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Details on gambling proposal released

MONTGOMERY, Ala (AP) - Alabama lawmakers could cast their first votes next week on sweeping gambling legislation to allow a state lottery, sports betting and casinos in the Deep South state. If approved by lawmakers, the proposal would go before Alabama voters in the November general election, the first such public vote on gambling since a proposed…
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Details on gambling proposal released
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Philippines 3Q industry GGR US$1.03bln, up 15pct y-o-y

The Philippine casino sector produced gross gaming revenue (GGR) of PHP56.85 billion (US$1.03 billion) in the third quarter, a slight increase from PHP56.61 billion in the preceding quarter. The tally rose 15.1 percent from the prior-year period. That is according to data released on Thursday by the country's casino regulator, the Philippine…
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Philippines 3Q industry GGR US$1.03bln, up 15pct y-o-y
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SA has made over R34 billion in Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR)

South Africa's gross gaming revenue exceeded R34 billion in FY 2021/22, and based on the amazing performance of some of the greatest industry players in the country, the number is getting even higher as we speak. Also, the latest data provided by the National Gambling Board shows that the gross gambling revenue experienced a 48% increase between…
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SA has made over R34 billion in Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR)
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How the Beloved Game of Bingo Took Over Texas

On a hot afternoon in Lindsay, a town just south of the Texas-Oklahoma border near Denton, about 40 older adults congregate in the air-conditioned building next door to St. Peter's Catholic Church. Along with a lunch of cold-cut sandwiches, there is bingo, and the group eagerly awaits parishioner Jeannette Hellinger to call the letters and numbers,…
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How the Beloved Game of Bingo Took Over Texas
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Philippine 2022 casino GGR up 91pct y-o-y

The Philippine casino sector produced gross gaming revenue (GGR) of just under PHP56.01 billion (US$1.02 billion) in the three months to December 31, up by 13.5 percent from the third quarter. The quarterly tally was up 96.2 percent from a year earlier. The figure excludes revenue from bingo operations, electronic games parlours and and from…
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Philippine 2022 casino GGR up 91pct y-o-y
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Victoryland Casino in Alabama Laid Off Its Employees

These days, all we hear are layoffs at Twitter, Google, and Amazon. But they aren't the only ones who recently needed to fire many employees. Macon County's Victoryland Casino laid off hundreds of employees. Dr. Lewis Benefield, the president of the casino, said that his decision had to be made because the court had ordered the shutting down…
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Victoryland Casino in Alabama Laid Off Its Employees
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Who can own and operate a casino in California?

According to the CGCC, Native Americans were allowed to establish gaming operations on tribal land after the passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in 1988. SACRAMENTO, Calif - Following the early opening of Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, many community members have made their voices heard about their excitement and opposition to the casino.…
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Bingo charities say online bingo becoming a problem

SAN JUAN, Texas (KVEO) - Bingo halls statewide are asking for help against games being played on Facebook. Texas Charitable Bingo is annually a half-billion-dollar industry, bringing value dollars to local charities. Since the pandemic began, those charity dollars have dropped drastically because of Bingo bandits. When the pandemic hit many halls…
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Philippines 3Q casino GGR up 8pct q-o-q to US$861mln

The Philippine casino sector produced gross gaming revenue (GGR) of just above PHP49.36 billion (US$860.7 million) in the third quarter of 2022, up by 7.6 percent from the previous quarter. The tally rose by 110.4 percent in year-on-year terms. That is according to the latest quarterly data released on Monday by the country's gaming regulator, the…
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Philippines 3Q casino GGR up 8pct q-o-q to US$861mln
Houston Chronicle

Exclusive: Abbott open to expanded casino gambling in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott is opening the door a crack to expanded casino gambling in Texas if he wins re-election. While far from an all-out promise to turn Texas into Las Vegas, the Republican is now saying that while he doesn't want a proliferation of gambling in Texas, he's willing to listen to the gaming industry's proposals. "We don't want slot…
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Exclusive: Abbott open to expanded casino gambling in Texas
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Manila’s Winford casino hotel promoter cuts 2Q loss

MJC Investments Corp, promoter of the Winford Manila Resort & Casino (pictured) in the Philippine capital, reduced its second-quarter net loss by 24.8 percent, to PHP130.0 million (US$2.3 million) from a net loss of PHP172.9 million in the prior-year quarter. The company reported a net loss of PHP249.3 million for the first six months of 2022. It…
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Manila’s Winford casino hotel promoter cuts 2Q loss
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Chances Casino Kelowna has dabbed its last bingo card

