Dayton sees possibilities with electronic pull-tabs

The governor says a plan to allow bars and restaurants to switch from paper pull-tab tickets to an electronic system has promise for funding the state's portion of a new Vikings stadium. There's no formal proposal yet to tap the funds for the stadium.
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The governor says a plan to allow bars and restaurants to switch from paper pull-tab tickets to an electronic system has promise for funding the state's portion of a new Vikings stadium. There's no formal proposal yet to tap the funds for the stadium.

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