$5.4m stolen to feed gambling addiction
TASMANIAN thieves have stolen at least $5.4 million in the past five years to feed a gambling habit.
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- Up to the 1960s, Nevada was plagued by teamster financing, hidden ownership, employment of individuals of questionable character and background, and the clear links to organized crime.
- Horse racing is the best known and widespread parimutuel betting event. Horse racing is the only form of partimutuel wagering legal in California.
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