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[quote=Anonymous]If the casino backers spend enough money, they are likely to get Marsan’s through the State Senate to Fairfax residents for a vote. Unlike federal campaign finance laws, which make it illegal for candidates to use excess campaign contributions for personal enrichment, there aren’t the same prohibitions against that at the VA state government level. Moreover, a casino in Tyson’s is arguably in the “best interests” of Richmond and the southern part of the state. Under Virginia state law, casino revenues are heavily taxed but 70% to 80% of the tax revenues from the casino and all associated amenities (hotel, performance venue, convention center, etc.) go to the State treasury rather than the county/local government. So casinos subside state government functions but don’t provide much funding for county/municipal services. The State Senators who vote for it will be voting to make NOVA an ATM for government services elsewhere in Virginia. [/quote]
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