The Minneapolis Star Tribune runs down seven options for gaming in Minnesota now that Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) is moving to expand the industry. Here are the odds:
The Long Shot - Mall of America casino. No Snoopy slots for you!
The Smart Money - Racinos. It's happened everywhere else!
The Favorite - The urban tribal casino. Why not?
The Crap Shoot - Video slots at bars, truck stops, bowling alleys, etc. Because Slim Jims go better with Triple 7s.
The Short Odds - Expanded tribal-state compacts. But do tribes want new games?
The Hard Way - A state-run casino to raise money for a stadium. Boring.
The Dark Horse - A casino in St. Paul. Even more boring.
Meanwhile, readers continue to weigh in on Pawlenty's latest actions. Says one: "It is outrageous that the governor's extortion talks continue regarding tribal casinos. Can't we honor at least one treaty promise with Native Americans?" Another: "How did Tim Pawlenty, who grew up in working-class South St. Paul, end up endorsing gambling to fund the frivolity of sports stadiums while cutting $200 million to MinnesotaCare, the state-sponsored health care program for low-income individuals? One more Minnesota politician who's sold his soul."
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