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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts) Wed Apr 9, 2014, 05:02 PM Apr 2014

Forum addresses problem gambling concerns as NY prepares to approve four new casinos

By MATTHEW L. McKIBBEN

As four new casinos are set to open in New York state within the next two years, the head of the state Gaming Commission Mark Gearan is looking to take the necessary steps to make sure an increased gaming presence doesn't lead to more problem gamblers.

The state Gaming Commission held a public forum Wednesday in Albany where experts and researchers in the field of problem gambling provided testimony on ways to combat potential addiction that could arise as a result of the new casinos.

http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2014-04-09-87530.113122-Forum-addresses-problem-gambling-concerns-as-NY-prepares-to-approve-four-new-casinos.html

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