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Re: NJ Taxes/Gasoline/Slots

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From: Jason Gray
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 00:00
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Ken M. wrote:
> 
> There's alot of diversity regarding prices, taxes and gambling in three
> different states.
> 
> Look at this link:
> http://www.geocities.com/~digitcam/masondixon.jpg
> 
> As you can see, Delaware has NO sales taxes. They do have slot machines
> at Delaware Park and Dover Downs. So if I want to play slots, I only
> have to drive 90 miles to Delaware Park from the Baltimore area. I
> haven't checked their gas prices. They also have state troopers who just
> love to write speeding tickets and their speed limit is 55.
> 
> Now, New Jersey has cheaper gas prices! Look at:
> http://www.geocities.com/~digitcam/njgas.jpg
> 
> That's a real bargain, when you consider New Jersey doesn't allow the
> customer to pump their *own* gas. So you end up getting full service for
> a cheaper price. I like that! New Jersey has slot machines (and other
> gaming) but their sales tax is high, isn't it? How much is the New
> Jersey sales tax? Their speed limit is 55 also.
> 
> Maryland has the new 65 mph speed limit, so you can get to Delaware and
> New Jersey much faster now! But Maryland has NO slot machines and a 5%
> sales tax on purchases.
> 
> Our Governor hasn't figured it out yet -- how many Marylanders actually
> take thousands of dollars -- everyday, to the casinos in New Jersey for
> gambling, and also to Delaware for gambling and NO sales taxes!
> 
> Governor Glendening has promised to *veto* any form of gambling. Of
> course we can go to any store and buy the Maryland State Lotto tickets.
> 
> Oh, New Jersey has a nice, scenic ride along Route 40..very relaxing...
> 
> Is this beginning to sound confusing? I'm still trying to figure out
> which deal is better?
> 
> (ken)

good photos! we go to nj and use rt 40, too. when you go to jersey you
at least see the beaches!

	jason
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From: Jason Gray <egray@usa.net>
Subject: Re: NJ Taxes/Gasoline/Slots
Date: 1998/02/16
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