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Thursday 11th May 2006

North Carolina Congress Debates Video Poker Ban

Another day, another round of hectoring and argument over of poker and the law. Once again, the setting is North Carolina, and this time it�s all about video poker. More specifically, it�s about whether video poker should be banned in the state.

A bill is due to go to vote in the Senate, backed by the State Sheriff�s Association, looking to outlaw the use of the machines. Police point to a massive raid two weeks ago that saw them impound 100 machines and a $1 million cash. Considering they are only supposed to pay out up to �10 in non-cash prizes, this haul is substantial.

The ban would extend to 10,000 machines in convenience stores across the state, but exclude Harrah�s Cherokee Casino (presumably because it makes big bucks).

If the vote does get through, don�t expect to have to give up any plans for a quick trip to the store for a few games. The house has already blocked three similar bills, thanks to the Speaker, Jim Black, who says that the machines create between 2,000 and 4,000 jobs.

Source: OnlineCasinoNews

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