Election Results on State Gambling Questions

Posted by C.C. Royal, November 5th, 2008

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.