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Saturday, January 27, 2018

Bridgeport legislators prepare for casino debate

BRIDGEPORT — State Sen. Marilyn Moore still has questions about building a casino in town, but insisted she is not anti-gaming. “I go to casinos,” Moore said. “I go to Foxwoods. I do the slots. I know how to shoot craps.” The Bridgeport Democrat is worried about the potential negative impacts on the city, such as creating more problem gamblers and potential traffic congestion. Moore is also not sure Connecticut needs more gaming destinations, noting the drop in revenue over the years at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, the two casinos operated by Indian tribes in the southeastern part of the state. Meanwhile, state Rep.

from News http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-legislators-prepare-for-casino-debate-12531025.php

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