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  • CA: It's churches vs. cities on card-club deregulation

    08/17/2006 1:07:58 PM PDT · by calcowgirl · 4 replies · 264+ views
    The Argus ^ | 08/17/2006 | Steve Geissinger
    SACRAMENTO — The Schwarzenegger administration faced a dilemma today over a bill — stemming from a clash between two Bay Area card rooms — that would let local governments allow much higher-stakes in games like Texas Hold'em at 90 card clubs statewide. If Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is running for re-election, signs the measure. he pleases small business and cities that get a cut of their revenue, but goes against the wishes of 9,000 California churches that say he would be deregulating card rooms across California. The California Coalition Against Gambling Expansion that represents the churches is pleading with Schwarzenegger...