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Nebraska Pro-Casino Side Joins TV Ad Wars

LINCOLN, Nebraska – As reported by the Omaha World-Herald: "Backers of the Legislature's proposal to allow two casinos in Nebraska said Monday that they have purchased statewide television advertising time to urge support of Amendment 3.

"…The latest ads are being paid for by the Yes on Amendment 3 Committee, funded primarily by the Venetian, a Las Vegas casino company. The Venetian has donated $220,000 toward the Amendment 3 media campaign, although the committee on Monday declined to say how much it was spending on the ad blitz.

"At a press conference, backers of Amendment 3 argued that because it was limited in scope, it is better than a broader competitive proposal to allow two casinos and up to 4,900 slot and video poker machines across the state. Initiatives 417-420 also will be on the Nov. 2 ballot…"

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