Minister opposes gambling expansion

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- St. Louis-area minister Gary J. Thomas led a delegation of visitors from the new South County First citizens group to ask the Missouri Gaming Commission to oppose new riverboat casinos in south St. Louis County.

"They are going to suck money out of the community ... selling that false dream of getting rich," Thomas said.

Three casino companies are pushing the commission to approve additional riverboats in the St. Louis market.

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