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Ukrainians protest against ban on gambling20 May 2009UKRAINE -- As reported by Sky News: "Thousands of employees of gaming halls and casinos have demonstrated in Ukraine's capital against a surprise move by parliament to ban gambling establishments. "Protestors in Kiev chanted slogans such as 'Don't deprive us of work!' and 'Shame!' in front of President Viktor Yushchenko's residence, as they demanded he veto the law that sets out the ban. "Anatoly Nesterenko, president of the Ukrainian Casinos Association, said the ban 'will leave more than 200,000 Ukrainians without work'. "The ban was approved a week after a fire claimed nine lives at a slot machine hall in the eastern city of Dnipropetrovsk. "To become law, it must first be approved by the president..." |