NASSAU, Bahamas (KNOE 8 News) - Voters in the Bahamas are deciding whether to permit some forms of gambling for the islands' citizens.
Bahamians are barred from gambling in casinos at the islands' tourist resorts. But underground gambling operations called "web shops" where islanders bet on numbers in televised U.S. lotteries have become widespread, even though they are illegal.
In an upcoming referendum, voters will be asked whether the web shops should be legalized or if the government should create a national lottery.
Prime Minister Perry Christie's government has encouraged citizens to back legalized gambling, saying the underground houses employ thousands of islanders. He has said the web shops should be regulated and taxed.
But the political opposition and the powerful church lobby are fiercely opposed to any legalized gambling for people on the archipelago off Florida's east coast.
Friday, May 17 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:09:18 GMT
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Monroe's first Bayou Desiard Dragon Boat Festival is here."It's something that I saw in another town and I really wanted to bring it to Monroe. You know, we could not have done
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Dragon boat racing kicks off this Saturday and the proceeds are going to a good cause.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:24:29 GMT
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) – Jeane Gonzales has lived in the same house for nearly 40 years, but now she is facing a major problem. A leak is coming from her home's water meter.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) – Jeane Gonzales has lived in the same house for nearly 40 years, but now she is facing a major problem. A leak is coming from her home's water meter.
By Victoria Shirley MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News)- Anglers get ready, the Ronald McDonald house just announced its 21st annual big bass tournament. Each year, the tournament is a fundraiser for the Ronald
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News)- Anglers get ready, the Ronald McDonald house just announced its 21st annual big bass tournament.
