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Study Optimistic About DeJope Bingo Hall

WISCONSIN – As reported by the Wisconsin State Journal: "The first of two studies on the potential influence of a casino in Dane County was released Monday, estimating that turning DeJope Bingo Hall into a casino would create more than 1,300 jobs and bring $47 million a year to the community.

"The $18,000 study was commissioned in early December by the Ho-Chunk Nation-funded Coalition for Fair Indian Gaming and Revenue Sharing Agreements.

"A local anti-casino group, No Dane Casino, will release its study of the potential influence of a casino today.

"…The two groups are vying for votes in a Feb. 17 referendum in which Dane County residents will vote on expanded gambling at DeJope on Madison's Southeast Side. If the referendum is passed and approved by Gov. Jim Doyle, Madison and Dane County will each receive a minimum of $3.5 million a year from the Ho-Chunk…"

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