Slots at Churchill Downs (?) and Other Venues in Kentucky? It Could Happen as Governor Steve Beshear Pitches Lawmakers
Here’s an ironic twist that I came across, while surfing the net recently.
Remember how Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear railed against the online gambling biz…saying it would corrupt minors? As if young kids would be playing poker online every day (instead of texting).
Right.
OK. Here is the twist.
Seems like Beshear wants to expand LEGALIZED gambling in his state.
He is lobbying legislators to pass laws that would allow racetracks in the bluegrass state to have slots.
Let me repeat this. It’s OK for adults to gamble…at his racetracks. But not online.
It’s all about money.
LOOK, I am all for freedom, online and in brick and mortar casinos.
I am all for slots.
But quit being a hypocrite, Governor.
This is all about money and generating revenue. Pure and simple.
Slots would bring in millions of dollars.
The revenue would also tremendously help an ailing horse racing industry. The racing industry in Kentucky is storied, but has come under some difficult economic times as the economy in the US has slipped.
The tracks have been pushing for new ways to help them stay financially viable.
So quit harping on online casinos, Mr. Beshear.
Last year,by the way, Beshear received national and international attention when he tried(unsuceesfully) to seize 141 online gambling domain names.
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Posted on January 21, 2010 by doclotto | Filed Under Gambling
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