Tagged: Gambling

Gambling Addiction
5:06 pm
Fri December 7, 2012

Oregon Lottery's Anti-Addiction Efforts Under Scrutiny

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A sign for video lottery in Portland, Ore.

  The Oregon Lottery spends millions of dollars a year to prevent gambling addiction. But some Oregon lawmakers say that effort has been ineffective. Now, a legislative committee may force the Lottery to hire someone to coordinate its anti-addiction efforts.

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Oregon Casinos
6:59 am
Wed October 10, 2012

Three Former Oregon Governors Want To Stop Casinos

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A photo of Multnomah County, Oregon.

Three of Oregon's former governors announced their opposition Monday to two Oregon casino ballot measures.

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Non-Tribal Casino Initiative
5:22 pm
Mon July 23, 2012

Casino Amendment Makes Oregon Ballot

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An initiative that could eventually lead to the Northwest's first full-service, non-tribal casino has qualified for the November ballot in Oregon.

A newly certified initiative to allow non-tribal casinos in Oregon sets the stage for a possible showdown over gambling centers in the state. The Oregon Secretary of State's office announced Monday that it has certified an initiative for the ballot that could eventually lead to the region’s first full-service casino not operated by a tribe.

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