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Officials Discuss Possible Re-Opening of Internet Cafe

Phoenix Direct — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:03:00 GMT

Jim Haynes Reporting The Internet Cafe in Dover looks to begin operations again, soon.

Fayetteville puts off fee collections for Internet cafes

Phoenix Direct — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:33:00 GMT

The city of Fayetteville is not collecting new fees on sweepstakes cafes pending talks with a lawyer representing the local industry.

NC sweepstakes group formed after Legislature ban

Phoenix Direct — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:46:00 GMT

The Associated Press Monday, August 30, 2010

Police Search For Man Who Robbed Cafe

Phoenix Direct — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:39:00 GMT

A man walked into a cafe and pointed a gun at a cashier, demanding money, just before 1 p.m. on Sunday, police said. aa0fdc7949b14a04b54443a1edf49808

Internet gaming cafes boom as legality debated

Phoenix Direct — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:42:00 GMT

By Aaron Applegate The Virginian-Pilot August 26, 2010

Man charged in robbery at cafe

Phoenix Direct — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:09:00 GMT

Published: Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 11:42 p.m.

Man who murdered sweepstakes cafe clerk arrested, police say

Phoenix Direct — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:44:48 GMT

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Tallahassee, Florida – Embattled Internet Gambling Café Organization Faces Two Legal Setbacks :: Business and Tax Lawyer Blog

Phoenix Direct — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:40:38 GMT

Allied Veterans of the World is a non-profit organization that raises money for veterans. Part of their fundraising strategy in Florida has involved running Internet cafés that take advantage of a loophole in Florida sweepstakes legislation to offer online gambling. their cafes have been raided and shut down by police in several Florida counties, including Seminole, Marion, Jackson and Pinellas.

Internet sweepstakes cafe robbed

Phoenix Direct — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:57:12 GMT

North Carolina authorities are investigating a robbery that occurred Monday night at a business in Brunswick County, according to a police report from the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office.

Clerk killed in robbery at Internet sweepstakes cafe

Phoenix Direct — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:43:00 GMT

Clerk killed in robbery at Internet sweepstakes cafe by NewsChannel 36 Staff WCNC.com Posted on August 21, 2010 at 3:01 PM Updated today at 4:11 PM

Chesapeake attempting to stop sweepstakes gambling in Internet cafes

Phoenix Direct — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:47:25 GMT

CHESAPEAKE - Sweepstakes gaming will soon be banned in North Carolina.

Robber takes guard's gun, robs Gainesville Internet cafe

Phoenix Direct — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:44:28 GMT

By Karen Voyles

Struggling with the 'Grey Market'

Phoenix Direct — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:39:04 GMT

From Florida to the Carolinas, The South seems to pride itself on its deliberate, methodical way of doing things. That seems OK if you’re enjoying sweet tea on the porch, but when it comes to dealing with the gambling industry the approach, frankly, isn’t working.

Bingo Halls want Crackdown on Sweepstakes Cafes

Phoenix Direct — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:53:07 GMT

VIRGINIA BEACH -- Bingo halls are crying foul over a new form of gaming quietly popping up in Hampton Roads. Last week, 13News reported on the so-called "Internet sweepstakes cafes" in Va. Beach, which are similar to ones outlawed in North Carolina last month.

Florida Police Sting Against Sweepstakes Parlors, Internet Cafe's Called Off for Lack of Evidence

Phoenix Direct — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:12:07 GMT

July 28, 1:54 PM Hernando County Political Buzz Examiner Maryann Tobin It has been called a moral crusade against personal freedom by some; an issue politicians don't want to touch by others.

Beach prosecutor consults police about sweepstakes cafes

Phoenix Direct — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:09:17 GMT

by Patrick Terpstra | Posted on July 26, 2010 at 5:11 PM

Fight continues over gaming parlors

Phoenix Direct — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:32:35 GMT

Internet sweepstakes cafe supporters want to overturn the decision. “I don’t think this fight will be over with just yet,” Graves said in telephone interview.

North Carolina Crushes Sweepstake Cafes

Phoenix Direct — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:03:01 GMT

Written by Roger S | Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Brookgate managers welcome idea of Internet sweepstakes cafe

Phoenix Direct — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:43:01 GMT

Ohio business owners welcome internet sweepstakes cafes the in America's struggling economy but those whose wage they pay are acting to shut them down - fostering the failing economy.

Internet Cafes Fume Over Ban

Phoenix Direct — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:53:27 GMT

The N.C. General Assembly voted Wednesday to make clear that a 2006 ban on video poker also applies to computer-based sweepstakes games found at businesses inside strip malls and old storefronts statewide.