March 26, 2008
ME House gives initial nod to slots
The Maine House of Representatives yesterday gave preliminary approval to a bill that would allow the Penobscot Nation to operate up to 400 slot machines on Indian Island.
The bill, which was carried over from last session, would allow the tribe to operate slot machines if it has a license to run high-stakes bingo games, according to the Portland Press Herald. The revenue from the slot machines would be allocated to several programs, including college scholarships, gambling addiction services and Maine tribes not licensed to operate slots.
The bill faces another vote in the House before it moves to the Senate. A spokesman for Gov. John Baldacci told the paper the governor would veto the bill if it is passed by the Legislature.
The bill, which was carried over from last session, would allow the tribe to operate slot machines if it has a license to run high-stakes bingo games, according to the Portland Press Herald. The revenue from the slot machines would be allocated to several programs, including college scholarships, gambling addiction services and Maine tribes not licensed to operate slots.
The bill faces another vote in the House before it moves to the Senate. A spokesman for Gov. John Baldacci told the paper the governor would veto the bill if it is passed by the Legislature.
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