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Dave Syverson
Dave Syverson
stated on November 17, 2019 a TV interview:
Says a proposed change to Illinois’ gambling law would result in "lower taxes paid to the state and higher taxes paid" to Chicago from a city casino so that the total amount would be the same, but the city would get to "keep more of it."
Half-True
By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller • December 15, 2019
Denny Hoskins
Denny Hoskins
stated on February 5, 2019 an interview and multiple media reports:
The sports betting bill would create "$12.5 million to $30.9 million in additional revenue for the state"
Half-True
By Zara McDowell-Barker • March 15, 2019
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
stated on November 2, 2016 a rally in Tempe, Ariz.:
Says Donald Trump "says organized crime runs wild on reservations."
Half-True
By Louis Jacobson • November 4, 2016
Charles Van Zant
Charles Van Zant
stated on February 29, 2016 a House Finance and Tax committee meeting:
"For every time the state gets paid a dollar in taxes (on gambling), somebody loses $6."
Half-True
By Joshua Gillin • March 4, 2016
United Florida Horsemen
United Florida Horsemen
stated on June 21, 2013 an ad campaign:
Says Florida "rubber-stamped phony horse racing."
Half-True
By Katie Sanders • July 5, 2013
Ken Tanner
Ken Tanner
stated on April 24, 2013 a radio news interview:
Says "The idea of one casino per tribe is a false one."
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By Janie Har • May 9, 2013
Yes on 82 and 83 campaign
Yes on 82 and 83 campaign
stated on September 20, 2012 a campaign ad:
Says Measures 82 and 83 authorize just one more casino.  
Half-True
By Janie Har • September 27, 2012
Georgia Family Council
Georgia Family Council
stated on April 19, 2012 a presentation:
Crime rises in communities with casinos.
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By Eric Stirgus • May 9, 2012
Joseph Trillo
Joseph Trillo
stated on January 20, 2012 a debate:
"We got [the Quonset Business Park] for free and we’re getting zero dollars out of it into the state coffers … other than the fact that it produces the jobs."
Half-True
By Alex Kuffner • February 3, 2012
Ellyn Bogdanoff
Ellyn Bogdanoff
stated on October 26, 2011 a newspaper article:
"Florida is considered the fourth-largest gambling state in the nation."
Half-True
By Amy Sherman • December 27, 2011
George LeMieux
George LeMieux
stated on October 5, 2011 a video on a website:
"The Christian Coalition gave (Adam) Hasner an F."
Half-True
By Amy Sherman • October 31, 2011
Jim Whelan
Jim Whelan
stated on September 15, 2011 a debate with Assemblyman Vince Polistina:
Because of Jim Whelan, "the 1990s are the only decade since the 1920s when the population of Atlantic City actually went up."
Half-True
By Bill Wichert • September 30, 2011
Raymond Lesniak
Raymond Lesniak
stated on September 9, 2011 an opinion article:
Says "New Jersey’s $1 billion horse racing industry … employs 13,000 individuals and ensures the preservation of 176,000 acres of horse farmland."
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By Erin O'Neill • September 22, 2011
Peter Nehr
Peter Nehr
stated on April 20, 2011 comments published in the 'St. Petersburg Times':
An Internet sweepstakes cafe is "a legitimate business that has been vetted and found to be completely legal in the state."
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By Aaron Sharockman • April 20, 2011