Bill would reduce penalties for video gambling in taverns Measure backed by tavern league is compromise in license fee controversy

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: March 3, 1998| Author: AMY RINARD | Copyright information

Legislation backed by the Tavern League of Wisconsin as a compromise in the controversy over a new $10,000 fee for tavern licenses would decriminalize video gambling in taverns.

The bill, drafted at the request of Rep. Terry Musser (R-Black River Falls), would reduce the fee to between $500 and $1,000. It has been hastily scheduled for a public hearing today before the Assembly State Affairs Committee.

Ed Thompson, the brother of Gov. Tommy Thompson, is expected to testify at t...

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