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Gambling Regulations Win Out but Game Not Over
Congressional deliberations on the sinking economy and corporate bailouts have overshadowed some recent positive financial news. The Bush administration has gained the upper hand in a drawn out battle with Capitol Hill critics by finalizing regulations to crack down on illegal Internet gambling, a welcomed action by most but one that’s already under attack. more »
By Doug Carlson - Nov 25, 2008 - (8) - Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Recent Articles
Gambling leaves trail of human suffering, Baptist pastor warns
WENTZVILLE, Mo.—Dan Hite knows what suffering looks like. He’s seen it in the eyes of the numb and the emotionless.
Since 1994—which coincidentally is when Missouri’s riverboat casinos began operating—Hite has been ministering at Hidden Valley Estates. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Nov 7, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
BCM/D churches use Celebrate Recovery Program to bring help for the hurts, hang-ups and addictions
COLUMBIA, Md.—John Baker, founder of Saddleback Church’s “Celebrate Recovery” program, committed his life to Jesus as a child, but later struggled as an alcoholic. more »
By Sharon Mager - Nov 6, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, , Gambling, Substance Abuse, Sexual Purity, Pornography
Casinos push for vote to lift loss limit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s casinos are offering to put an additional $100 million into the state’s education program. All they ask in return is the elimination of all future competitors and unlimited access to Missourians’ pocketbooks. more »
By Barbara Shoun - Oct 10, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
What’s wrong with the lottery?
By Charlie Warren - Oct 9, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Gambling item keeps CLC leaders vigilant
By Allen Palmeri - Oct 8, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
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