Casinos are adamantly opposed to a proposal that would raise their tax rate by three points. They've already launched a court fight. Now MGM-Mirage is trying another strategy.

I-Team political analyst Jon Ralston says president Terry Lanni sent a letter to company employees asking them not to sign the initiative petition.

The Nevada State Education Association needs signatures of more than 58,000 voters to put the issue on the ballot.

The NSEA says the tax increase would raise millions for education.

Lanni calls the effort deceptive and would seriously damage the gaming industry.

To read the letter, click here.

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