Connecticut Casinos Could Go To Twenty Four Hour Bar Service

Different states are coming up with different ways to deal with the struggling economy. In most states, casino gambling has become a central part of lawmakers' efforts.

In the state of Connecticut there are two of the most well known casino resorts in the country. The Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods are primary vacation locations, but they still are experiencing a slowdown in business.

Lawmakers are trying to give these two resorts as much help as they can. A new proposal by Governor M. Jodi Rell would allow the casinos to offer alcohol sales around the clock. That would be a major change from the current laws that are in place.

Currently the casinos can sell liquor until 1:00 AM on weekdays and 2:00 AM on the weekends. The new proposal would bring an estimated $5 million additionally to the state. Even with the numbers, there are many who oppose twenty four hour liquor sales.

Senators Edith Prague and Andrea Stillman have both voiced their concerns over bringing full time drinking to a place where gambling is offered. Others have said that they do not support the idea that revenue must be created at any cost.

In the past year Connecticut's two major casinos have seen a sharp decrease in revenue. That has affected how much money the state receives from the casinos. The twenty four hour alcohol proposal is just one of several that are being discussed.

March 1, 2009
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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