Sunday, May 23, 2010
Robbers attack Florida internet gambling center
Leesburg, Florida police were quick to respond to a mid-morning call from an Internet gaming centre after it was robbed by a gang this week. Two men and a woman were arrested and a male accomplice is currently being sought. The Sun Sentinel newspaper reported that Anwar Dixon and Maurice Green are being held on charges of armed robbery, and that Neva Mitchell, the female driver of the getaway car, was also in custody. The three men, who had their faces covered, left M&R Sweepstakes on Old U.S. Highway 441 after the robbery in a silver car driven by the woman. The amount stolen has not been released. Moments later, the car was spotted by Leesburg Police, and stopped. The three men ran away but two were soon captured and a third is still on the loose, authorities said. The woman was arrested at the scene. Read Story
Machine 'malfunction' sours player's win
PALM COAST -- Adam Hattani thought he was indeed lucky when a video game machine at Lucky Day Sweepstakes showed he had won $41,000.
But then the Palm Coast resident was told it was a malfunction, simply a crazed machine spitting out zeros.
Instead, Hattani was given $1,000 cash. But he said he should have received more, if not the entire $41,000.
"I told them it's not malfunction when you take people's money," Hattani said in an interview. "It's not malfunction if your machine is broken and keeps taking people's money. Oh, that's good for you. But when it comes out for people, to pay people the money, you don't want to pay me." Read Story
But then the Palm Coast resident was told it was a malfunction, simply a crazed machine spitting out zeros.
Instead, Hattani was given $1,000 cash. But he said he should have received more, if not the entire $41,000.
"I told them it's not malfunction when you take people's money," Hattani said in an interview. "It's not malfunction if your machine is broken and keeps taking people's money. Oh, that's good for you. But when it comes out for people, to pay people the money, you don't want to pay me." Read Story
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Super Derby Horse Racing System now available
Now Available from Mitchell Enterprises. The new and exciting Super Derby Horse Racing game. This exciting game is available in both a one player and two player version. You can see all the details at Super Derby . This is a very popular game and is a big money maker. Check it out soon and be the first in your area to have this game.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Phone Card Sweepstakes Pot of Gold Systems with REMOTE now available
YES we now have the remote credit add and remote clear features available along with a Phone Card vending Kiosk systems. Complete turnkey setup with installation, training and delivery included in the price. We will do it all and get you up and running quickly. Completely turnkey. Check it out
System includes one Phone Card Vending Kiosk, One remote credit add and credit clear box, 1-4 Pot of Gold touchscreen sweepstakes machines, all cables /wiring, the first 10,000 five minute pins, delivery, installation and training. COMPLETELY TURNKEY !
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Discussing the RUMORS about North Carolina Pot of Gold Sweepstakes Laws
Right now there is allot of false information and rumors about the current requirements for Pot of Gold Sweepstakes machines in North Carolina such as the ones shown here Sweepstakes machines . Lets try to clear up some of the confusion. First let me say that this is my opinion that I formed by researching the current injunction issued by Wake County Superior court. I am NOT A LAWYER . This is not a LEGAL opinion but is to the best of my knowledge the actual facts according to the current injunction.
The rumor that the machines cannot have bill acceptors, the money must be accepted at a counter and the credits put on the machines remotely. NOT TRUE . No place in the injunction is this listed as a requirement. It is said that this was the way the machines were in the TEST CASE but the injunction only has 4 requirements listed and this is NOT one of them. The requirements are:
- No more than 4 machines per outlet
- Sweepstakes rules must be prominently posted in each outlet
- Free play applications must be available and prominently displayed in each outlet
- Each machine must require the purchase of a phone card for free play on the sweepstakes games
These are the ONLY 4 requirements listed in the order on June 26, 2009, Wake County.
I welcome any opinions or comments you may have. I do not believe that remote credits are a requirement and it is fine to have bill acceptors in the machines. Customers do not like the remote credit requirement and will not use the machines as much if that is the way they are set up.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Video poker might be returning to North Carolina
Rep. Earl Jones doesn’t say he’s arguing for the return of video poker to North Carolina. After all, the Greensboro Democrat points out, a form of the game is spreading even after the state voted twice in five years to outlaw that type of gambling.
“As we speak, throughout this state, there is a proliferation of video (sweepstakes) machines that’s coming into North Carolina from various companies and manufacturers,” Jones said.
