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Galveston County's Big Gamble
Would legalized gambling be a boon to education in Texas or a blight on Galveston County's communities? There are strong feelings on both sides, to be sure.
Gambling won't be limited to racetracks
Leaders of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce should heed State Rep. Larry Taylor’s advice to be careful what they wish for.
March 19, 2006 - Editorials - By Michael A. Smith
Business leaders put chips in on gambling
LA MARQUE — Efforts to make electronic gambling legal at Texas horse and dog racetracks haven’t fared well in the past.
March 15, 2006 - News - By Laura Elder
Gambling remains a possibility
One possibility to raise more revenue for public education might be casino gambling.
July 26, 2005 - News - Kelly Hawes
Eiland: Gambling disussion may be revived
GALVESTON — State Rep. Craig Eiland predicts that casino gambling might return to the table if the Legislature finds itself in a second special session.
July 04, 2005 - News - By Kelly Hawes
AG opinion may not help club owner
TEXAS CITY — An attorney general’s opinion that says some forms of poker tournaments are legal was likely welcomed news for bar and nightclub owners.
June 27, 2005 - News - By TJ Aulds
Council should involve public in debate
In February, the Galveston City Council told the city planning director to study how gambling might fit into the city’s regulations and plans.
May 26, 2005 - Editorials - By Heber Taylor
More poker players take plea deals
TEXAS CITY — Of the 78 people cited for gambling in a poker raid at a bar in December, only nine continue the fight.
March 01, 2005 - News - By TJ Aulds
Court date for those who didn’t cut deal
TEXAS CITY — Up to 22 people are expected in municipal court today, determined to fight charges they engaged in illegal gambling.
February 28, 2005 - News - By TJ Aulds
Council asks that gambling be put to vote
GALVESTON — Political observers don’t expect the Legislature to legalize gambling this session, but the city council wants to be ready just in case.
February 14, 2005 - News - By Marty Schladen
Former lawmaker: Video gambling unlikely
Will lawmakers pass a bill allowing video gambling at horse and dog tracks? Don’t bet on it, says a former state senator.
February 10, 2005 - News - By Laura Elder
It means someone’s betting on gambling
Before the Texas Legislature opened the current session, The Daily New predicted that legislators would be tempted to legalize some kind of casino gambling.
February 05, 2005 - Editorials - By Heber Taylor
Texas City poker players head to court
TEXAS CITY — The courtroom was packed with more than 50 cited for gambling in a Texas Hold ’Em poker tournament at Shenanigan’s.
January 25, 2005 - News - By TJ Aulds
Any gambling bill would need two things
Should Texas legalize casino gambling? It’s not the most important issue the Legislature will address, but it’s the one that might generate the most argument.
January 11, 2005 - Editorials - By Heber Taylor
Lawmakers likely to again discuss gambling
AUSTIN — Gambling will be a tempting cash cow for state lawmakers in the legislative session that will begin in a few months.
November 12, 2004 - Business - By Carter Thompson
Is gambling a sure bet or social roulette?
GALVESTON — Gambling can drastically change an economy, but also brings social ills. It can alter a community’s rhythms and the way it provides services.
November 12, 2004 - News - By Laura Elder
A chance to hear an informed voice
When the Texas Senate was considering changes in the gambling laws, The Daily News published an editorial urging Galveston residents to think about it.
November 06, 2004 - Editorials - By Heber Taylor
Casinos help Biloxi to thrive
BILOXI, Miss. — This coastal resort community has transformed itself over the last decade by doing what many in Galveston believe is unthinkable: by legalizing gambling.
July 11, 2004 - Columnists - By Dolph Tillotson
Gambling would be blight on island
Gambling is a blight on society, and video slot machines will be a blight on Galveston and La Marque if authorized by the Legislature.
May 18, 2004 - Guest Column - By Ray Holbrook
Island isn’t ready to meet demands
Let’s consider all the debates that have been going on about gambling on the island recently.
May 17, 2004 - Guest Column - By John Belanger
In Mississippi, gambling flourishes
Now that gambling has come up again in the Texas Legislature, opponents here are using the same Atlantic City-based arguments they used in 1988.
May 16, 2004 - Columnists - By Dolph Tillotson
Some advice for the gambling debate
It’s always been true: Whatever happens regarding gambling in Galveston will first be up to people elsewhere, and the current discussion may turn out to be academic.
May 16, 2004 - Editorials - By Dolph Tillotson
Regulations key to gaming success
If gambling works in Mississippi, it’s because the law establishing gambling in Mississippi works, observers there say.
May 16, 2004 - Columnists - By Dolph Tillotson
Lawmakers’ gambling proposals have merit
Gaming is an issue that has generated a lot of recent media attention.
May 16, 2004 - Guest Column - By Lloyd Criss
A brief history of island gambling
The majority of today’s Galvestonians were not here or not old enough at the time to be able to evaluate what effect gambling had on the island.
May 14, 2004 - Columnists - By Bill Cherry
Texas Senate to consider gambling proposals
State senators this week will tackle how to pay for public education in Texas and whether gambling will be among the revenue sources.
May 13, 2004 - News - By Carter Thompson
Discussion about gambling on isle needed
The opponents of gambling are at it again — attempting to use fear and misinformation to stampede Galveston into not even considering gambling.
May 09, 2004 - Guest Column - By Steven Greenberg
Gambling advocates not cashing out
GALVESTON — County commissioners Eddie Janek and Ken Clark politely disagreed last week over the chances that gambling would return to Galveston County.
May 09, 2004 - News - By Carter Thompson
Relying on gambling makes no sense
I was stunned to see back-to-back editorials supporting video lottery terminals in Galveston (The Daily News, May 2).
May 07, 2004 - Guest Column - By Patricia Gray
Say no to casinos on isle
Well, Galvestonians Against Casino Gambling, it looks possible that our 15-year sabbatical on this issue may be over. Time to sharpen our weapons.
May 05, 2004 - Guest Column - By Harris Kempner
Support for machines differs among officials
Some people are concerned about the prospect of video slot machines at Gulf Greyhound Park.
May 04, 2004 - News - By Alicia Gooden
It’s time Galveston re-thought gambling
It’s time Galveston re-thought gambling, and a bill to bring in more money for the state’s public schools may be the trigger.
May 02, 2004 - Columnists - By Dolph Tillotson
Isle left out of gambling as bill approved
Sweeping school finance reform legislation cleared its first hurdle Saturday, but without an amendment allowing video slot machines on Galveston Island.
May 02, 2004 - News - Staff and wire report
Don’t do it without Galveston
We’re not convinced that video slot machines are a good way to pay for public education. But let’s save that debate until later.
May 01, 2004 - Editorials - By Heber Taylor
Fertitta: Isle would lose if track gets slots
GALVESTON — The island will be the biggest loser if state lawmakers approve a plan allowing video slot machines at race tracks, one island developer says.
May 01, 2004 - News - By Laura Elder and Michael Smith
Lawmaker files bill to help offshore gambling
GALVESTON — Gambling ships would have less water to cover before opening their casinos under a bill filed on Friday.
March 15, 2003 - News - By Carter Thompson
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