New report: Slots hurting Pa. lottery sales near casinos

HARRISBURG, Pa. 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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Thu, June 12th, 2008

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