Huntington, WV's Herald Dispatch ran the following editorial Ky. must decide how far into the gambling race it is willing to go. According to the article Kenucky's Governor Steve Beshear wants his state to join the likes of Indiana and West Virginia and begin to allow casino style gaming. The Kentucky Legislature is considering a constitutional amendment to permit casino gambling in the state. A proposal by Gov Beshear would allow up to 12 casinos to open up, but some other proposals making their rounds in the House of Representatives would further restrict these numbers.
It is obviously a heated issue, and being hotly debated in the state that brings us the world-famous Kentucky Derby. : ) Some officials have expressed various objections ranging from the ills of gambling and also, questioning the potential benefits and beneficiaries.
BUT, I think the article states it best with the following passage: "...a significant expansion of casinos in Kentucky would be another step in the ongoing arms race that government-sanctioned gambling has become. Each time one state gets more gambling, neighboring states must up the ante." Emphasis added, especially for the line "ongoing arms race" which is what this whole state gambling competition has become. How true...how true... I'd credit the author if it were listed, but the link'll have to do.
I wish the Bluegrass State luck in their endeavors, whichever direction ultimately they decide to go after all the debate ends. I'm not a resident...their's is not my fight...and either way I wouldn't be playing there anyway. I've got way too many options here in the Mountain State.
Regards,
cheer_dad
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