Senate Committee Approves Video Poker Ban
A Senate committee quickly and unanimously approved a ban on video poker Wednesday, preparing the chamber to outlaw the industry for the fifth time since 2000. Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand, D-Cumberland, said the bill, which faced no debate and only sarcastic discussion in a hearing, would have a floor vote Thursday. "As usual, we've got a lot of support for this," said Sen. Charles Albertson, D-Duplin, the bill's sponsor. In past years, Anderson's efforts to ban video gaming have picked up overwhelming support in the Senate, only to encounter opposition from House leaders, specifically Speaker Jim Black.
The Democratic leader from Mecklenburg was the Legislature's top recipient of industry contributions during the 2002 and 2004 election cycles. He has refused to bring the issue up for a vote, insisting that video poker generates thousands of jobs through a legal business. But Black now is embroiled in a campaign contribution investigation and facing increased pressure to pass the measure.
May 9, 2006
Posted By Guy Akers
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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