It is alleged that a group close to Governor Coumo has received a couple of million dollars from parties interested in gambling even as the Legislature approved a constitutional amendment to allow privately owned casinos in New York.<\/p>\n
The amendment has to be approved by lawmakers and then voters to make it operative. If finally approved, we may soon see seven full-scale privately owned casinos in New York State worth billions of dollars.<\/p>\n
Not surprisingly, Albany is rumored to be the city likely to be benefited by the new amendment. The capital city of New York State has a thriving night life. After all, it has a favorable geographical location. It is equidistant between Montreal and New York City and also in close proximity to Buffalo and Boston.<\/p>\n
Politically, casino interests leave no stone unturned to have their way. It is reported that gambling companies, casinos, and Indian tribes fund heavily to federal candidates.<\/p>\n
But Mr.Cuomo has disputed he was influenced by money from the gambling industry \u2013 even though he has said in a speech earlier that his support to legalize gambling is for the jobs that casino industry can generate.<\/p>\n
Legalized casinos and gambling are hot topics in the State of Texas. Budgetary shortfall has forced the state senator to ask his legislators to consider a gaming bill that can generate potential revenue to avert cuts in spending in health care and education.<\/p>\n
But there are obstacles in the way. According to a study, nobody has been able to bring a concrete plan that convinces that gambling and casinos will benefit everybody in the Texas counties.<\/p>\n
Second, anti-gaming forces have a strong say in Texas. They have been controlling key committee positions for the past number of years.<\/p>\n
The general consensus is a gaming referendum will pass. That is because the public in Texas want gaming and casinos in their state.<\/p>\n
They have a strong reason too. Every year Texans spend close to $2.5 billion in casinos and gambling in other states. Surely they feel this money, if spent in their own state, can boost businesses.<\/p>\n
As recently as April this year parents in Taunton were concerned that a tribal casino is likely to come up near East Taunton Elementary School. They were apprehensive that a surge in traffic will pose risks of accidents as well as have an adverse effect on the quality of life.<\/p>\n
Things aren\u2019t decided as the debate rages on various issues. Some people feel the dangers are overstated as the school as per them is set way off.<\/p>\n
Those against gambling have other worries. They feel with casinos in the neighborhood, the character of the locality will undergo a paradigm shift. Traditionally, the area is known to be a closely knit community.<\/p>\n
But the talk in recent weeks is revolved around whether Taunton will soon have full-fledged gambling. The lure is new jobs and the potential of millions of dollars to rake in.<\/p>\n
Everybody is keeping their fingers crossed. The discussions will be hot and will justify on whether the economy should rebuild on casinos and gambling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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