GOVERNMENT
As Casino Vote Nears, Who's Won and Lost from Gambling in NY
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Ahead of a referendum on casino gambling, a look at who has gained from the Empire State’s 46-year-old experiment with state-sanctioned gaming like the lottery and racinos.
GOVERNMENT
Bet on Casinos Means Rewards, Risks
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Casino supporters say they’ll generate tax revenue and jobs. The success of nearby casinos suggests they’re right. But new competition could flood the gambling market.
GOVERNMENT
For Some in NY, Gambling is a Losing Proposition
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Whether on the lottery or at the racino, unlucky gamblers often can’t stop losing. Bodegas and horse-racing, meanwhile, see mixed returns from their work with the gaming system.
GOVERNMENT
NY Lottery: Where the Winners (and Losers) Are
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Find out how much was wagered and how much was won on lottery games in 2012 in every ZIP Code in New York State.
GOVERNMENT
Math Test: How Much Do Schools Get from the Lottery?
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Since 1967, New York has embraced gambling to fund schools. But while the state has earned handsomely from gaming, not all of it has made it to classrooms.
GOVERNMENT
A Gambling Timeline: NY and Beyond
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From the War of Independence to the establishment of a bingo hall called Foxwoods to the looming casino vote, gaming has a long and cyclical history in the United States.
HOUSING and DEVELOPMENT
Willets Point Developers Pitched a Casino
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The current development plan doesn’t include a gaming facility. But the casino proposal sheds new light on the bid by Related Companies and Sterling Equities.
ECONOMY
Odds Could Be Against Casino Opponents
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In the looming debate over full-scale casino gambling in New York, it will likely be harder for foes to document the proposal’s potential costs than for pro-casino advocates to predict benefits.