Georgia high court upholds video poker ban nationwide reach
Georgia Supreme Court rules video gambling machines with Las Vegas style games illegal, banning operations statewide. Operators have 10 days to stop profits and machines must leave the state by June 30. Court says owners have no right to compensation. Governor Barnes framed ban as curbing addictive gambling despite prior narrow laws. Legal challengers vow to seek reconsideration.
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Senators push overhaul of PSC commissioner selection
Senate leaders in Columbia discuss changing the Public Service Commission screening to raise standards and bar relatives of lawmakers. A report cites poor test scores and conflicts of interest among candidates. House leaders say time is short before June 6 adjournment. current rules require residency, voting registration, and a knowledge test.
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