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Nassau officials bet on casino to boost finances

April 29, 2010 10:42 PM By DAN JANISON dan.janison@newsday.com

Quick ReadBy tossing a bold casino proposal on the table, Nassau officials appear to savor the chance to cut a huge deal that could turn the county's finances from loser to winner.

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano makes his State

Photo credit: John Dunn | Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano makes his State of the County speech in Bethpage. (Mar. 15, 2010)

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By tossing a bold casino proposal on the table, Nassau officials appear to savor the chance to cut a huge deal that could turn the county's finances from loser to winner.

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