Chances Casino Kelowna has shut down bingo for good - and some customers are not happy. Owner Stan Walt made the announcement on the casino's website on Aug. 15, citing declining attendance numbers and living under a pandemic for over two years as reasons for the permanent discontinuation of bingo operations. "This decision has not been made…
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Chances Casino Kelowna has dabbed its last bingo card
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Chances casino to permanently scrap bingo

Even though COVID-19 restrictions have eased and things have started to return to normal, the aftermath of the pandemic continues to rear its head. This morning, Chances Casino Kelowna announced they have made the difficult decision to discontinue Bingo operations. With declining attendance over the years and the shutdown of operations, the Casino…
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Chances casino to permanently scrap bingo
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Indy Gaming: SCOTUS ruling favoring Texas tribal casinos has ‘wider implications’

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz A U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week was…
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Indy Gaming: SCOTUS ruling favoring Texas tribal casinos has ‘wider implications’
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PAGCOR Releases Q1 Results, Gambling in the Philippines Shows Recovery

The first quarter of 2022 has been fruitful for the Philippines as gross gaming revenue has grown by 29.6% compared to the same period last year. Results showed that the country's land-based gambling operations generated a total of PHP30.02 billion ($572.49 million). COVID-19 restrictions started to ease up in the Philippines and that is what…
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PAGCOR Releases Q1 Results, Gambling in the Philippines Shows Recovery
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Philippine gaming revenue grows 30.3% in Q1

This was up 30.3% from the first quarter of 2021. Across the first three months, GGR grew steadily. March saw the highest amount of GGR, at PHP13.94bn, while February GGR was PHP13.1bn. January's GGR was PHP12bn. Revenue from licensed casinos was PHP30.14bn, up by 29.5% year-on-year. A majority of this - PHP26.88bn - came from Entertainment City.…
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Philippine gaming revenue grows 30.3% in Q1
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Philippines 1Q casino GGR up 15pct q-o-q to US$627mln

The Philippine casino sector produced gross gaming revenue (GGR) of PHP32.75 billion (US$ 626.9 million) in the three months to March 31, up by 14.8 percent from the previous quarter. The tally rose 27.2 percent in year-on-year terms. That is according to data released this week by the country's casino regulator, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming…
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Philippines 1Q casino GGR up 15pct q-o-q to US$627mln
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Alabama tourism committee advances lottery and casino bill

An Alabama legislative committee swiftly advanced lottery and casino legislation on Wednesday, acting after a public hearing dominated by opponents who said the proposal would hand the licenses to a few powerful operators. The Senate Tourism Committee voted for the proposed constitutional amendment authorizing a state lottery, sports betting, eight…
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Alabama tourism committee advances lottery and casino bill
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Philippines records year-on-year revenue increase as Covid restrictions ease in 2021

The figure represents a 14.5% increase on 2020 which was blighted by casino closures owed to the Covid-19 pandemic. Gaming revenue for the year from Pagcor-operated sources totaled PHP8.19bn, down 27.2% from the previous year. Slot machines had the largest revenue with PHP4.92bn. Table game revenue was PHP2.40bn, while junket operations contributed…
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Philippines records year-on-year revenue increase as Covid restrictions ease in 2021
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Philippines 4Q casino GGR up 22pct q-o-q to US$555mln

The Philippine casino sector produced gross gaming revenue (GGR) of just above PHP28.54 billion (US$555.2 million) in the three months to December 31, up by 21.7 percent from the third quarter. The figure excludes revenue from bingo operations and from electronic games parlours. The latest data took the casino GGR tally industry-wide for full-year…
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Philippines 4Q casino GGR up 22pct q-o-q to US$555mln
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Gambling Commission Heads Facebook Lottery Shutdown

The UK Gambling Commission and UK law enforcement partnered with Facebook to shut down illegal lottery games on the social media platform. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the shutdown of an illegal Facebook lottery after an investigation in partnership with UK law enforcement. The Commission teamed up with the…
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Gambling Commission Heads Facebook Lottery Shutdown
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Alabama lawmakers may reconsider lottery, gambling

