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Missouri Town Won't Oppose Gambling in Ozarks

HOLLISTER, Missouri – As reported by the (Springfield, Missouri) News-Leader: "This Taney County town won't be joining Pete Herschend's crusade to keep casino gambling out of the Ozarks.

"…The Board of Aldermen stopped short of adopting a resolution Tuesday that would have endorsed a lawsuit expected to be filed today in Jefferson City.

"The suit is an attempt to block a statewide referendum asking voters to permit casino gambling in Rockaway Beach, said Herschend, co-owner of Silver Dollar City and a high-profile detractor of the proposal.

"Casino gambling in Missouri should be limited to riverboats on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, Herschend told Hollister's elected officials at a special meeting.

"…After more than 90 minutes of public comment, Hollister Mayor David Tate closed the floor and thanked the audience for its participation. But when Tate asked for motions from board members, there were none…"

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