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Senate Democrats Endorse Expanded Gambling

By Dan Gorenstein on Friday, June 5, 2009.

It’s difficult to pass expanded gambling legislation in New Hampshire.

But the state Senate did just that Wednesday when lawmakers endorsed a plan to bring at least nine thousand video slots to three racetracks.

Interestingly, the measure only survived because Senate Democrats- many who passionately dislike the concept- set aside their opposition.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein explains why they did.