Alabama voters may get the chance to decide on gambling in the state-assuming the issue passes the legislature. Measures in support of a lottery and casinos may be considered, although some political insiders are dubious of the prospects. One reason are primary elections lawmakers will face in the spring. Republican Senator Greg Albritton of Range…
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Alabama lawmakers may reconsider lottery, gambling
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888 to sell all bingo operations including Dragonfish in £38m deal

Gambling firm 888 Holdings has announced that it is to sell its online bingo operations in a deal worth US$50m. The deal announced today will see all of 888's bingo brands, as well as its Dragonfish bingo software, acquired by Saphalata Holdings, a company that is part of UK bingo giant Broadway Gaming Ltd. 888 came to the decision to sell its…
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Gambling Insider

Swedish Gambling Authority outlines updated technical regulations

The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) has presented proposals for updates to its technical regulations. The SGA decided to submit its new proposals to Sweden's Chamber of Commerce who will then notify the EU. These new proposals will replace its old rules from 2018 and are expected to come into force on 1 January 2023, but certain licensees will…
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Swedish Gambling Authority outlines updated technical regulations
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888 Holdings confirms £38m deal to sell its bingo operations

Online gambling group 888 Holdings has agreed to sell its bingo businesses for at least $50million (£38million) in order to focus on its core operations. The FTSE 250 company has the potential to receive another $4million from the sale to Saphalata Holdings, a division of Broadway Gaming, should it hit specific revenue-based performance targets…
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888 Holdings confirms £38m deal to sell its bingo operations
iGaming Business

Philippine gambling revenue continues to recover in Q3

This was a rise of 52.5% compared to the third quarter of 2020. A total of PHP1.68bn came from PAGCOR-operated gaming venues, a rise of 83.9% year-on-year. Slot machines made up PHP949.5m of this total, a year-on-year increase of 125.1%. Table games generated PHP485.3m of the total, up 141.3%. Junket operations made up PHP244.2m, a decrease of…
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Philippine gambling revenue continues to recover in Q3
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Philippines 3Q casino GGR up 25pct q-o-q to US$469mln

The Philippine casino sector produced gross gaming revenue (GGR) of nearly PHP23.46 billion (US$467.9 million) in the three months to September 30, up by 24.8 percent on the PHP18.80 billion generated in the second quarter. The figure excludes revenue from bingo operations and from electronic game parlours. That is according to data released on…
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Philippines 3Q casino GGR up 25pct q-o-q to US$469mln
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Pragmatic Play applauds over €50,000 win on Bingo progressive jackpot

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, has seen one lucky player win over €50000 in the progressive Bingo jackpot at Princess Casino. The lucky player is the biggest ever jackpot winner on Pragmatic Play's Bingo network, with the user landing an impressive €50811.57 just weeks after the supplier's Bingo products went…
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Pragmatic Play applauds over €50,000 win on Bingo progressive jackpot
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BetVictor Relaunches Heart Bingo with Pragmatic Play as Software Partner

Online casino games maker and provider Pragmatic Play on Friday announced that it will play "a vital role" in the relaunch of iconic online bingo operation Heart Bingo, alongside major digital gambling operator BetVictor. Heart Bingo has reopened its doors for online bingo fans courtesy of BetVictor and as part of its revival, it has introduced a…
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BetVictor Relaunches Heart Bingo with Pragmatic Play as Software Partner
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PRAGMATIC PLAY ROLLS OUT BINGO PROGRESSIVE DROP POTS

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, has launched a brand-new progressive network collection of jackpots called Drop Pots. It is an exclusive multilayer jackpot feature, offering three different jackpots with different offerings, USPs and strategies. The new feature is only available on a dedicated Pragmatic Play…
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Sweden: Online Gambling Drove Q2 2021 Industry Growth

Online gambling in Sweden fueled second quarter double-digit growth in the country, which has its land-based gaming facilities almost completely taken off the country's gambling map. The Swedish gambling market registered for the three months ended June 30, 2021 SEK6.5 billion ($780 million) in revenue, up 4.7% on the SEK6.2 billion ($744 million)…
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Sweden: Online Gambling Drove Q2 2021 Industry Growth
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Alabama Senate approves casino and lottery legislation

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate on Tuesday night approved sweeping lottery and casino legislation as lawmakers struck a compromise after years of stalemates on the issue of gambling. Senators voted 23-9 for the proposed constitutional amendment that would establish a state lottery as well as allow nine casino sites in the state. The bill…
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Alabama Senate approves casino and lottery legislation
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Philippine 2Q casino GGR down 27pct q-o-q at US$373mln

