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Voters and politicians in Ohio used to slap down attempts to expand gambling in their state. But last week, many cheered as demolition crews razed an old auto-parts plant in Columbus to make way for a new casino.
Facing high unemployment and the aftermath of a $3.2 billion state-budget shortfall, Ohioans voted to allow casinos in November. Gov. Ted Strickland dropped his longtime opposition to video lottery machines, proposing to add them to racetracks to generate new tax revenue.
It was a smart move by Ohio since the surrounding states all have gambling,makes sense to keep Ohioians in the state then to have them cram WVA coffers.On top of the generation of new revenue it creates some jobs,it was a no brainer.
Voters and politicians in Ohio used to slap down attempts to expand gambling in their state. But last week, many cheered as demolition crews razed an old auto-parts plant in Columbus to make way for a new casino.
Facing high unemployment and the aftermath of a $3.2 billion state-budget shortfall, Ohioans voted to allow casinos in November. Gov. Ted Strickland dropped his longtime opposition to video lottery machines, proposing to add them to racetracks to generate new tax revenue.
Voters and politicians in Ohio used to slap down attempts to expand gambling in their state. But last week, many cheered as demolition crews razed an old auto-parts plant in Columbus to make way for a new casino.
Facing high unemployment and the aftermath of a $3.2 billion state-budget shortfall, Ohioans voted to allow casinos in November. Gov. Ted Strickland dropped his longtime opposition to video lottery machines, proposing to add them to racetracks to generate new tax revenue.
Desperation can cause even the most loyal Fundamentalist to abandon their so-called values.
Welcome. Be sure to tip the waitresses and dealers! Play poker!!
Beleive it or not i go to play Poker. Love Osheas and the mirage poker rooms. First trip since city center has opened. Also Seeing KA, donnie and MArie and Mystere.
Might try the golden nuggest poker room.
I tip everyone they deserve it.
States need to stop legislating morality altogether.
I wish TX would legalize gambling!
that will never happen. louisiana spends a lot of money to make sure that does not happen.
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