Texas to use Lottery to institute video slot machines

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orangeman — Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:56:12 GMT

If they legalize slot machines, Amarillo will get its horse racing track. I don't play the ponies, but it would be an economic boost to the city. On the flip side it would also boost petty crime, prostitution and other things. Like calling prison construction economic development.Orangeman

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LANTERN — Fri, 18 Feb 2005 03:03:48 GMT

I would rather have regular private non-government casinos, but government regulated of course.Slot machines? Just another easy (too easy) way to waste your money, the odds would be very heavely against the user of course, maybe better roulette, cards or dice or something like that.We want to win money not throw money away. Right

Texas to use Lottery to institute video slot machines

Lottery Post — Thu, 17 Feb 2005 14:26:59 GMT

Facing an uphill battle to amend the Texas Constitution to allow video slot machines, some Texas lawmakers are working on legislation to authorize the devices as an extension of the lottery.Such a bill would only require a majority vote in the House and Senate and then the governor's signature. A proposed constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds vote in both chambers and then a vote by the public.Mike Sizemore, a spokesman for Sen. Ken Armbrister, said Armbrister is trying to determine whe... [ More ]