The Philippine casino sector produced gross gaming revenue (GGR) of nearly PHP18.80 billion (US$373.0 million) in the three months to June 30, down 27.0 percent on the PHP25.74 billion generated in the first quarter. The figure excludes revenue from bingo operations and from electronic game parlours. That is according to data released this week by…
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Philippine 2Q casino GGR down 27pct q-o-q at US$373mln
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Manila’s Winford casino hotel promoter widens 1Q loss

MJC Investments Corp, promoter of the Winford Hotel and Casino (pictured) in the Philippine capital Manila, widened its first-quarter net loss by 66.4 percent, to PHP157.4 million (US$3.1 million) from a net loss of PHP94.6 million in the prior-year quarter. Its share of revenue from gaming operations fell by 68.6 percent year-on-year in the three…
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Manila’s Winford casino hotel promoter widens 1Q loss
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Pragmatic Play rolls out Bingo portfolio in deal expansion with Crowd Entertainment

Pragmatic Play has rolled out its line of bingo games in Romania following a content deal with Crowd Entertainment. Crowd Entertainment on Monday issued a press release, confirming the expansion of its agreement with igaming giant Pragmatic Play. Under the terms of the deal, players of Princess Casino Online will gain access to Pragmatic Play's…
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Pragmatic Play rolls out Bingo portfolio in deal expansion with Crowd Entertainment
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Pragmatic Play Debuts Online Bingo Suite in Romania

Online casino games supplier Pragmatic Play has recently celebrated its Bingo debut in Romania thanks to a partnership with locally licensed gambling operator Crowd Entertainment. The company provides online casino services in Romania's regulated market through the Princess Casino brand. Under the terms of the recently penned agreement, Pragmatic…
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Pragmatic Play Debuts Online Bingo Suite in Romania
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Pragmatic Play Debuts Bingo Vertical in Romania

Pragmatic Play's effort to further expand and improve its area of operation continues. The leading gaming supplier has reached a deal with Crowd Entertainment to debut its premium bingo offerings to Romania's Princess Casino. Locals will now have access to the provider's exceptional Bingo Blast and many other offerings in the near future. Pragmatic…
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Pragmatic Play Debuts Bingo Vertical in Romania
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Pragmatic Play bingo goes live in Romania with Princess Casino

Gaming solutions provider Pragmatic Play has launched its online bingo product in Romania with Crown Entertainment's Princess Casino brand. PrincessCasino.ro players gain access to Pragmatic Play's complete bingo solution, including the popular Bingo Blast game. "We're delighted to launch our bingo product in another new territory as well as…
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Pragmatic Play bingo goes live in Romania with Princess Casino
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Pragmatic Play debuts digital bingo product in Romania

Currently in between new slot releases and leading multi-product content provider Pragmatic Play has expanded the audience for its digital bingo product after enhancing its partnership with Crowd Entertainment Limited via its Princess Casino in Romania's regulated iGaming market. Under the new content agreement, the Gibraltar-based provider's bingo…
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Pragmatic Play debuts digital bingo product in Romania
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Pragmatic Play takes Bingo live with Princess Casino in landmark Romania entry

19th July 2021 - Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, has made its Bingo debut in Romania after partnering with Princess Casino. The agreement with Crowd Entertainment will see Pragmatic Play provide its complete Bingo solution, including the hugely popular Bingo Blast, to Princess Casino's players. It marks yet…
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Pragmatic Play takes Bingo live with Princess Casino in landmark Romania entry
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‘Why us?’ Black Belt counties struggle with state of Alabama casino legislation

Casino legislation is floundering again in Montgomery. Frustrations for those wanting a lottery or to bet on a football game are being felt statewide. But the economic impact over the fate of the current bill is poised to most affect the smallest and poorest counties in Alabama, where a majority of residents are Black. The Alabama House does not…
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‘Why us?’ Black Belt counties struggle with state of Alabama casino legislation
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House may vote on gambling

If Alabamians get the chance to vote on a constitutional amendment on gambling, 63 members of the Alabama House will need to vote yes - most likely today. The Alabama House had two in-session days left to vote on a comprehensive gambling package that includes casino gambling, sports betting and a lottery. It will all come down to if the gambling…
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House may vote on gambling