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$42M lottery winner plans to become a pecan farmer
Associated Press WriterA Detroit-area man who won a $42 million Mega Millions jackpot plans to retire from Chrysler and become a pecan farmer in Georgia. Chris Crane, 51, was given a ceremonial check Friday at the Michigan Lottery headquarters in Lansing. The resident of...Tags: Sales, Casino and Gambling, Gaming and Lotteries, Casino and Gambling Industry
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Swiss open first zero-star hotel in former nuclear bunker
SEVELEN, Switzerland (AP) _ Tourists in Switzerland can soon sleep in the world's first "zero-star hotel," a former nuclear bunker several yards below the ground. A group of 15 guests inaugurated the hotel, sleeping the night from Thursday to Friday in...Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Local Authority, Hotels and Accommodations
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AP NewsBreak: Atlantic City to have 7-day smoking ban before repealing it
Associated Press WriterATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) _ Atlantic City gambling floors will go smoke-free for seven days before allowing visitors to light up again because the city can't legally stop a smoking ban from taking effect, the city council president said Friday. City...Tags: Employees, Wetlands, Harrah's Entertainment Incorporated, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Casino and Gambling
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AP NewsBreak: AC to have 7-day smoking ban
Associated Press WriterAtlantic City casinos will go smoke-free for seven days before allowing gamblers to light up again. City Council President William Marsh said Friday the unusual arrangement is necessary because the city can't legally stop a previously approved smoking...Tags: Wetlands, Harrah's Entertainment Incorporated, Casino and Gambling, Laws, Natural Resources
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Nonstop to the Caribbean
Special to NewsdayMany airlines are cutting back service to the Caribbean this fall and winter, but New Yorkers bound for the islands will still enjoy plenty of options. They can fly nonstop to 26 Caribbean destinations from the New York area's three major airports,...Tags: Bob Marley, Diving, Hurricane Ike, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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City seeks developer for Mount Vernon mansion
Baltimore officials are seeking a developer to buy, lease or operate the city-owned Inn at Government House, a brownstone mansion in Mount Vernon the city operates as a 21-room historic inn. Baltimore Development Corp. issued yesterday issued a request...Tags: Mount Vernon, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Economic Policy, Hotels and Accommodations
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Smyth taking another swing
Let's not mince words: Des Smyth does not have a pretty golf swing.
He picks the club straight up, gets it completely off plane, pauses, then goes after the ball like a hockey player looking to rip a slap shot top shelf.
It is - when you compare it with...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Casino and Gambling, Eduardo Romero, Bruce Fleisher, Ben Crenshaw
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Budget cuts tied to slots
While the state BRACes for budget cuts that are expected to significantly impact bread-and-butter programs such as education and public safety, leading politicians are seizing the opportunity to talk about another hot topic - slot-machine gambling. Gov....Tags: Employees, Peter Franchot, Colleges and Universities, Martin O'Malley, Tuition Planning Services
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State weighs cuts in critical needs
Amid a gloomy economy that has severely eroded tax collections, Gov. Martin O'Malley is considering steep cuts to public education and health care programs and might ask state employees to take a six-day unpaid leave.
The spending reductions under...Tags: Employees, Medical Research, Medical Services, Local Authority, Colleges and Universities
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Three share lead at Senior Players
The Associated PressPhil Blackmar, Bruce Fleisher and Des Smyth shot 5-under-par 65s on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the Senior Players Championship, the fifth and final Champions Tour major of the year. Blackmar holed out from the fairway for eagle to help...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Casino and Gambling, Eduardo Romero, Bruce Fleisher, Fred Funk
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New York Midday Lottery Glance
0044 New York Lottery's Midday draw ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ Here are the winning numbers selected Friday in the New York State Lottery's Midday drawing: Daily 4-6-0 (four, six, zero) Lucky Sum 10 (ten) WinFour 6-4-5-0 (six, four, five,...Tags: Casino and Gambling, Gaming and Lotteries, Casino and Gambling Industry
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New Jersey Midday Lottery Glance
0055 Midday lottery numbers drawn TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ Here are the winning numbers selected Friday in the midday New Jersey State Lottery drawing: Pick 3 3-2-8 (three, two, eight) Straight pays $232. Box pays $38.50. Pair pays $23. Pick 4 7-5-...Tags: Gaming and Lotteries, Casino and Gambling, Casino and Gambling Industry
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