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W. Virginia's Greenbrier Spent Nearly $1.2 Million on Gambling Campaign8 December 2000LEWISBURG, West Virginia – Dec. 8, 2000 – As reported by the Associated Press: "The Greenbrier spent almost $1.2 million on its ill-fated advertising campaign to persuade Greenbrier County voters to approve a casino, according to campaign finance reports. "…On a per-vote basis, the hotel's campaign amounts to `the highest, most expensive election in the history of West Virginia,' said Mike Queen, a political consultant hired to coordinate the opposition's campaign. "…The largest expenditure was $725,000 to a Los Angeles-area advertising agency. "…All expenses were paid by The Greenbrier. "…By contrast, West Virginia Families Against Casino Gambling, the main opposition group, reported spending $21,888. The group reported $25,097 in contributions from individuals, a dozen churches and denominational associations…" |