Report: Slots hurt Pa. lottery sales near casinos

Slot-machine gambling appears to be hurting lottery ticket sales the most in areas near casinos, although gambling alone cannot be blamed for a slowdown in Pennsylvania Lottery sales statewide, according to a new legislative report.

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Tue, June 10th, 2008

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