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Mississippi College Board Backs Casino Courses

MISSISSIPPI – As reported by the Mississippi Sun Herald: "College students in Mississippi could learn about casino management at universities throughout the state if the College Board has its way.

"Members are unhappy that New Orleans-based Tulane University is offering such courses at its Biloxi campus, which they believe takes students away from state schools.

"Despite a state statute prohibiting gambling courses from being taught on public property, the board believes it has the power to determine what subjects are taught at state schools.

"…The board told university presidents at Thursday's meeting that if the schools are interested in teaching gambling courses, they should put together proposals and bring them to the board, if possible in time for the January meeting…"

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