Maximum Money Givenby Video Poker Industry

One of the top recipients among state officials, is House Speaker, Jim Black; with regard to video poker industry money. An analysis of the campaign contribution records showed this, as released on Monday, by the Democracy North Carolina. Newsobserver.com reports:

Decker received $11,500 from industry-related donors, including $8,000 on Feb. 5, 2003, the day Black was elected co-speaker of the coalition, said Bob Hall, research director for the nonprofit government watchdog. The $8,000 was among $30,000 in campaign gifts Decker received from Black supporters on or near the co-speaker vote, Hall said.