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Bill proposes to limit gaming to 7 counties
Areas without established casino industry would be barred
Leah Rupp leah.rupp@clarionledger.com February 1, 2008
The gaming industry could be limited to the seven Mississippi counties that already have casinos under a controversial bill expected to hit the Senate floor today.
The legislation isn't aimed at hurting existing casinos, said principal author Sen. Lee Yancey. Rather it is to prevent expansion to other areas, he said.
"This has been a concern for a lot of people who do not desire to see casinos come to their part of the state," Yancey, R-Brandon, said. "This basically clarifies the law and answers the question of where exactly a casino can build."
Some senators who voted against the bill debated in the Finance Committee on Thursday say the choice should be left up to residents.
Under current state statute, casinos are allowed in the three coastal counties and in counties along the Mississippi River.
Five of the 11 river counties have casinos including Adams, Coahoma, Tunica, Warren and ...
Areas without established casino industry would be barred
Leah Rupp leah.rupp@clarionledger.com February 1, 2008
The gaming industry could be limited to the seven Mississippi counties that already have casinos under a controversial bill expected to hit the Senate floor today.
The legislation isn't aimed at hurting existing casinos, said principal author Sen. Lee Yancey. Rather it is to prevent expansion to other areas, he said.
"This has been a concern for a lot of people who do not desire to see casinos come to their part of the state," Yancey, R-Brandon, said. "This basically clarifies the law and answers the question of where exactly a casino can build."
Some senators who voted against the bill debated in the Finance Committee on Thursday say the choice should be left up to residents.
Under current state statute, casinos are allowed in the three coastal counties and in counties along the Mississippi River.
Five of the 11 river counties have casinos including Adams, Coahoma, Tunica, Warren and ...
