Election Results on State Gambling Questions
Here’s a quick update on the post I did regarding gambling issues on the 2008 election ballot in several states.
Missouri — Proposition A passed and with its approval lifted the ” no more than $500 in losses every two-hours” spending limit imposed on casino players.
Ohio — No casino for my friends in Ohio. Steve Wynn sighs with relief.
In other state news –
An initiative in Colorado passed with the result allowing state casinos to remain open 24/7 while also lifting the maximum bet or play to $100 (it was $5!) and permitting roulette and craps to be added to the list of games offered in Colorado casinos.
Also, in Maryland, voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment awarding the addition of 15,000 slot machines to five locations in the State – in Anne Arundel, Cecil and Worcester counties, Baltimore City and on state-owned property in Rocky Gap State Park in western Maryland.
In Maine, voters said no to a proposed new casino for the southern part of the state and in Massachusetts, voters approved a ban on dog-racing in the state.
Related posts:
- Gambling and The Election, Part 2: Gaming Issues in Ohio and Missouri Will Be Decided
- Gambling and The Election, Part One: Want to Know Who’ll Win? Ask Kenny Rogers
- Busted — Nevada Posts Big Drop in October Gambling Revenue
- Las Vegas, Atlantic City Gambling Revenues Show Continued Downward Trend
- Arizona Casino Revenue Falls in Third Quarter
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