Mississippi Vows to Keep Casinos Running Unlike NJ

A key lawmaker says if Mississippi ever faces a severe state budget crunch, he doesn't want gambling casinos in this state to face the same forced shutdowns that New Jersey casino gambling halls experienced this week.

Rep. Bobby Moak, D-Bogue Chitto, says he'll propose a bill that would allow the Mississippi Gaming Commission to keep operating and, by extension, the casinos to stay open, if this state ever has to shut down government.

"We need to do some legislation so we don't become embarrassed like New Jersey," said Moak, chairman of the state House Gaming Committee.

Much of New Jersey's government shut down for several days because of a political clash that left the state without a budget. Atlantic City casinos also were forced to close because New Jersey gambling law requires state regulators to be on site when gambling is taking place.

July 8, 2006
Posted By Terry Goodwin
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