Will Cleveland Deal On New Casino?
Louis Beck, the man who wants to build a slot machine parlor and hotel downtown at Broadway Commons, is ready to gamble $2 million to ensure Cincinnati is dealt in as a potential site for gambling. Two gambling ballot initiatives are under consideration by the Ohio Attorney General's Office - Beck's (which would name Cincinnati as a site for a slots parlor), and one by a group of Cleveland business interests, called Learn and Earn (which would not allow a site in Cincinnati).
Voters in November would have the final say on slot machines in Ohio if one, or more, of those initiatives is approved for a statewide referendum. Beck, a banker and hotelier, said Monday that he has offered to pay all expenses related to getting an initiative on the ballot if the Cleveland group embraces the idea of gambling in Cincinnati. Beck said a drive to collect signatures and related expenses would cost about $2 million. His group plans to collect 500,000 signatures, because some are sure to be disqualified. "We've made the offer for them to join our ballot initiative," Beck said. "There's no logical reason to exclude Cincinnati. "
May 17, 2006
Posted By Bob Hartman
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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