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Gambling on the ballot

States taking a chance on Election Day

Updated: Wednesday, 29 Oct 2008, 4:03 PM MDT
Published : Wednesday, 29 Oct 2008, 1:51 PM MDT

WASHINGTON (CNN) - This election, a number of states are taking a chance and betting if they offer you more ways to try your luck that the pay-off will cover growing budget shortfalls.

But will bettors really cover the bill?

Carol Costello from CNN has more.

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