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Treasure Island, a Minnesota tribal casino, is opposed to gambling.

Expansion of gambling, that is. They are against other casinos being granted licenses in the state, especially one directly in the Twin Cities. Since Treasure Island is about 40 minutes outside of the cities, they would be directly affected by this competition.

Since their link is funky and I’m not sure if the link above will work in the future, I am reproducing their statement here:

The 2005 Minnesota Legislature is seriously considering several proposals to expand gambling in Minnesota by allowing one or more casinos in the Twin Cities area, including a “racino” at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. If approved, these casinos would dramatically alter the state by introducing Las Vegas-Style gambling to the metro area and by possibly opening the door for a statewide expansion of casino gambling.

Minnesota already allows pull-tabs, live horse racing, simulcast horse racing, a card club, state lottery and casinos on Indian reservations. Soon a new horse track and card club will be operating in Anoka County. Minnesota has enough gambling. An expansion of gambling would also hurt tribal governments that rely on casino revenues and the rural communities where tribal casinos are located by taking away jobs and diminishing economic activity in these areas.

Your opinion matters the most. Visit www.highstakesmn.org for details and learn about the current proposals and how to contact your state senator, state representative and the governor and tell them we have enough gambling in Minnesota.

Selfless, absolutely selfless. Nice to know they want to protect Minnesotans from the evils of convenient, accessible gaming.

Disclaimer: I played blackjack at Treasure Island yetserday. I played for just under two hours and walked away with all my money intact - nor more than I came in with and no less.