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Cincinnati Mayor May Push for Gambling Initiative

COLUMBUS, Ohio – As reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer: "Cincinnati Mayor Charlie Luken has been approached about helping place a gambling initiative on Ohio's ballot next year.

"Luken, who wants to bring a casino to downtown Cincinnati, confirmed Tuesday that he discussed an executive position with a group of horse racing interests to bring electronic slot machines to tracks in Ohio.

"Luken said the mayor's office is a full-time job and he has no plans to leave before his term expires Dec. 1. He is not seeking re-election.

"Luken had a 40-minute conversation with racetrack interests Monday.

"…The statewide initiative that racetrack interests want Luken to run is 'the same kind of thing I've been talking about for months,; he said.

"State legislators have narrowly defeated bills in recent years to place such an issue on the ballot…"

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