Maine lawmakers are reviewing the chance of allowing non-profit groups the chance to offer keno. Lawmakers said that it will help supplement the incomes of the non-profits.
Omaha officials permitted four new establishments like the Pizza Gourmet to offer keno. Joe Raya of Pizza Gourmet said that it will help them attract additional customers.
Maine plans to join the multi-state Mega Millions lottery as an option to produce more revenue for the state. Maine also plans to allow non-profit groups to offer keno.
Lawmakers are willing to review Gov. Rells keno proposal because of the states growing budget deficit. Keno revenues will help avoid cuts in the state budget.
Gov. M. Jodi Rell is lobbying for the approval of keno in Connecticut. Gov. Rell said that keno revenues will help the state avoid costly budget cuts.
