Vermont Ignoring State Auditor's Advice To Add Casino Gambling

The state auditor thinks it is a good idea. So do the people of Killington, Vermont. Neither parties, however, have been able to convince lawmakers that a casino resort would be beneficial to the town.

"I have attached a candid list of items that need consideration, sooner rather than later...Consider a state-owned casino in a resort area like Killington, with net profits directly to roads, bridges, and infrastructure," wrote Auditor Thomas Salmon.

Bill Bauer is the Chairman of the Killington Economic Development and Tourism Commission, and he too, echoes the sentiments of Salmon. Bauer believes something has got to be done about the economy in his town.

"Here in Killington, we don't care about the gambling revenue, we just want bodies in our town. If we can fill the beds and the restaurants, that's all we're trying to get out of it," said Bauer.

There are the usual groups that feel that improving the economy for residents of Vermont is not as important as keeping the gambling out. Lawmakers have been slow to adopt the plan.

There has not been strong support from lawmakers involving building a new casino resort, but that could change. house Speaker Shap Smith is planning on speaking to Salmon about his recommendations.

January 20, 2009
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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