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Posted: 9:27 PM Nov 4, 2009
Governor calls for action on expanded gambling
Gov. Steve Beshear says now's the time for Kentucky to act on approving expanded gambling, a day after Ohio voters approved casinos in four cities.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Gov. Steve Beshear says now's the time for
Kentucky to act on approving expanded gambling, a day after Ohio
voters approved casinos in four cities.
Beshear says Ohio residents are going to be reaping the benefits
of thousands of new jobs and millions in new tax dollars. Beshear
says the state "can't afford to wait any longer" on the issue,
claiming it could lead to immediate economic benefits in Kentucky.
Kentucky already allows gambling on a state lotto, bingo and
horse racing. But Beshear has been a staunch advocate of legalizing
additional forms of gambling, such as video gambling machines at
horse racing tracks.
A gambling measure cleared the Kentucky House earlier this year,
before stalling in the state Senate.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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it will pass soem day they want it go ahead because they get what they want I dont care do it and shut up
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The lottery pays for education. It might be stupid, but it is the financial force behind state schools. Also, does everyone in the state believe that no person can control their spending at a casino. If that's the case, I don't see how people can control their spending anywhere. I want a new tv but I can't afford it; therefore, I don't do it. I want to spend no more than $30 at a craps table because I can't go over that much. It's ablou self-control.
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Maybe we should expand gambling. Especially since the failure of horse racing and the lottery has taught us nothing. All states that depend on gambling revenue for supporting essential programs have always come up short. It profits no one but the gambling industry and greedy politicians. But apparently we have to participate in our states destruction before anyone will learn their lessons.
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