Lagging Lottery Sales Could Lead To Expanded Gambling In Florida

The lottery is a form of gambling that almost every state finds acceptable. Mostly due to the large amount of revenue dollars that come from the lottery, the gambling aspect is overlooked by politicians.

What is happening this year could lead to some interesting Legislature discussions. Lottery sales are down, and it does not appear they are going to reach expectations.

With the state relying heavily on money from lottery gambling, trouble could be ahead in the battle to balance the budget. This factor could lead to another change politicians have been kicking around. Expanded casino gambling.

If the state is going to lose money it had counted on through the lottery, then it seems only logical that politicians in the state will do what they are prone to do in times of crisis. Forget their morals and work on balancing the budget.

The solution to that problem could lie in casino gambling. When Governor Crist signed a compact with the Seminole Indians, giving them the rights to Vegas style slots, blackjack, and baccarat, several politicians in the state were upset. Their ego says they should have been involved in the decision making process.

The only way to get back at Crist, will be to pass laws allowing expanded casino gambling throughout the state. That would leave Crists' compact with the Seminoles as void. It would also help solve some of the state's financial problems.

April 13, 2008
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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