Casino Issue In Maine Could Come Down To A Few Votes

In most states where there are casino questions on the November ballot, the polls indicate that people are in favor of the expanded gambling. That is not the case, however, in Maine.

That is not to say that the majority is against casino expansion in the state. It just means that the voters of the state will have to think long and hard before they enter the voting booths next week.

Polls indicate that there is an almost equal divide between voters who want the casino expansion and those who oppose it. The decision on whether to allow the expansion could come down to just a handful of voters.

The interesting part of the results that were released on Monday is that it is the conservatives that are leaning towards approving the new casino.

"The folks who have an issue morally I think now are really seeing that there is a moral issue to good jobs and good opportunities, and that's exciting for us," said Pat LaMarche, spokeswoman for the Vote Yes on 2 committee.

In other states, casino questions are also being asked. The polling numbers are not as close as they are in Maine. Most of the other states have likely voters leaning towards approving the expanded gambling options.

October 28, 2008
Posted By Larry Rutherford
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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