Governor Wants Limits On Gambling

Governor Schwarzenegger asked Congress Tuesday to retain state limits on a new class of gambling machines that -- if unregulated -- would hurt his demand for a share of gaming profits to help control California's deficit.

He says proposed amendments to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act hurt the state's ability to protect citizens from the consequences of tribal gambling.

He particularly objects to letting tribes operate a new class of gambling machines without requiring them to first negotiate a compact with states. Schwarzenegger is holding out the possibility of letting tribes operate more slot machines in return for a state share of the profits.

Officials of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association are not immediately commenting.

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