Gambling
Displaying 1 - 50 of 96 in reverse chronological order
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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. |