The Luck Spot in Portage among 8 internet sweepstakes cafes to close after …
By Anthony Smigiel | asmigiel@mlive.com Anthony Smigiel / MLiveThe Luck Spot, an internet sweepstakes cafe at 7632 S. Westnedge Ave. in Portage, was closed after a state investigation into illegal gambling. The Luck Spot, 7632 S. Westnedge Ave., …
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The Netherlands: Cafes Protest Marijuana Sales Policy
One cafe opened just long enough to provoke two legal conflicts in hopes of derailing the policy. The cafe turned away a group of foreigners, who then filed a discrimination complaint with the police. Then it started selling anyone without checking for …
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Lucky Dog motion dismissed
FREMONT — Fremont Municipal Judge Bob Hart dismissed a motion to suppress evidence filed by owners and staff of one of three local Internet cafes raided by police in January and charged with illegal gambling. Fremont police raided Lucky Dog Cafe and …
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Trustees approve outdoor dining code amendments
By Sarah Small, ssmall@mysuburbanlife.com At Thursday night's meeting, Lombard's Board of Trustees approved several ordinance amendments that are anticipated to facilitate the process of opening and operating outdoor cafes in the village's downtown …
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