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California Gaming Expansion Voted Down

California voters stomped a statewide racetrack/card parlor slot machine initiative Nov.  2, with the complicated measure garnering support of less than 20%.

 Wednesday, November 03, 2004

Slot the Vote

By Ray Paulick -- Comedian George Carlin would have you believe that "paper or plastic" and "aisle or window" are the only real choices in America these days. With important national, state, and local elections coming up Nov. 2, I beg to differ.

 Tuesday, October 26, 2004

Proponents Drop California Slots Initiative

With a month left before the Nov. 2 election, proponents of a California initiative that could have authorized slot machines for racetracks and card parlors are folding their hand.

 Wednesday, October 06, 2004

California Slots Initiative Loses Ground in Poll

A California Field Poll finds that Proposition 68, an initiative that could bring slot machines to 16 racetracks and card rooms in the state, has lost significant ground since an initial polling in May.

 Friday, August 13, 2004

Budget Woes Offer Hope to Proposition 68 Supporters

It was a bad week for California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who found himself stumping for voter support for his overdue 2004-05 budget plan at Mary's Pizza Shack in rural Dixon, along Interstate 80 west of Sacramento.

 Monday, July 12, 2004