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House passes gambling measure despite objections during debate18 April 2007OWA -- As reported by Radio Iowa: "The Iowa House debated a gambling measure Monday and agreed to allow up to $10,000 in cash prizes for non-profit organizations who hold annual game nights. Current law allows such groups to give away $10,000 in merchandise only, not cash. "Representative Brian Quirk, a Democrat from New Hampton, says local non-profit groups will benefit from the change. "...Gambling critics were furious and called the bill a significant expansion of gambling. Representative Scott Raecker, a Republican from Urbandale, says there would be $10,000 in cash given out with no real supervision. "...The Senate called for the new $10,000 cash game nights with little debate. House gambling foes argued against it for several hours..." |