Cigarette Tax Hike For Public Works Programs?
Illinois State Senate President John Cullerton is seeking a $1 per pack increase in the state cigarette tax to generate funds for a major public works program.
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Casino gambling facts:
- Pathological gambling is recognized as a medical disorder by the American Psychiatric Association and has elements of addiction similar to alcohol and drug addiction.
- In 1973, the Commission on the Review of National Policy toward Gambling was created to study gambling in the United States.
- Parimutuel wagering refers to the type of gambling where the total prize pool is based upon the amount of money wagered. The more money gambled, the bigger the prize.
- As early as 1420, lotteries were used in Europe for public works. High-value commodities such as land and art were often sold through lotteries.
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