Gaming companies outspend Minnesota tribes

Thursday, June 24, 2004  

Gaming interests seeking to break the tribal monopoly on slot machines outspent Minnesota tribes by more than 2-1, the Associated Press reports.

Caesars Entertainment spent the most money on lobbying -- $636,000. The company wants to build a casino near the Mall of America.

Overall, non-Indian gaming interest spent more than $1 million from January through May. In contrast, tribes spent about $320,000.

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