A Bad Bet - 2004-01-31
Gov. Ed Rendell's latest gambling expansion plan seems to supply a whole lot of gaming for minimal public gain.
Though the governor hasn't completely disclosed how his plan would work, he suggests that the average homeowner would see a 23 percent reduction in property taxes.
Under the Rendell plan, only 34 percent is contributed to the state for tax relief, with 46 percent going to the casino owners and 18 percent for horse owners, breeders and riders.
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