Third Casino Approved By Voters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The war that has been going on regarding the expansion to a third casino in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has come to an end. After all of the advertising was complete, voters went to the polls.

The outcome was what will soon be the addition of a third casino in the area. Voters approved the third casino on Saturday at the polls.

Pinnacle Entertainment is the beneficiary of the vote. The issue has caused quite a stir in Louisiana, where both sides spent much money trying to convince voters to vote one way or the other.

The result follows a pattern that is currently sweeping through the United States. Voters almost everywhere are realizing the advantages of casino gambling. The expansion throughout the country is creating jobs. It also is bringing in additional revenue to state budgets, a perk that is desperately needed in these tough economic times.

The vote on Saturday will now allow Pinnacle to move forward with their plans. They are building a hotel, a tennis club, a spa, an equestrian area, condos, shops, and a 250 acre golf course, in addition to the new casino.

February 10, 2008
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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