2006 July 28 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 6

HARRISBURG — In the face of widespread criticism, a prominent state Capitol lobbyist has dropped plans to have his two minor children be part of a middleman firm that will supply slot machines to state casinos.

The state passed a ridiculously burdensome new law to regulate charity gambling without significant input from charities and now the proverbial chicken is coming home to roost. Charity operators are saying theyll have to shut down their lucrative Texas Hold Em poker tournaments because they cannot comply with the law.