Gambling Issue Takes Center Stage In Texas Legislature Wednesday

All of the Bills that are being considered in the Texas Legislature were put on the table on Wednesday for people to debate. There were both proponents and opponents of casino gambling present and many testified to what casino resorts would mean for the state.

"We oppose the expansion of gambling because it's really a predatory business practice," said Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas member Stephen Reeves.

There were many in attendance that felt the same as Reeves, but the other side of the argument was also well represented. Sheldon Adelson, Chief Executive of the Las Vegas Sands Corp., knows a thing or two about casino resorts. and he believes Texas would be a great location for major casinos.

Others looked at it from a strictly financial point of view, and they concluded that in these tough times, casino resorts could be highly beneficial to Texas.

"Texas is going to need money now and in the future, and this is just one way to keep money that's leaving the state right now," said Alabama-Coushatta Tribe member Carlos Bullock.

Several of the plans that are being proposed would allow for resorts with convention space. This, some lawmakers believe, would help lure bigger business conventions to the area and help improve the economy.

April 9, 2009
Posted By April Gardner
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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