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To: Josh in PA
Revenue from the slot machines, which would be located at 14 sites, including seven horse tracks, would be used to cut property taxes by an average 20 percent.

Only 14 locations?
This would obviously hurt hundreds (if not thousands) of other Pennsylvania businesses involved in the entertainment/tourist industries for the benefit of only a few. IMHO, if such gambling is legalized, licenses should've been made available to any Pennsylvania business establishment that also has a license to serve beer/wine/liquor. Let the "little guys" remain competitive, whether they're a local Mom & Pop tavern or night club, or a vacation resort in the Poconos. Don't place them at a disadvantage.

10 posted on 07/05/2004 10:15:54 AM PDT by Willie Green (Go Pat Go!!!)
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To: Willie Green


The "14 locations" are 7 racetrack (3 of which haven't been built yet), and 7 Off-track wagering facilities.

I believe.


15 posted on 07/05/2004 10:24:05 AM PDT by Josh in PA
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To: Willie Green
It's also a transfer of wealth from the stupid and weak (those hooked on slots) to the corrupt (the gaming industry)

I don't think it's going to do our economy or the the state treasury any good in the end.

18 posted on 07/05/2004 10:30:49 AM PDT by Tribune7
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