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A District Police officer of Jefferson Park has been charged with running an illegal gambling parlor. Police said that is was being operated out of a business in the same neighborhood, where he patrolled regularly. Pioneerlocal.com reports:

Authorities said Richard Teresi, a 12-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, used a beauty shop at 5118N. Elson Ave. as a front for his operation, running card games and providing payout on video poker machines. Six other people were also arrested at the scene and charged with gambling; their names were not released.

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Trident Online Casino Group has won the Best Online Casino Group Award for the year 2005. The casino stands out for its outstanding customer service. The citation of the award states that it has creative and innovative loyalty programs. It is one of the first casinos to have come up with the "loyalty bonus coupon". This award covers operations at King Neptunes Online Casino, Trident Lounge Online Casino, Vegas USA Casino and Trident Poker Room. There are four new games currently online at King Neptune's Casino and Trident Lounge Casino. There are a variety of video slots, the latest in the 100 Power Play Poker series. Besides it has a new Multihand Blackjack and a simple yet festive 3 reel slot. online-casinos.com reports:

Flagship of the new releases is a richly featured video slot called Harvey's which has a foodie theme guaranteed to what the gambler's appetite, and not just for winning. This brand 25 payline, 5 reel slot comes with Wild and Scatter rewards, a double or quadruple your money Gamble game-within-a-game and an exciting new style of Freespin with random and automatic rewards ranging from 6 times winnings to a huge 30 times.

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When legislators approved the lottery in August, in Gaston County, they thought it would be a simple solution to the long-drawn problem of video poker in casinos. Closely regulated ticket sales would take place instead of the common illegal payouts of video poker, they thought. Pokermag.com reports:

Schools, teachers and students would benefit instead of the private gaming industry. The video poker machine offers a new hand and possibly another chance to win.

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Cops confiscated Video Poker machines, on Tuesday, in Toccoa. The State passed a law banning these machines four years ago. However, they have slowly begun making their way back into the game rooms. One of the customers informed the police of these machines. This led to the confiscation of the machines. Police reports, that some gamblers were getting money from the machines. Others say, that they were redeeming merchandise. Any way, it is illegal and the law does not permit it. In all seven machines were being used there. Wneg32.com reports:

Now officers are confiscating the money and putting the games in a safe place for evidence. Depending on what the courts say, the buck could stop here for these machines.

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'Slots with Video Poker' is an hour long video, hosted by Oscar winner James Coburn. It makes an attempt to persuade the viewers that playing slots is not as stupid as smoking or indulging in anonymous sex. Riverfronttimes.com reports:

But no matter how many obvious yet helpful tips you may get on how to maximize potential payoff, there's no getting over the fact that the house always wins. Always.

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One of the top recipients among state officials, is House Speaker, Jim Black; with regard to video poker industry money. An analysis of the campaign contribution records showed this, as released on Monday, by the Democracy North Carolina. Newsobserver.com reports:

Decker received $11,500 from industry-related donors, including $8,000 on Feb. 5, 2003, the day Black was elected co-speaker of the coalition, said Bob Hall, research director for the nonprofit government watchdog. The $8,000 was among $30,000 in campaign gifts Decker received from Black supporters on or near the co-speaker vote, Hall said.

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According to a judgment on Tuesday, the Catawba Indian Nation can open a video poker operation . Catawba leaders however, will give up this right, if the state legislators permit the tribe to start a high-stakes electronic bingo operation in Orangeburg County. Heraldonline.com reports:

If legislators don't agree, the tribe will exercise its right to bring video poker to the York County reservation, Bender said. But nothing will happen before the General Assembly reconvenes, Jan. 10, he said.

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Macintosh users can now play video poker at MacOnlinePoker.com. It's as simple as signing in, logging in and selecting the game to be paid. MacOnlinePoker has been giving access to online poker, to iMac and Mac users. It has become increasingly popular of late. It had provided Texas Hold'Em to Mac users earlier. Now it is the turn of casino games. The video poker games can be played in the web browser, be it Firefox, Safari or any other internet browser. Users must sign up for a free account and then log in. Casinocitytimes.com reports:

Some different varieties of video poker at MacOnlinePoker.com include Doubling Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, M<ulti-Hand Video Poker, and more. MacOnlinePoker.com not only offers access to video poker software, but also to other popular casino games for Macintosh users.

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