McIlhinney casts ‘protest’ vote against gambling bill

HARRISBURG (AP) - Legislation to toughen anti-corruption measures around Pennsylvania’s gambling industry is headed to the state House of Representatives.

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Thu, July 9th, 2009

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  • Riverboat Gaming Has Captured 20% of the Casino Market Share. Mississippi now has more gambling square footage than Atlantic City.
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  • The Great Wall of China was financed, in part, by a lottery. The Bible is replete with references to drawing lots. Lot casting was a favored means of communication between man and god.