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Associated Press - November 17, 2009 12:05 PM ET
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - The New Hampshire Gaming Study Commission is hearing from three experts on social and economic costs of casino gambling.
Baylor University economics professor Earl Grinols, James Browning of Common Cause Pennsylvania and slot machine expert Kevin Harrigan are holding a news conference with New Hampshire gambling opponents Tuesday afternoon before testifying before the commission.
Gov. John Lynch created the commission to conduct a comprehensive study of various models for expanding gambling. The commission is looking at the potential to produce state revenue by expanding gambling and the impact that would have on New Hampshire's quality of life.
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