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Montana Gambling Project Endorsed by Legislators31 March 2003HELENA, Montana -- A plan to create a nearly $2 billion gambling and entertainment center in Butte inched closer to reality Friday, when a legislative committee approved a bill authorizing creation of a special district in the city. "The House Taxation Committee voted 13-5 to endorse the project called `Destination Montana,' which calls for construction of up to 11 large Nevada-style casinos, as well as music halls, golf courses, theme park, sports stadium and convention center. "The measure is expected to reach the House floor for a vote next week. "Although some committee members objected to the kind of expanded gambling that the project would bring to the state, most argued that legislative action in House Bill 757 was harmless. "…The project is expected to employ 10,000 people and produce $200 million a year in taxes for the state and local governments…" |