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Vilsack insists don’t relinquish ship yet on casino gaming - 2004-03-17
Gov. Tom Vilsack stated Wednesday he believes it is too soon to write off the hopes of Iowa communities lobbying for new riverboat casinos, in spite of legislative setbacks.

Senators are contemplating a huge gambling measure supported by the House that would change the trade's tax structure, offer table games to racetrack casinos and permit riverboats to remain docked. But the measure would also slap a moratorium on the issuance of new riverboat licenses.
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Sweeny implements prohibition on 8-liners - 2004-03-17
A six-month prohibition on new eight-liner machines in the city won’t stop current machines from operating for at least that long.
Eight-liner machines, similar to slot machines, are identified for their tic-tac-toe patterned grid that offers eight ways to win. State legislation changed in 1995 to permit novelty games that do not pay cash.

“That’s virtually having a casino in the middle of the city,” Stroud commented.
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