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Midwest sees riverboat gambling as economic salvation
Across states from Iowa to Indiana and Illinois debates ramp up on riverboat and floating casinos to spur jobs, tourism, and revenue amid manufacturing declines. Supporters cite the Mississippi lure and regional growth, while critics warn of social harms and limited profits.
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Sharon Cohen
Associated Press
Mississippi
Jowans
Iowa
America
Denny Jacobs
Illinois
Wild Bill Hickok
Deadwood
Indiana
Missouri
Wisconsin
Owen Primavera
Town Alliance
Midwest
Larry Reed
Davenport Chamber of Commerce
Don Rinehart
River City
Jacobs
North Dakota
Gary
Ind
Lake Michigan
Lorain
Ohio
Detroit
Great Lakes
Illinois House
Terry Branstad
Towa
Reed
Ilinois
Thompson
Melodee Nelson
You Bet Committee
John Dombrink
University of Californa-Irvine
Thompsont
Chicago
Earline Rogers