Resort to Consider Gambling
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Posted: 12:22 PM Nov 5, 2008
Resort to Consider Gambling
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP)
The Greenbrier, West Virginia's world-famous luxury resort, will hire a consultant to evaluate the prospect of casino-style gambling, now that county voters have approved it.
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The Greenbrier, West Virginia's world-famous luxury resort, will hire a consultant to evaluate the prospect of casino-style gambling, now that county voters have approved it.

In a letter sent to all employees Wednesday, resort President Andrew Fogarty said the analysis will look at the potential impact of adding gambling to the resort's other attractions.

On Tuesday, voters in Greenbrier County narrowly approved a referendum giving the resort the option of adding gambling. A similar measure was defeated in 2000.

This year, the referendum was promoted by unions representing about 1,200 workers at the resort who see gambling as a way to boost revenues and help protect jobs and benefits.

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