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States turn to gaming to solve budget woes
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MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2002

With their budgets seeing major deficits, states across the country have looked to gaming to bring in needed revenue.

New York was among the first to expand gaming. Six Indian casinos were authorized in addition to some other non-tribal offerings.

In other states, non-Indian gaming is being authorized or considered. By next year, 26 states will have debated some form of gambling.

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Tight Times for States Boost Odds for Gambling (The Washington Post 8/5)