Issue 84
April 16 - 22, 2002
Volume 3
page 2
 

California Chumash Plans
Massive Casino Expansion

SANTA BARABARA, CA - Amid concerns from residents in California’s Santa Ynez Valley, the Chumash tribe announced plans this week to build a massive 190,000-square-foot hotel and casino, which will replace the tribe’s existing Chumash Casino.

The structure will house current gaming operations, now being run from a series of tent- and trailer-like structures; and will include a 106-room hotel and a 1,000-seat auditorium for special events and bingo. The project could be completed within two years.

“When people see the plans and see what the tribe is moving forward on, they will be pleased,” predicts Tribal Chairman Vincent Armenta. “I think people will be pleasantly surprised to see the tribe has been listening to their concerns.” However, J.C. Jackson, co-chair of the Concerned Citizen group sees it differently: “We were aghast at the size of the casino expansion…. It’s just an enormous, dense development that is out of place with the rest of the valley.”

Unlike privately-owned developments, the tribe is not required to pay fees to help reduce any effects its construction has on such things as traffic, schools and housing.

Win at Casino On Net!

Mega Millions To Replace Big Game Lottery - Mega Millions, a new multi-state lottery game in the U.S., will succeed the Big Game lottery in mid-May. Tickets for the Mega Millions game will be sold exclusively in nine member states: Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Virginia. Starting in September, the game will also be launched in the state of Washington.

Mega Millions expects to achieve an average jackpot of $80 million with the potential to exceed $500 million. Mega Millions tickets will go on sale on May 15 at a cost of $1 per game, and the first televised drawing will be held on May 17.

The final drawing for the Big Game lottery will be held on May 14. If there is no grand-prize winner, the Big Game jackpot prize will roll into and become the jackpot for the first draw of Mega Millions. Rebecca Paul, president of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, says, "I am very excited to announce this new game.

Mega Millions means more players, higher jackpots, and most importantly, more money for the vital programs lotteries fund, such as education here in Georgia.”

Wireless Betting Expected To Increase - LONDON - Wireless betting through mobile phones is becoming increasingly popular among bettors. IDC analyst Paolo Pescatore believes that betting will be one of the more principal services being prepared for third generation mobile phones: "Just imagine it, you can place a bet and then receive a reminder about the race and even see a clip of the final moment, all over your mobile.” Mobile betting could prove a lucrative market for mobile operators burdened by the costs of third-generation licenses. "Operators need to find extra revenues and some people go mad and bet regularly so it could provide the opportunity for generating money," explains Pescatore. In the UK, both Ladbrokes and online gambling site Bluesquare have been offering mobile betting services, and now Orange and online gambling site Ukbetting provide the WAP service.

Usher

Usher Raymond auditioned for LaFace Records co-founder L.A. Reid at the ripe old age of 14. Reid immediately signed the gospel choir singer to a recording contract. Raymond was introduced to the world simply as "Usher," and released his debut album of the same name in 1994. The first single, "Think of You," reached gold status.

Usher will perform at the Events Center at Mandalay Bay Resort Casino on May 17.

Price: $30.00, $45.00, $55.00

Showtime: 8 p.m.

Reservations: Reservations Recommended

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