Video Poker Ban
The Senate put a ban on video poker on the fast track today. It will be heard on the floor of the Senate Thursday and will come over to the House next week.
For those who need background on the video poker issue, click right here.
The Senate has passed similar bills in the past with gusto but it has always stalled in the House.
One reason for the House’s reticence has been Speaker Jim Black’s strong support of the video poker industry. But speculation is the Speaker won’t be able to step in this year because of all his problems over the past nine months or so.
Also, the way the Senate has sent the bill over would allow the House to simply voting it up or down, rather than having to stick it into a committee.
Stay tuned.