Taking a gamble

November 13, 2011 at 3:52AM

PULLTABS

The state reaps about $36 million yearly from the tax on charitable pulltabs and bingo. Conversion to electronic pulltabs could double that amount.

RACINO

The state estimates that placing 4,000 video slots at Canterbury Park and Running Aces harness track would bring in $130 million in annual tax revenue.

CASINO

Minnesota tribes own 18 casinos. The proposed non-tribal casino at Block E could yield $100 million in annual tax revenue.

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