Gambling - news
Ky. lawmakers reignite bid to expand gambling in state
FRANKFORT—With his election last week as House Speaker, Rep. Greg Stumbo has reignited the expanded gambling debate in Kentucky.
Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, ousted Jody Richards, D-Bowling Green, during a short week of leadership meetings to kick off the 2009 General Assembly. more »
By Drew Nichter - Jan 31, 2009
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
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
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?
What’s wrong with a lottery that will help fund scholarships for college students? Shouldn’t we support education every way possible?
What’s wrong with an Arkansas lottery is the thing that is wrong with every other state lottery. more »
By Charlie Warren - Oct 9, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling
Gambling item keeps CLC leaders vigilant
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—Less than one month away from the election, the Christian Life Commission (CLC) of the Missouri Baptist Convention (MBC) wants to help Missouri Baptists be godly citizens. more »
By Allen Palmeri - Oct 8, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Studies show ‘you can be a loser, too’
The mayor of Birmingham has suggested that an electronic bingo casino be built at the Birmingham Race Course.
The Etowah County Commission recently voted to proceed with the development of an electronic bingo casino in that county, following the example of the Houston County Commission, which voted to allow an electronic bingo casino to be built near Dothan. more »
By Joe Godfrey - Oct 2, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Life, liberty and the pursuit of slot machine gambling in Maryland?
Gambling is becoming an increasingly prevalent part of the American landscape. And it is being pursued aggressively here in Maryland. In November, Marylanders will be asked to amend the state constitution to allow a return to Maryland of organized gambling. more »
By Bob Simpson - Sep 13, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling, Citizenship, Legislation
Etowah ministers fight proposed bingo complex
Irish statesman Edmund Burke is supposed to have said, “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” And as the electronic bingo gambling “epidemic” attempts to spread to Etowah County, area ministers feel it’s time for God’s men and women to get involved in the fight. more »
By Sondra Washington - Aug 26, 2008
Topic: Family, Addictions, Gambling