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DECEMBER 15, 2000

"Thank you, Day for your Dec. 7 editorial on “Gambling's hidden price tag.” The glowing economic study, praised by our governor, doesn't touch on the Foxwoods Casino's hidden price tag to the towns of Ledyard, North Stonington and Preston..."

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LETTER: Expose gambling's real cost (Robert C. Boedecker. Letter to Editor. The New London Day 12/15)

"Gambling deludes people into thinking they can reap large rewards with little cash. They get hooked, then believe they will win big to overcome losses. The odds are stacked against them, as casino operators know..."

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LETTER: Negatives of casino gambling (Ben Johnson. Letter to Editor. The New London Day 12/15)

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