Cincinnati Trying To Ride Shoulders of Kentucky Gambling Expansion

Lawmakers have been contemplating several options for expanded gambling in Kentucky. If the gambling is approved, the city of Cincinnati is concerned it will hurt their economy.

One of the areas that could receive a casino is on the other side of the river from Cincinnati, in Kentucky. If that occurs, the people of Cincinnati are concerned that their economy will be compromised.

City Councilman Jeff Berding has come up with what he believes could be a solution to the problem. He has asked the Ohio General Assembly to allow an amendment to be put on the ballot in November. The basis of the amendment would be the state of Ohio would allow casino gambling in counties where the neighboring state has legalized gambling.

"The approval of casinos in Northern Kentucky is a direct economic threat to the city of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. The city of Cincinnati stands to lose millions of dollars in future economic development as a result of a casino across the river," said Berding.

The new casino in Kentucky is estimated to generate a lot of money. Most of that income would come from tourism dollars of people just over the river in Cincinnati.

The chances of Berding's proposal actually being approved is slim, but he is still pushing forward with the idea.

March 6, 2008
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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