D C Moves to Permit Internet Gambling First U S Jurisdiction
The District of Columbia plans to allow online gambling as part of its 2011 budget seeking to raise millions through Intralet a Greece based operator and restrict bets to within the district. Officials say timing is uncertain but discussions with the vendor continue and regulation will follow. Analysts caution revenue projections may be optimistic and hinge on players shifting sites.
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New shows struggle in Nielsen ratings across networks
ABC Off the Map NBC America’s Next Great Restaurant and CBS Chaos posted weak results as prime time ratings show competition dominated by American Idol Dancing with the Stars and NCAA final. CBS led with 11.2 million viewers while Fox’s Breaking In drew the top new Fox sitcom audience in five years but still far from Idol.
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Travolta project teased with Lohan in Gotti set talk
At a New York news conference for Gotti Three Generations a surprise attendee drew attention Lindsay Lohan 24 sits front row with cast in talks for Victoria Gotti role producer Marc Fiore called her a terrific actress though no deal was set Lohan facing California felony case over a 2500 necklace.
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Lottery draw results brief wrap up
Midday and evening Pick Three and Pick Four results for multiple states are listed, including Kentucky and Missouri draws. Lotto numbers show Little Lotto, Lotto jackpot at $12 million, Mega Millions numbers with a $58 million jackpot, and Powerball jackpot at $27 million.
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April 13 in History Highlights From 1861 to 1960
On this date Fort Sumter fell in 1861 as Maj. Robert Anderson surrendered to Confederate bombardment. Henry IV endorsed the Edict of Nantes in 1598. Handel's Messiah premiered in 1742. Jefferson born 1743. Pony Express completed its first run in 1860. Roosevelt dedicated the Jefferson Memorial in 1943. Van Cliburn won the first Tchaikovsky piano competition in 1958. Transit 1B satellite launched in 1960.
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Southern accuracy line prompts reader feedback
The notice requests readers to report inaccuracies in The Southern by phone, listing three different numbers for calls and suggesting a channel for corrections. The brief seeks community engagement to improve reporting errors.
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