Casino Gold Attracting Rockaway Beach Leaders
For Missouri, the plan is to hire a wealthy casino owner and ask him to spend millions of dollars in state money convincing the state voters to allow gambling in tiny Taney County river town.
Apparently, this is what Rockaway Beach city leaders tout as progress. So enthralled by the false lure of casino gold are they, that despite continued opposition in southwest Missouri, the city is planning to try again to convince state voters to approve a constitutional amendment to allow gambling in the quaint but economically depressed town.
The new chosen savior, Detroit businessman and casino magnate Don Barden, has a track record of success. Good for him. He might be willing to fund a statewide campaign because if he wins the personal payoff is too huge to ignore. With all the amazing economic development occurring in our part of the state, from Branson Landing to Springfield's continued downtown redevelopment, surely Rockaway Beach leaders can find a way to ride the wave of success without having to turn to casino based gambling.
From its potential as a premier trout fishing destination to the quiet alternative it can provide travelers seeking an escape from Branson's glitz and noise, Rockaway Beach has options.
July 28, 2006
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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