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Several election betting operations which were active in November 2024 have been at it again
It is unlikely that enough people are betting over the Internet on the outcome of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race on April 1, 2025 for the total number…
“We Can Publicize Games But Not Your Lotteries” from the February 16, 1950 Door County Advocate
Taking a closer look at this strange animal called a lottery we find that three qualities—prize, consideration, and chance—con­stitute an illegal…
Room tax dollars should not go to a business which profits from election betting
It isn’t too late for elected officials in Door County to take a stand against election betting and the voter fraud which accompanies it.
“Gambling Campaign Goes On” from the August 10, 1945 Door County Advocate
With the first court cases under the new state anti-gambling law scheduled soon, agents of the bev­erage tax division continued last week to apprehend…
Some of Reuters’ articles could result in criminal charges against voters in Wisconsin
Reuters doesn’t tell you that if you are from Wisconsin, election betting disqualifies you as an elector.
“Business versus Pleasure” from the August 8, 1924 Door County Advocate
To keep American industries and payrolls on a steady foundation, to see that our farmers and producers have open access to the markets of the world for…
“Gambling craze has pal in daze” from the March 2, 1978 Door County Advocate
This gal plays sixteen cards at a time and the strain is beginning to show.
An October 2, 2024 federal court appeals court decision may result in some people being disqualified from voting in Wisconsin this November
The potential for an above-average number of disqualified electors casting ballots could lead to court challenges over the outcome of some of the races…
Elected officials in Door County have the ability to improve integrity issues
Pete Rose wrote “I mean it when I say I’m sorry” to Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, but Manfred’s response was “you belong on the…
Excerpt from "Brief Local Notes." from the November 8, 1894 Door County Democrat
—We think it is going a little too far when some of the most highly respected ladies of our city go around town betting on elections. Is it any wonder…
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