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	11/05/2015	In the author's opinion, legalizing betting on fantasy sports is an ethical issue and would increase the negative effects of gambling; photo.
2	Fantasy foootball options week nine Northern Iowan 111:18, p.6	10/30/2014	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	03/13/2014	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	03/08/2011	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	09/11/2009	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	09/01/2009	New playing surface installed; partially funded by gambling revenue; photo.
7	Viva Las Maucker Ballroom Northern Iowan 105:32, p.11	02/03/2009	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	04/25/2008	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	02/24/2006	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	02/17/2006	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	02/04/2005	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	11/02/2004	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	04/19/2004	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	03/05/2004	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	10/10/2003	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	10/06/2003	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	07/18/2003	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	06/21/2002	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	09/03/2001	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	02/20/2001	Discusses problems with student gambling; photo.
21	Gambling benefits good cause Northern Iowan 95:46, p.11	03/30/1999	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	03/02/1999	Some UNI students find enjoyment and challenge in gambling.
23	'If I had a million dollars' Northern Iowan 95:38, p.6	02/19/1999	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	12/09/1997	Had good time visiting Las Vegas; disagrees with columnist's views on gambling.
25	Gambling still destroys lives Northern Iowan 94:24, p.6	11/21/1997	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	09/18/1997	Eric Henderson discusses benefits and pitfalls of Indian gaming enterprises.
27	Heads, you lose, tails, you lose Northern Iowan 93:22, p.14	11/15/1996	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	04/23/1996	Douglas Schrage arrested for taking bets on sporting events.
29	Press your luck at AMA's Casino Night Northern Iowan 92:48, p.13	04/09/1996	American Marketing Association sponsoring event.
30	Why drive to Meskwaki when you've got Broosters? Northern Iowan 92:46, p.10	04/02/1996	Local club holds Casino Night.
31	Spiritual emptiness: cause, cure Northern Iowan 92:44, p.8	03/15/1996	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	11/07/1995	Thoughts on winning the lottery.
33	A March Madness proposal: $88 million ready to be "won" Northern Iowan 91:46, p.19	03/14/1995	Offers advice on making money in betting pools.
34	Student Association for Gaming Endeavors Northern Iowan 91:33, p.4	01/27/1995	Will meet.
35	Student Association for Gaming Endeavors Northern Iowan 91:31, p.4	01/20/1995	First meeting to be held.
36	Jay Nardini speaks out on 'Vote No' Northern Edition 2:30, p.9	12/07/1994	Interview with local gambling opponent Jay Nardini; photo.
37	Royal Flush free shuttle service Northern Edition 2:26, p.6	11/02/1994	Local service will transport people to Tama casino; photo.
38	Students shape community Northern Iowan 91:12, p.5	10/04/1994	Urges students to become involved in local community.
39	Exploiting false hopes unethical; vote no on gambling Northern Iowan 91:9, p.7	09/23/1994	Urges electorate not to depend on gambling for revenue.
40	Can slot machines equal opportunity Northern Edition 2:20, p.5	09/21/1994	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	03/18/1994	Office pools.
42	In the Trenches Northern Iowan 89:58, p.11	06/11/1993	Gambling and sports.
43	Betting the farm . . . . Northern Iowan 89:46, p.1	03/12/1993	Students gamble at Redeker Casino night; photo.
44	The fiction papers Northern Iowan 89:44, p.6	03/05/1993	Creative look at gambling at casino.
45	More to Waterloo Greyhound Park than just racing Northern Iowan 88:50, p.2	04/07/1992	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	03/27/1992	Offers student specials; instructions on placing bets; photo.
47	Luck be a lady Northern Iowan 88:38, p.7	02/18/1992	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	12/23/1991	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	10/21/1991	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	04/23/1991	Management offers explanations.