racino

racino
 n.— «West Virginia and New York allow “racinos” horsetracks with video gambling machines, also known as electronic slots.» —“Gambling surrounds Ohio Video slots likely to get another vote” by James Drew Toledo Blade (Ohio) May 30, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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Folding Money (episode #1616)

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Blessing Box (episode #1613)

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