Recession Forces Indiana Mayor To Consider Gambling Options

The recession is making lawmakers from all across the United States make some changes from their usual political strategies. many of these lawmakers are turning to casino gambling to try and recover some of the money needed to balance budgets.

The mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana is one of these politicians. He is now claiming that some form of gambling expansion is a possibility to help with the city's economy. It is a move that will draw much criticism from casino opponents.

Tom Henry says that it "would be irresponsible not to talk to individuals interested in potential gaming because of the revenue it could create to help us. Running the city requires us to constantly seek new ideas and new ways of doing things."

What continues to be amazing is the way these same politicians that once dismissed the idea of expanded gambling are now embracing the idea. It is a phenomenon that only a tough economy could have created.

Some even believe that the recession will lead to casino gambling in every state and in bigger doses. "With the economy the way it is, states are being forced to find any revenue they can. Casino gambling is the best option on the table, and the expansion of casinos in the United States has only just begun,' said observer Elliot Yblerly.

December 14, 2008
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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