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Old 06-08-2012, 08:16 PM
 
Location: Kaufman County, Texas
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Its the people of Texas and if they wish casino gambling they can put it on the ballot.Otherwsie it has come up and been rejected before.
To put an item on the ballot requires the Texas legislature. The issue comes up every session, and the bill never makes it out of committee... Believe me, I watch this like a hawk!
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Old 06-08-2012, 08:41 PM
 
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Most people (not even really that close) in Texas do not want wide-spread gambling. Simple answer .
Like this type of widespread gambling?

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Old 06-08-2012, 08:48 PM
 
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April 2001
House approves casinos / Lawmakers tentatively OK legalized gambling on 3 reservations, including Alabama-Coushatta land just north of Houston 04/25/2001 | Archives | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

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House lawmakers voted Tuesday to legalize gambling on three of the state's Native American reservations, a step supporters say helps make up for past injustices against Indians. The legislation given tentative approval would allow three federally recognized tribes - including the Alabama-Coushatta Indians, whose reservation is just 70 miles north of Houston - to run full-fledged casinos.
The bill passed 82-60, opposed largely by conservatives who oppose gambling. It will likely face a greater struggle in the Senate, where Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff opposes casinos in Texas.

Another roadblock is a possible veto by Gov. Rick Perry. Perry's spokeswoman, Kathy Walt, said the governor is opposed to the expansion of gambling in Texas.
The casino legislation would essentially end legal challenges to gambling in Texas dating back to 1993, when the Tigua Indians opened Speaking Rock Casino in El Paso. The Kickapoo Indians also operate the Lucky Eagle Pass Casino in Eagle Pass.

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Old 06-08-2012, 09:04 PM
 
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All that I found about Kickapoo casino is that they are part of the IGRA (federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act) and the other tribes weren't
I have no idea what that means.


June 2007
Cornyn ups ante against Kickapoo gambling - Houston Chronicle
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Old 06-08-2012, 09:34 PM
 
Location: Central Texas
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I imagine the casinos in Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma are big donors to their campaigns. As with pretty much all politicians, it's all about the money....they couldn't give a rat's a$$ about morals and ethics. It also doesnt matter if they have an R or a D, they all take the money and the only thing that would change would be the reason for not allowing it. Democrats controlled texas for many years up until the 90's, they had plenty of time to allow casinos. I've never been to the "casino" in eagle pass, but from what I've heard, I don't think the out of state casinos have anything to worry about. Which is why they will fight to keep it in its current crappy form and not allow it to expand.

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Old 06-08-2012, 09:45 PM
 
Location: Dallas, Texas
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The Republicans are certainly not why there aren't casinos in Texas. I mean they do preach about less big government intrusion. right?
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Old 06-09-2012, 06:53 AM
 
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The DFW area has plenty of access to casino gambling. Once you clear the Texas border going into Oklahoma on US75 (North Central Expressway), you'll have all the gambling you like, courtesy of the Chickasaw nation. If you're going north on I35, the 3rd largest casino in the United States is just on the other side of the Red River.
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Old 06-09-2012, 09:07 AM
 
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I imagine the casinos in Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma are big donors to their campaigns. As with pretty much all politicians, it's all about the money....they couldn't give a rat's a$$ about morals and ethics. It also doesnt matter if they have an R or a D, they all take the money and the only thing that would change would be the reason for not allowing it. Democrats controlled texas for many years up until the 90's, they had plenty of time to allow casinos. I've never been to the "casino" in eagle pass, but from what I've heard, I don't think the out of state casinos have anything to worry about. Which is why they will fight to keep it in its current crappy form and not allow it to expand.
Exactly!
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Old 06-09-2012, 09:18 AM
 
Location: San Antonio Texas
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The DFW area has plenty of access to casino gambling. Once you clear the Texas border going into Oklahoma on US75 (North Central Expressway), you'll have all the gambling you like, courtesy of the Chickasaw nation. If you're going north on I35, the 3rd largest casino in the United States is just on the other side of the Red River.

Do any of those casinos resemble Las Vegas casinos in any way? Every visit that I've made to an Indian casino has been disappointing since they usually lack roulette and/or craps. They are limited to slot machines and card games only. They also don't provide any complementary booze while playing. Last night, a friend told me that the kickapoo place CHARGES 50¢ per deal at the card games!
John cornyn looks like a giant putz.
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Old 06-09-2012, 10:33 AM
 
Location: Washington D.C. By way of Texas
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I imagine the casinos in Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma are big donors to their campaigns. As with pretty much all politicians, it's all about the money....they couldn't give a rat's a$$ about morals and ethics. It also doesnt matter if they have an R or a D, they all take the money and the only thing that would change would be the reason for not allowing it. Democrats controlled texas for many years up until the 90's, they had plenty of time to allow casinos. I've never been to the "casino" in eagle pass, but from what I've heard, I don't think the out of state casinos have anything to worry about. Which is why they will fight to keep it in its current crappy form and not allow it to expand.
Big time. The states of Oklahoma and Louisiana are hoping that Texans do not come to their senses.
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