![]() ![]() ![]() "It's an instantaneous game, and it's in places where you can buy beer and then stay there."Ĭity leaders disagree. "Keno is especially troubling," Gench said. Gench came to Washington about 18 months ago from Baltimore, where keno has been played for more than a decade. Roger Gench of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church at 1313 New York Ave. I'm very troubled by it as a way to get revenue for the city," said the Rev. They say keno, in particular, can have a negative impact because the game is often played at bars or restaurants that serve alcohol and encourage players to remain for hours. Last year, the number dropped to $63 million.īut some clergy said they oppose new forms of gambling in the city. In fiscal 2001, officials said, the city banked $81 million in lottery profits. Keno, a low-stakes numbers game, was launched May 5 by city officials who hope to bring new players to the D.C. A week into its debut as the District's newest lottery game, keno has come under fire from several Washington-based clergymen who say the game's social costs may outweigh its financial contribution to the city. ![]()
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