Gamblers will be betting $200 at minicasinos shortly - 2004-02-13
The Washington State Gambling Commission voted Thursday to multiply the maximum wager by two at minicasinos to $200.
The move was supported by minicasinos owners, who had wanted the change, but it rankled some strong state legislators and may have touched off a turf war between the commission and the Legislature.
Chiechi's group, which represents non-tribal gambling businesses, petitioned the commission last July to bolster the maximum bets for hands of blackjack and other card games to $300.
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