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State Rep Responds To Low Gambling Support

A new survey reveals people in Illinois aren't that supportive of adding more casinos across the state.  State Representative Lou Lang says they've been influenced by Governor Quinn.

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Rep. Lang says he's not surprised by the numbers but when it boils down to it, the gaming proposal is less about gaming and more about boosting the economy.

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Lang says he's positive the numbers would swing back in favor of gaming if there were another public debate on the issue.  Governor Quinn vetoed the gaming bill back in August, which would've added five casinos across the state.  There are enough votes in the state House to override Quinn's veto but Lang isn't sure if the Senate can find enough votes to do the same.

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