The state house and senate of Maine is expected to pass the slots bill. But Gov. Baldacci is still expected to block the proposal.

The fraternal organizations urged the County commissioners to allow them to offer slot machines. The organizations said that they can give charities more money if they can offer slot machines.

The four tribes in California are hoping to promote the merits of their gaming compacts. Some critics said that the gaming compacts are not the answer to the budget crisis in California.

Some of the Sioux Tribe in South Dakota like the Oglala Tribe are thinking to expand their slot machines. The legislature has to ratify the agreement first.

The lawyer for the House is questioning the validity of the Seminole Gambling Compact. But the Lawyer for Gov. Crist said that the Governor is under intense pressure to negotiate.

The owners of the Laurel Park are not sure on the ongoing pro-slots movement. But the pro-slots organization in Maryland are hopeful that Magna will cooperate with the slots movement.

The gaming fund from slot machines is expected to provide tax relief for Centre County. Some of the beneficiaries include farmlands,homesteads and school districts.