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Nebraska Groups Launch Petition Drive

LINCOLN, Nebraska – As reported by the Associated Press: "Veterans groups have launched a petition drive to legalize video slot machines in bars across the state.

"Veterans groups, charities and property taxpayers would share the profits from the machines, under the proposal.

"…The proposal, drafted by veterans, would give the state veterans agency control over video slot machine gambling and provide extra revenue for veterans' homes and cemeteries.

"The veterans' proposal would allow electronic gambling machines in any bar or restaurant with an on-sale liquor license, including veteran's clubs. But a nonprofit organization would sponsor the machines.

"…The profits, after a 90 percent payout, would be divided four ways. Half would go to the business, 20 percent to the sponsoring charity, 25 percent to the county for property tax relief and 5 percent to the Department of Veterans Affairs…"

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