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Governor Corzine: Slot Parlours Deserve a Look

TRENTON, New Jersey – As reported by the Press of Atlantic City: "Gov. Jon S. Corzine told casino executives in a private meeting last week that he still opposes adding video lottery terminals at northern New Jersey racetracks, but the idea deserves a look because slot parlors soon will be added in neighboring states.

"Corzine revealed his conversation with casino executives during a Tuesday evening interview with WOND radio host Pinky Kravitz. In a response to a question from a caller, Corzine also said he would sign a law that bans smoking on casino gaming floors if the Legislature sends him the bill.

"The meeting with casino executives might have remained private but for a press release sent out Tuesday afternoon by Assemblyman Jim Whelan, D-Atlantic, and state Sen. Stephen Sweeney, D-Salem, Cumberland, Gloucester. The lawmakers — who have clashed with the governor in recent weeks over the state budget and union contract issues — released a letter they sent to Corzine reminding him of his past statements opposing slots at New Jersey racetracks.

"…Racetrack slot machines already exist in Delaware and could be added in Philadelphia and New York within the next 18 months. Corzine said the casino industry and the state should look at ways to minimize the loss that the competition will bring…"

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