Gambling coming to NY

[ScottySkis]

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=NEWS12

I think this is good for NY state and residents.

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[ScottySkis]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/11/06/ny-voters-ok-private-casinos/3450951/

[h=2]The referendum alters the state constitution to allow up to seven non-Indian casinos across the state.[/h]

(Photo: Robert F. Bukaty, AP)
[h=3]Story Highlights[/h]

• Gov. Andrew Cuomo backed proposal
• Opponents question economic impact
• Casino companies planning to build resorts

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ALBANY, N.Y. — After voters gave their approval Tuesday, New York will be betting on casinos to revive a struggling upstate economy.
The proposition, which passed overwhelming with 57% of the vote, will mean New York will add up to seven casinos in a state that already has nine racetracks with video-lottery terminals and five Native American casinos.
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STORY: Atlantic City casinos losing to Pa.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state has room for

 

[Warp Daddy]

Sad day for NYS ,especially for the people (and their families ). who are unable to control compulsive gambling and others who are at risk.

 

[spring_mountain_high]

Sad day for NYS ,especially for the people (and their families ). who are unable to control compulsive gambling and others who are at risk.

partially agree, but also believe we shouldn't be crafting policy simply to protect a scant few people from themselves...it doesn't make sense to not allow anyone to gamble because a tiny fraction of people are compulsive gamblers...to me it's like saying alcohol should be illegal because a few people abuse it...why should a few bad apples ruin it for everyone? /eric stratton, rush chairman, damn glad to meet you

 

[dmc]

If it was a nasty gambling only thing I'd agree but casinos these days are not just about gambling...
Shows... Food... Attractions...

I can see all sides..

 

[ScottySkis]

I think it is good because we need jobs in the Cats.

And I know people who are hooked and take buses to AC and CT so this a fact of life.

 

[Warp Daddy]

It is a difficult issue , i certainly understand and empathize with the NEED for employment in depressed regions and i also get the tourism impact and the fact that you can't protect a fool from their destiny .


We have several casinos in our "relative region " already and frankly the area has not upscaled as a result ...so i am of the school TRY something else that neither hurts some folks nor attracts SOME issues . While many enjoy this activity and that is fine and most are strictly having an evenings fun there are some downside effects that are not that great .

Call me an idealist or a damn fool but there has to be better alternatives .....just sayin

 

[jack97]

.......... but casinos these days are not just about gambling...
Shows... Food... Attractions...

Maybe i'm addicted to stuff like this....

 

[JimG.]

If it was a nasty gambling only thing I'd agree but casinos these days are not just about gambling...
Shows... Food... Attractions...

and employment.

 

[snoseek]

Employment is employment and right now just about anything that creates jobs and doesn't completely waste the land is good in my book. also there's substantial tax revenue generated right?

 

[dmc]

Hookers gotta work...

 

[drjeff]

Employment is employment and right now just about anything that creates jobs and doesn't completely waste the land is good in my book. also there's substantial tax revenue generated right?

In CT the tax revenue that Foxwoods and Moghegan Sun generate off of slot revenues is about 300 million annually into the general fund for the elected folks in Hartford to spend.

Personally as a non gambler who lives about 30 minutes away from them, I love them! I probably between an annual convention and the fun of playing in a 3 day member guest golf tournament at foxwoods and a few date nights with my wife at either one of the casino's go to them 10-12 days a year and really enjoy all the dining and entertainment options they provide.

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[dmc]

I've been to Moghegan Sun a couple of times for concerts... It's nice... i don't gamble..
But it's cool to go there and eat and see a concert..

 

[Geoff]

Wow. A page and a half with no comment that Wall Street is in New York. They've had legalized gambling forever.

 

[ScottySkis]

Wow. A page and a half with no comment that Wall Street is in New York. They've had legalized g ambling forever.

True for the rich now we have it for everyone.

 

[wa-loaf]

Now you have to find a place to put them. Almost all the proposed casinos in MA have been voted down by the towns. Everyone wants one, but in someone else's town. Good luck with nine, three can't find a home in MA yet. Not to mention if every state has a bunch of casino's it kind of dilutes the pool.

 

[ScottySkis]

Now you have to find a place to put them. Almost all the proposed casinos in MA have been voted down by the towns. Everyone wants one, but in someone else's town. Good luck with nine, three can't find a home in MA yet. Not to mention if every state has a bunch of casino's it kind of dilutes the pool.

I think it is going into old hotels that are dying in the Catskills.

 

[Warp Daddy]

They are NOT going to be any more up here. Although A.Bay wanted one but that isn't in the cards . My guess :the Cats will get the action and perhaps SW nys

 

[steamboat1]

Coney Island; the next Atlantic City.

 

[steamboat1]

True for the rich now we have it for everyone.

Not true. Just about everyone is invested in the stock market in one way or the other.