A California lawmaker has withdrawn a bill that would expand the charitable gaming industry.
Sen. Darrell Steinberg, a Democrat and the incoming leader of the Senate, wanted to allow charities to operate electronic gaming machines.
Tribes were opposed to the proposal.
Just a few days ago, Steinberg said he was going to move forward with SB 1626, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported. He changed his mind after a court ruling in a charitable gaming case.
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State senator drops electronic bingo bill
(The San Diego Union-Tribune 4/18)
“This bill does not pose a threat to them” (The California Catholic Daily 4/18)
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California lawmaker drops charitable gaming bill
Friday, April 18, 2008
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