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Comparison of House and Senate gambling bills
The House released its version of a gambling proposal, slated for its first committee vote tomorrow, that opens the door casinos in what could be a permanent game-changer for Sunshine State tourism. While both the House and Senate plans would allow up to three high-end “destination resorts” to open, the House proposal would limit them [...]
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Florida casino gambling bill is dead for 2012
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - A bill that would have ushered in the largest gambling expansion in Florida history was withdrawn by its legislative sponsor on Friday, killing for now the prospect of allowing up to three mega-resort casinos in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area. The bill, which proponents said could lead to 100,000 new jobs for the state, faced a probable defeat at its first ...
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Do more casinos mean more crime?
Local 10 already debunked the statement made by casino advocates that the jobs created through the expansion of gambling would reduce what is said to be crime linked to unemployment. Now, Local 10 wanted to look at the claims made by critics of casino gambling who say more casinos mean more crime in our neighborhoods. The recently released study by the group No Casinos is just one of many over ...
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Tribes: Conn. has unregulated online gambling
The state's two federally recognized Indian tribes warned legislators on Thursday that unregulated online gambling is already happening in Connecticut, despite the state not having legalized Internet wagering.
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Fla. lawmakers reject plan to build Miami casinos
Florida lawmakers are rejecting a plan to bring three major casinos to the Miami area.
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Genting setback over Florida casino gambling Bill
TALLAHASSEE (Florida), Feb 4 — A Bill that would have ushered in the largest expansion of gambling in Florida history was withdrawn by its legislative sponsor yesterday, killing for now the prospect of allowing up to three mega-resort casinos in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area. The Bill, which proponents said could lead to 100,000 new jobs for ...
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Our view: Online gambling rejected
Our view: We welcome the decision not to pursue new gambling opportunities this year.
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Chasing the Win: Eastern Iowan speaks out about gambling addiction
Casino gambling in Iowa has been legal for more than two decades. Industry officials say casinos provide a $1 billion impact to the state and pay $340 million in state taxes but some say gambling has ruined lives.
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Md. gambling bill packed with less-noticed provisions
A gambling bill set to be introduced Monday in the Maryland Senate is drawing most attention for its authorization of Las Vegas-style tables games at existing casinos and its call for a new location in Prince George’s County. Read full article >>
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