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March 20, 2006

Title: GAMBLING
Topic: Gambling

Discussed by Chris Patterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Would legalizing slot machines (V.L.T's.) in Texas provide a lucrative source of income for the Texas Republican Leadership? Would the positive cash flow from the revenue from slot machines be offset by associated costs? If so, what are some of the costs? The full report, "VLT's - What Are The Odds Of Texas Winning?", can be found online at www.TexasPolicy.com.

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April 19, 2005

Title: Why not let the poor sucker pay?
Topic: Gambling

Discussed by Chris Patterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Discussion questions: 1. Would legalizing slot machines (V.L.T's.) in Texas provide a lucrative source of income for the Texas Republican Leadership? 2. Would the positive cash flow from the revenue from slot machines be offset by associated costs? If so, what are some of the costs? 3. The report: "VLT's - What Are The Odds Of Texas Winning?" It can be found online at www.TexasPolicy.com. Listed are examples of financial costs in other states.

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April 18, 2005

Title: Why Not Let the Poor Person Pay?
Topic: Gambling

Discussed by Chris Patterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Discussion questions: 1. Would legalizing slot machines (V.L.T's.) in Texas provide a lucrative source of income for the Texas Republican Leadership? 2. Would the positive cash flow from the revenue from slot machines be offset by associated costs. If so, what are some of the costs? 3. Ms. Patterson, you have published a report, "VLT's-What Are The Odds Of Texas Winning?" It can be found online at www.TexasPolicy.com. In your report, you list examples of financial costs in other states. Please share 4 or 5 of these "concrete" facts with our listeners...and more.

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