Jones argues that legislation he has sponsored could bring $500 million into state coffers while regulating and reining in an industry that is virtually uncontrolled.
That money is tempting for lawmakers, who are struggling to bridge what Democratic leaders describe as a $4 billion gap in the overdue budget. Lawmakers are stuck on how to raise an additional $1 billion in new taxes they say is needed.
Click here for the full story.
As reported Monday, both the State Employees Association of North Carolina and the N.C. Legislative Black Caucus back the effort to bring video poker back to the state.
Video Poker has a particular history here in North Carolina. Investigations into video poker helped bring down former House Speaker Jim Black. Although he was charged in connection with bribes from chiropractors, it was activity surrounding video poker interests that got federal authorities interested in his activities. Black is now service federal and state prison sentences
“As we speak, throughout this state, there is a proliferation of video (sweepstakes) machines that’s coming into North Carolina from various companies and manufacturers,” Jones said.
Jones argues that legislation he has sponsored could bring $500 million into state coffers while regulating and reining in an industry that is virtually uncontrolled.
That money is tempting for lawmakers, who are struggling to bridge what Democratic leaders describe as a $4 billion gap in the overdue budget. Lawmakers are stuck on how to raise an additional $1 billion in new taxes they say is needed.
Click here for the full story.
As reported Monday, both the State Employees Association of North Carolina and the N.C. Legislative Black Caucus back the effort to bring video poker back to the state.
Video Poker has a particular history here in North Carolina. Investigations into video poker helped bring down former House Speaker Jim Black. Although he was charged in connection with bribes from chiropractors, it was activity surrounding video poker interests that got federal authorities interested in his activities. Black is now service federal and state prison sentences
NC budget impasse builds hope for tax alternatives
The Associated Press Tuesday, July 28, 2009
RALEIGH, N.C. — Lawmakers and interest groups who sense an opening in North Carolina's budget talks over taxes tried Tuesday to build support for alternative methods to generate more revenue or cut costs beyond what Democratic leaders are seeking.
House and Senate Democrats remain at odds again over how to generate nearly $1 billion in new taxes because Gov. Beverly Perdue nixed a proposal that would have raised income taxes on all individuals and corporations with tax bills.
So groups are working to fill the vacuum caused by a broken deal.
Amusement machine owners and lawmakers held a news conference to unveil endorsements for legislation they argue could raise nearly half that amount by repealing the 2006 ban on video poker machines and regulating them instead while the state takes a 20 percent cut from the games.
"It's time for us to look under every rock that we can to find legal dollars to help alleviate this deficit this state is in the middle of right now," said Rep. Kelly Alexander, D-Mecklenburg. "This particular source of revenue is low-hanging fruit."
Separately, Republican leaders said they could locate $633 million in cost savings or more money by making about a dozen simple changes to state law. And Senate Democrats held a finance committee meeting to build bipartisan support for a tax overhaul they said has been needed for decades.
"I urge you to be statesmen and women on this issue," said former Charlotte Mayor Richard Vinroot, a Republican who co-chaired a blue-ribbon commission of business leaders urging tax reform, told lawmakers. "Don't let this opportunity go to waste."
At the video poker news conference, the State Employees Association of North Carolina and the N.C. Legislative Black Caucus said they support removing the ban.
Supporters of the state regulating and taxing the machines argue it would eliminate the industry's past sullied reputation and generate an estimated $498 million in revenues without having to raise taxes on all citizens as high as the previous revenue deal required.
"We believe that this is a viable option," said Rep. Alma Adams, D-Guilford, the Legislative Black Caucus chairman. "We have, I think, an option that we should not pass up."
The legislation, introduced by fellow Guilford Democratic Rep. Earl Jones, received a hearing in a House committee three weeks ago, but no vote was taken or scheduled. That's because legislative leaders say their members want video poker machines to remain illegal in North Carolina.
"We're not ready to go back to legalizing video poker," House Majority Leader Hugh Holliman, D-Davidson. "A lot of members remember having to get rid of video poker."
One of the industry's biggest supporters was then-House Speaker Jim Black, D-Mecklenburg. whose campaign donations from video poker distributors were investigated extensively by state election officials. He is currently serving a federal prison sentence for corruption unrelated to video poker.
The amusement machine industry wants to be taxed and regulated to show that they are reputable, Entertainment Group president William Thevaos said.
