Tuesday, April 15, 2008

 

Lawmaker delays attempt to expand bingo for charities

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Lawmaker delays attempt to expand bingo for charities

A bingo-expansion bill backed by the Catholic Church and other charities has been shelved in the face of stiff opposition from California's powerful gaming tribes.

Sen. Gil Cedillo, D-Los Angeles, canceled a public hearing set for today on a measure to allow churches, charities and nonprofits to run interconnected games that could offer prizes well above the current $250 limit.

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