 Investigating the long-term impact of Indian casinos
Public Relations News Release 1997:38, p.1
Eric Henderson discusses benefits and pitfalls of Indian gaming enterprises.
27 Heads, you lose, tails, you lose
Northern Iowan 93:22, p.14
Columnist comments on college athletes gambling and UCLA coach Jim Harrick filing a false expense report.
28 UNI student face up to ten years in prison; student arrested for illegal sports bookmaking
Northern Iowan 92:52, p.1
Douglas Schrage arrested for taking bets on sporting events.
29 Press your luck at AMA's Casino Night
Northern Iowan 92:48, p.13
American Marketing Association sponsoring event.
30 Why drive to Meskwaki when you've got Broosters?
Northern Iowan 92:46, p.10
Local club holds Casino Night.
31 Spiritual emptiness: cause, cure
Northern Iowan 92:44, p.8
Believes gambling and other mindless activities have blighted lives.
32 Don't bother buying Powerball tickets, I'm going to win
Northern Iowan 92:21, p.8
Thoughts on winning the lottery.
33 A March Madness proposal: $88 million ready to be "won"
Northern Iowan 91:46, p.19
Offers advice on making money in betting pools.
34 Student Association for Gaming Endeavors
Northern Iowan 91:33, p.4
Will meet.
35 Student Association for Gaming Endeavors
Northern Iowan 91:31, p.4
First meeting to be held.
36 Jay Nardini speaks out on 'Vote No'
Northern Edition 2:30, p.9
Interview with local gambling opponent Jay Nardini; photo.
37 Royal Flush free shuttle service
Northern Edition 2:26, p.6
Local service will transport people to Tama casino; photo.
38 Students shape community
Northern Iowan 91:12, p.5
Urges students to become involved in local community.
39 Exploiting false hopes unethical; vote no on gambling
Northern Iowan 91:9, p.7
Urges electorate not to depend on gambling for revenue.
40 Can slot machines equal opportunity
Northern Edition 2:20, p.5
Discussion of local referendum on proposal to install slot machines at Waterloo Greyhound Park.
41 Gambling a mainstay in sports world
Northern Iowan 90:46, p.11
Office pools.
42 In the Trenches
Northern Iowan 89:58, p.11
Gambling and sports.
43 Betting the farm . . . .
Northern Iowan 89:46, p.1
Students gamble at Redeker Casino night; photo.
44 The fiction papers
Northern Iowan 89:44, p.6
Creative look at gambling at casino.
45 More to Waterloo Greyhound Park than just racing
Northern Iowan 88:50, p.2
Points out that animals suffer as a result of the activities at the race track.
46 Waterloo Greyhound Park offers suspense, money and entertainment
Northern Iowan 88:47, p.7
Offers student specials; instructions on placing bets; photo.
47 Luck be a lady
Northern Iowan 88:38, p.7
Students play blackjack at Casino Night; photo.
48 Maybe we didn't hit the jackpot after all.
Public Relations News Release 1991:294, p.1
Ken McCormick reports that gambling establishments in Iowa are not getting as many customers. One reason could be the over-saturated market.
49 Paramutual gambling in Iowa and the Midwest. Can it survive?
Public Relations News Release 1991:150, p.1
Ken McCormick states there could be dangerous repercussions if more types of gambling are legalized and the limits raised.
50 Waterloo Greyhound Park ends fifth year with drop in handle, attendance
Northern Iowan 87:54, p.18
Management offers explanations.