The Richland County Council will again take up the issue of Internet sweepstakes cafes tonight at it regular meeting, after punting on the issue earlier this month.

Meanwhile, the city of Columbia has already effectively banned the allegedly illegal gaming parlors by refusing to issue such places business licenses, according to The State.

Earlier this month, the County Council considered such a route, but decided to take no action at the time and voted down a proposed 30-day moratorium on the businesses without further study and information. After further study by County staff, the Council tonight will consider what if

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