For the majority of people who attended Tuesday’s informational meeting on a proposed casino for Berlin the concern was not expanded gambling but the location of the facility.
Only a few attendees appeared opposed to allowing a casino in the city. Instead, the crowd of about 40 appeared split over where it should be located.
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