Governor Against Casino Gambling In Memphis - 2004-02-24
Governor Bredesen says there should be no expansion of gambling in Tennessee for up to ten years. In conference call from the National Governors Association meeting in Washington yesterday, Bredesen said casino gambling is "not the solution'' to Memphis' economic troubles.
House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh (NAY'-fee) says Bredesen's position would have significant weight in any legislative debate on casinos. Lobbyists for Save the Pyramid are pushing a bill that would permit the Memphis arena to be converted into a casino after the Memphis Grizzlies and the University of Memphis move their basketball games to FedEx Forum next season.
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