#Kalihi

Hawaii has become the latest state in the United States to make an early start on an ambitious plan - the legalization of sports betting and poker across its territory. A new bill, backed by representatives John Mizuno and Daniel Holt, now wants to see parts of Kalihi transformed into a new hub and engine of regulated gambling. The choice of venue…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Another roll of the dice on legalized gambling at the Hawaii state capitol. This time the idea combines sports betting and poker in neighborhood gambling rooms. Both of the representatives pushing the gambling bill, Rep. John Mizuno and Rep, Daniel Holt, represent parts of Kalihi, where illegal gambling is a big issue,…

For years, Hawaii lawmakers have discussed legalized gambling in the state. Also for years, they have repeatedly rejected the idea. Joining Utah, Hawaii is the only other state to prohibit all forms of gambling. It's going to stay that way a little longer, too. The Hawaii state legislature has declined to approve any proposal that would legalize…

This is the second installment in a new series, " Rolling the Dice," which is taking a deeper look at the perennial question of whether gambling should be legalized in Hawaii. On any given night on Oahu, the Honolulu Police Department's Narcotics and Vice Division is keeping tabs on dozens of illicit gambling rooms scattered across the island in…