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Legion: Gambling Crackdown Hurting Charities

INDIANA – As reported by the WAVE 3TV: "In Indiana, video gambling machines could be found at neighborhood bars as well as local VFW posts -- up until Indiana started a crackdown on illegal gambling four months ago. So far 11 bars and clubs have been cited.

"…Veterans coming into the Forty and Eight American Legion post in New Albany used to try their luck at machines like Cherry Masters and Pot o'Gold.

"Since the crackdown, this American Legion, as well as several others in southern Indiana, have had a slowdown in business.

"Ad Jahn says the lost revenue from the video poker means less money for charitable programs sponsored by the post…"

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