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Candidate For Gov. Calls For Gambling Expansion

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Feb 14, 2010 3:54 pm US/Central

Candidate For Gov. Calls For Gambling Expansion

ST. PAUL (WCCO) ― A candidate for governor is calling for an expansion of gambling in the state.

Rob Hahn is in the running for the Independent Party nomination.

On Sunday, he proposed allowing betting on stock cars at local tracks across the state.

In a news release titled, "Ladies and Gentlemen Start Your Betting," Hahn said the state needs to look seriously at every possible new form of revenue. He said money generated through gambling would go to the state's general fund.

"Minnesota can really be a leader in this area of betting on local stock car races," Hahn stated in the press release. "The feedback I've gotten from voters, particularly in the past few days while in Mankato and St. Peter, has been very favorable."

He also proposes allowing slot machines and other forms of gaming to stock car tracks would allow track owners to stay open year round.

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