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West Virginia lottery ads changes allowed1 October 2007WEST VIRGINIA -- As reported by the Charleston Gazette: "...Thanks to a federal judge's ruling last week, businesses with video lottery machines can now advertise more freely. "...In February, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on behalf of the West Virginia Association of Club Owners and Fraternal Services. The lawsuit claimed that the 2004 state regulations that banned certain words and images unfairly restricted advertising and violated the First Amendment. "The Limited Video Lottery Act of 2004 banned almost 200 words and images from advertising, such as 'blackjack,' 'money' and 'cards.' Also, words related to well-known casinos and gambling destinations were banned. "On Sept. 28, Chief U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin granted an injunction against the West Virginia Lottery Commission, blocking the state from enforcing the regulations..." |