A Superior Court judge in February ruled North Carolina couldn't prohibit videopoker machines while allowing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to operate the same games.
In recent weeks, other trial courts suggested that so-called "sweepstakes" machines, which provide cash prizes when people purchase Internet or phone card time, are exceptions to the ban.
"These gaming systems are alive and well in North Carolina," said Dana Cope, executive director of the State Employee Association, a 55,000-member union.
Republican lawmakers said earlier Tuesday the state could avoid having to raise additional taxes by diverting money North Carolina gets from the 1998 national tobacco settlement and by opposing the expansion of a tax credit for movie makers who film in the state.
The state also could save $50 million by expanding through the University of North Carolina system on a consultant's efficiency study that found UNC-Chapel Hill has too many administrators, GOP members said.
"We can save this kind of money and not harm the education of children," said Rep. Hugh Blackwell, R-Burke.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — Lawmakers and interest groups who sense an opening in North Carolina's budget talks over taxes tried Tuesday to build support for alternative methods to generate more revenue or cut costs beyond what Democratic leaders are seeking.
House and Senate Democrats remain at odds again over how to generate nearly $1 billion in new taxes because Gov. Beverly Perdue nixed a proposal that would have raised income taxes on all individuals and corporations with tax bills.
So groups are working to fill the vacuum caused by a broken deal.
Amusement machine owners and lawmakers held a news conference to unveil endorsements for legislation they argue could raise nearly half that amount by repealing the 2006 ban on video poker machines and regulating them instead while the state takes a 20 percent cut from the games.
"It's time for us to look under every rock that we can to find legal dollars to help alleviate this deficit this state is in the middle of right now," said Rep. Kelly Alexander, D-Mecklenburg. "This particular source of revenue is low-hanging fruit."
Separately, Republican leaders said they could locate $633 million in cost savings or more money by making about a dozen simple changes to state law. And Senate Democrats held a finance committee meeting to build bipartisan support for a tax overhaul they said has been needed for decades.
"I urge you to be statesmen and women on this issue," said former Charlotte Mayor Richard Vinroot, a Republican who co-chaired a blue-ribbon commission of business leaders urging tax reform, told lawmakers. "Don't let this opportunity go to waste."
At the video poker news conference, the State Employees Association of North Carolina and the N.C. Legislative Black Caucus said they support removing the ban.
Supporters of the state regulating and taxing the machines argue it would eliminate the industry's past sullied reputation and generate an estimated $498 million in revenues without having to raise taxes on all citizens as high as the previous revenue deal required.
"We believe that this is a viable option," said Rep. Alma Adams, D-Guilford, the Legislative Black Caucus chairman. "We have, I think, an option that we should not pass up."
The legislation, introduced by fellow Guilford Democratic Rep. Earl Jones, received a hearing in a House committee three weeks ago, but no vote was taken or scheduled. That's because legislative leaders say their members want video poker machines to remain illegal in North Carolina.
"We're not ready to go back to legalizing video poker," House Majority Leader Hugh Holliman, D-Davidson. "A lot of members remember having to get rid of video poker."
One of the industry's biggest supporters was then-House Speaker Jim Black, D-Mecklenburg. whose campaign donations from video poker distributors were investigated extensively by state election officials. He is currently serving a federal prison sentence for corruption unrelated to video poker.
The amusement machine industry wants to be taxed and regulated to show that they are reputable, Entertainment Group president William Thevaos said.
A Superior Court judge in February ruled North Carolina couldn't prohibit videopoker machines while allowing the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to operate the same games.
In recent weeks, other trial courts suggested that so-called "sweepstakes" machines, which provide cash prizes when people purchase Internet or phone card time, are exceptions to the ban.
"These gaming systems are alive and well in North Carolina," said Dana Cope, executive director of the State Employee Association, a 55,000-member union.
Republican lawmakers said earlier Tuesday the state could avoid having to raise additional taxes by diverting money North Carolina gets from the 1998 national tobacco settlement and by opposing the expansion of a tax credit for movie makers who film in the state.
The state also could save $50 million by expanding through the University of North Carolina system on a consultant's efficiency study that found UNC-Chapel Hill has too many administrators, GOP members said.
"We can save this kind of money and not harm the education of children," said Rep. Hugh Blackwell, R-Burke.
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