Casino War 2006 - Sides Exchange Words During Campaign
U. S. Sen. George Voinovich (R. , Ohio), Attorney General Jim Petro, Auditor Betty Montgomery, and other opponents of expanded gambling in Ohio yesterday launched their countercampaign. They said they will use knowledge to fight what they estimate will be a $12 million to $15 million campaign by racetracks and casino operators to woo voters to approve slot machines now and open the door for casino-style table games later. "Do not be fooled," said Ms. Montgomery.
"Learn and Earn's latest proposal, the one that seems to be the consensus proposal of differing gambling interests, is not an economic development tool. "None of the revenue goes to state coffers. None addresses Ohio's budget problems. Certainly, none will give tax reductions to the citizens of the state of Ohio. "A coalition of Ohio's seven racetracks and Cleveland developers, Learn and Earn is circulating petitions for a Nov. 7 ballot issue.
May 12, 2006
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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