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Internet Sweepstakes Cafes

Sweepstakes café owners speak out against proposed ban

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North Carolina Senators want to say good-bye to internet sweepstakes cafés. Last night the Senate voted 47-1 to ban the gambling parlors many senators say have skirted the 2006 ban on video poker. Full story...
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Wilmington mulls new code enforcement officer for gaming parlors

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Talk of creating a new city job has sparked debate among Wilmington City Council members. The new code enforcement officer would help keep an eye on internet sweepstakes cafés. Full story...
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Sweepstakes café owners speak out on license fees

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It will cost 24-hour establishments $3,000 per machine per year to operate. For businesses open between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m., it will cost $2,000 per machine per year. Full story...
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Moratorium ends, tight restrictions pass on sweepstakes cafes

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Internet sweepstakes cafes have taken the state by storm in recent months. Tighter restrictions were put in place in New Hanover County Monday night. Full story...
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Fee for sweepstakes machines needs a closer look

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Wilmington City Council decided to put off its decision on licensing fees for internet sweepstakes cafes. Full story...
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FIRST ON 3: County passes sweepstakes cafe moratorium

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Tuesday night it was Wilmington City Council. Wednesday morning the New Hanover County Commission followed suit by passing a moratorium on new internet sweepstakes cafes. Full story...
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Sweepstakes Moratorium Passes

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video The Wilmington City Council unanimously decided to put a 90-day moratorium on new sweepstakes cafes. Full story...
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Wilmington's internet sweepstakes moratorium may have few teeth

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video City council members say many residents are concerned about the number of internet sweepstakes cafes popping up, but a moratorium could be tough to enforce. Full story...
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Moratorium proposed on Wilmington sweepstakes cafes

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Wilmington councilman Ron Sparks is proposing a moratorium on sweepstakes cafes to review zoning laws and create possible restrictions. Full story...
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