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Canadian Mayor Pushes for Gaming Cut9 July 2003EDMONTON, Canada -- As reported by the Edmonton Sun: ``Mayor Bill Smith says he won't threaten to withhold support for new casinos as a way to push the province to deal more gambling revenue out to Edmonton. ``But Smith does want 'high-level' talks to secure a slice of the $373 million Edmonton gamblers contribute to the province's $1.1-billion gaming take every year. ``...Ward 1 Coun. Karen Leibovici suggested this week the city could stop supporting all new casino licence applications unless the province agrees to a new funding deal..." |