The people of Guam confirmed public policy against casino-style gambling<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Guam.- The island of Guam is debating the Bill 226-35 introduced last October to the congress that would ban gambling-related activities. If this legislation is approved, casino games at carnivals, pachinko, video horse, and greyhound race machines will be illegal. Bingo and lottery would be the only permitted betting activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe people of Guam have, through referendum, confirmed public policy against casino-style gambling\u201d, said Senator Telena Nelson, vice-speaker of the Guam Legislature, who introduced the bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People and Government are debating this legislation and it seems difficult to reach an agreement in the short term. While Mayor\u2019s Council of Guam recently advocated for the return of some games of chance at this year\u2019s Liberation Carnival, the public opinion supports the bill.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Mayors\u2019 Council allowed the operations of an enclosed House of Cards for casino-style gambling such as poker, baccarat, and blackjack. Now rejects the bill pointing out that the gambling activities have been a significant source of revenues for the holding of the Liberation Carnival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe can\u2019t just take $400,000 out of our pockets or the Mayors\u2019 Council because we don\u2019t have that,\u201d declared Mayors\u2019 Council Executive Director Angel Sablan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero stands on a similar position: \u201cLimited gaming, games of chance, I think should still be allowed for our people.\u201d
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