Galleries Web links New Yorkers Tuesday approved a referendum that asked them to approve a massive expansion of casino gaming, according to The Associated Press. Proponents say the Las Vegas-style casinos will create thousands of jobs and raise hundreds of millions in revenue. The measure asked residents to amend the state constitution to allow up to seven non-Indian-run casinos. It will be the largest one-time expansion of casinos ever in the state, which Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo says could raise $430 million a year. RESULTS: REACTION: | MORE: The first phase of development would limit casinos to four upstate sites for the first seven years. Afterward, downstate sites could be proposed....
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