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Electronic pulltabs move ahead, with concerns remaining
Minnesota charities could begin rolling out electronic pulltab and bingo games this fall, although concerns remain that could slow their acceptance. This isnt an industry that embraces change, Exec...
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I'm not a gambler. I never have been. I don't know that I ever will be. I can usually think of a lot of other things I'd like to do rather than gamble. Maybe it's because I don't live close to a casin...
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Electronic gambling ready, but charities may go slow

Electronic gambling ready, but charities may go slow ROSEVILLE — Minnesota charities could begin rolling out electronic pulltab and bingo games this fall, although concerns remain that could slow their acceptance.

By Don Davis , July 16, 2012

Magnus proposes state-owned casino in Minneapolis

Magnus proposes state-owned casino in Minneapolis ST. PAUL — Sen. Doug Magnus, R-Slayton, will introduce a bill on the Senate floor this morning proposing to renovate a downtown Minneapolis block into a state-owned casino complete with upscale restaurants and roof-top venues.

By Julie Buntjer , May 04, 2011

Will Minnesota roll the dice on expanded gambling?

ST. PAUL -- With Minnesota’s economic chips down, several groups are betting a statewide expansion of gambling would bring hundreds of millions of dollars to the state.

By Andrew Tellijohn, State Capitol Bureau , February 11, 2011

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Letter: Time is now for racino legislation

After watching the PBS Your Legislators” show Thursday night, I want to know how can Jim Vickerman say no to one-quarter billion dollars in new voluntary tax revenue over the next biennium?

By Randy Weidner, Northfield , February 24, 2010

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Political notes: Depending on gambling a gamble

ST. PAUL — Little has been discussed about using gambling to help balance the state budget, but that could change in coming weeks as lawmakers look to ways to plug a $1.2 billion immediate deficit and a much longer long-term problem.

By Don Davis , February 06, 2010

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Minnesota lawmakers in session

Gambling revenue part of the mix
ST. PAUL — Some legislators are considering gambling revenue to balance the Minnesota budget, one of the few surprises Thursday as the 2010 legislation session began.

By Don Davis , February 05, 2010

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Letter: Electronic bingo gaming needs to keep moving forward

During the 2009 Legislative Session, Allied Charities of Minnesota pushed an initiative that would have created electronic bingo gaming in Minnesota for licensed charitable gambling organizations.

By Richard E. Horn, President, Allied Charities of Minnesota, St. Paul , August 15, 2009

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Minnesota regulators drop bid to block online gambling

ST. PAUL (AP) — Minnesota regulators may have been outplayed when they bet a decades-old federal law would lend itself to an online gambling crackdown.

By Associated Press , June 08, 2009

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Letter: Hamilton’s record on gambling questioned

Two years ago I read in the newspaper that Rod Hamilton had voted to expand gambling in Minnesota, something I strongly oppose on moral grounds.

By Robert Emary, Worthington , October 14, 2008

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Charitable gaming down

DETROIT LAKES - A year after a statewide smoking ban went into effect, charitable gambling operations in Minnesota aren’t feeling so lucky.

By Nathan Bowe DL-Online , October 02, 2008

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Connection between gambling, no-smoking law disputed

Charitable losses cause by the smoking ban, you have to be kidding!

By Dudley Hussong, Mayor, City of Lakefield , April 04, 2008

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Smoking ban blamed for charity losses

ST. PAUL – A statewide smoking ban has cost Minnesota’s charitable gambling industry $100 million a year in revenue, according to a report that confirmed ban opponents’ predictions.

By Scott Wente, Forum Communications Company , April 01, 2008

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