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Indianapolis May Expand Gambling to Help NFL Team

INDIANA – As reported by the WTHR-13: "'It's always been no question in my mind that we would get something done.' Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is close to a deal with the city that includes a new stadium tied into an expanded convention center, reason for fans to cheer.

"But who pays? Irsay says to look for the Colts and NFL to pick up part of the tab, how much? 'That's what we're trying to work out in the next month or so as we go forward.'

"…But he says everything remains on the table except property taxes. Options include raising taxes on hotels, restaurants and car rentals, increasing the countywide sales tax and even selling naming rights to a new stadium.

"Another possible way to help foot the bill is expanded gambling in downtown Indianapolis. Like the horse racing industry, the mayor supports slot-like pull tab machines for certain Indiana tracks and OTB facilities with the city getting a cut…"

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