Some Pushing For Legalized Video Gambling At Taverns

Some Indiana residents want the state to legalize video gambling in American Legion halls and other clubs — a move supporters say would allow the state to regulate the machines and collect a piece of the pot.

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Wed, September 13th, 2006

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