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Mesa council approves Turf Paradise off‑track betting license after public comment
Mesa City Council · February 24, 2026
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Summary
The Mesa City Council voted unanimously to approve an off‑track betting license for Turf Paradise on Feb. 23, 2026, after a public speaker raised concerns about gambling’s role in homelessness and the impacts of online betting apps.
Mesa City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 23 to grant Turf Paradise an off‑track betting license after a public comment period in which a resident urged the council to consider gambling’s social harms.
During public comment, Reggie Braun said gambling contributes to homelessness and mental‑health harms, and criticized…
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