Putin is shutting down every casino and slot-machine parlor across the land


	Putin is shutting down every casino and slot-machine parlor across the land

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6-29-2009 10:54 AM

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“This is shaking my life to the core — such a blow for me and my family,” said Irina Mysachka, 32, a single mother who is a supervisor at the Shangri-La Casino in Moscow

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6-29-2009 6:22 PM

Antara

what the hell, why??????

6-29-2009 6:38 PM

tweezer

WOW < the blue plate special s ...Maybe he can make them into health care facility's

6-29-2009 7:05 PM

celestialdancer

Wow that's an amazing move... wonder what the outcome will be, hopefully the Siberians and Koreans won't be adversely affected by it.???? Astounding

6-29-2009 7:23 PM

aklimento

Such a loss for nation!

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