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Saipan officials votes on legalized gambling

6 December 2007

SAIPAN -- As reported by the Saipan Tribune: "The House of Representatives will vote today on a proposal that would legalize gaming on Saipan and make the former La Fiesta shopping mall the center of such activities.

"House members voted 15-1 yesterday to pass on first reading House Bill 15-322, which would exempt the operation of Texas Hold 'em poker and other card games, as well as video lottery terminals, from the gambling prohibition.

"The lawmakers will reconvene this morning to hold a final vote. The bill needs 14 votes to pass.

"...If enacted, the bill would legalize Texas Hold 'em poker games in conjunction with black jack and baccarat games. It would also allow the operation of slot machines..."

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