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Louisiana Paddlewheel Gambling Bill Falls Short

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana – As reported by the Times-Picayune: "A bill to legalize gambling aboard paddlewheelers that cruise the Mississippi River in the state fell four votes short of clearing the House on Thursday, but its chief sponsor said he will bring the measure back for a second try.

"The House voted 49-44 for House Bill 114 by Rep. Danny Martiny, R-Kenner, but 53 votes are needed for most bills to pass the House. Martiny did not say when he would try the bill again.

"Martiny described the bill as 'an economic development issue as well as a gambling issue' designed to help the Delta Queen Steamboat Co. of New Orleans remain fiscally viable. The way the bill is drawn, he said, it would probably apply to just one vessel: the American Queen…"

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