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. Louisiana Gambling

NPR's John Burnett reports that the promises of legalized gambling for an economic bonanza for Louisiana residents have not been kept, and now there is a backlash against the industry. Graft, organized crime, and the bankruptcy of what was to be the world's "largest" casino in New Orleans have state residents considering tighter controls of various forms of gambling.

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