Headlines: Poker, Law, and Politics (02/29/08)
johvi wrote an interesting post today on
Here’s a quick excerpt
articles:
Beshear, Democratic leaders try to garner support for casinos (Courier-Journal, 02/28/08 - KY)
Wait on table games proposal until casino issues are settled (The Patriot News, 02/29/08 - PA)
State to study effects of legalized gambling in Conn. (WWLP, 02/27/08 - CT)
Interview with Congressman Frank LoBiondo (Casino Connection, 02/29/08)
A ‘game’ is always available (Vancouver Sun, 02/29/08)
How we’re becoming a Poker Nation (Vancouver Sun, 02/29/08)
press release:
Chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee Endorses U.S. Regulation of Internet Gambling (Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative, 02/29/08)
excerpts:
Beshear, Democratic leaders try to garner support for casinos (Courier-Journal, 02/28/08 - KY)
“Gov. Steve Beshear says he is working with Democratic leaders in the House to garner support for a beleaguered proposal that could allow casinos to open across Kentucky. The measure, calling for a constitutional amendment that would legalize up to nine casinos, is proving to be a tough sale [...]
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