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Article: South Carolina Casino Boat Industry Hires Lobbyists.

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Jan. 12 -- South Carolina's fledging casino boat industry will not be sunk without a fight.

The owner of the Victori Casino has hired four Columbia lobbyists to fight legislative efforts to outlaw cruises that pick up passengers in South Carolina and take them outside state waters to gamble. And at least a few lawmakers are beginning to listen.

Marina owners in Little River, the Horry County town where the Victori Casino is docked, have hired two lobbyists as well. A second boat is expected to join the Victori Casino next month and more could be on the way.

The ship, owned by Dewayne Williams of ...

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