R.I. jai alai arena seeks fewer dates From: The Boston Globe (Boston, MA) | Date: December 18, 1995| Author: | Copyright 1995 The Boston Globe. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

NEWPORT, R.I. -- Management of Newport Jai Alai plans to ask state gambling regulators to cut back the number of days of play, noting that bettors place 10 times as much money in video gambling bets. "You have to ultimately deal with economic realities," said Diane Hurley, Newport Jai Alai general manager. Players said they have ...

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