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Casino Makes Offer To Lawmakers - 2004-02-10
The gambling debate went on at the Statehouse Monday in closed-door meetings.

Last week, the Iowa Supreme Court ordered the state to pay land-based casinos more than $100 million in back taxes. The case affects Prairie Meadows Racetrack Casino in Altoona, Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino, and Bluffs Run Casino and Greyhound Park in Council Bluffs.

Then, in a letter to one lawmaker, the Racing Association of Central Iowa said they want some things in exchange for the money.

The biggest of Prairie Meadows' requirements would keep the state from issuing new gaming or parimutuel licenses in Polk County or surrounding counties.

The state would also have to tax Prairie Meadows the same as it taxes other casinos, and Prairie Meadows would want to be able to add table games like poker and black jack.
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Casino referendum spending sets record - 2004-02-10
The fight over the casino referendum is the most costly election campaign ever in Dane County, with the Ho-Chunk Nation poised to spend at least $1.3 million.

The tribe has outspent its opponent, local anti-casino group No Dane Casino, more than 40 to 1 through Feb.2, leading up to the Feb. 17 referendum on expanding gambling at DeJope Bingo Hall on the Southeast Side. The heated six-week debate has been on the merits of allowing slot machines, blackjack, poker and craps there.

The Ho-Chunk spent $991,069 and No Dane Casino spent $24,027, according to campaign finance records filed Monday with the Dane County clerk.
Read the full story at Wisconsin State Journal