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Markham council votes to not reopen casino debate

Chris Kitching cp24.com
Published Tuesday, May 28, 2013 10:38PM EDT

A casino industry professional tests the newest slot machines on display at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s pursuit of a casino complex in the GTA has suffered another setback.

In a 9-4 vote Tuesday night, Markham city council rejected a motion to reopen the debate over a proposed casino, a week after Toronto said no to a gaming complex.

Vaughan council members were also debating the issue Tuesday night.

At a special meeting May 21, Toronto city council voted 40-4 against the construction of a new casino and 24-20 against the expansion of gaming operations at Woodbine Racetrack.