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D.C. Slots bid rejected

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As reported by the Washington Post: "The D.C. Court of Appeals yesterday blocked a bid to bring slot machines to the District, saying only Congress can authorize such gambling in Washington.

"Unanimously reversing a ruling by a D.C. Superior Court judge, a three-judge panel of the District's highest court said Congress long ago banned the use of 'gambling devices' in the District.

"The court said that prohibition precluded a referendum on slots that had been sought by entrepreneur Shawn A. Scott…"

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