I think so, but many don’t. LBBC has reasons for being against, I expect we’ll get into that, but I believe it would be a good thing for the commonwealth. I look at what it’s done for the State of Indiana and would love to see that happen for Kentucky. What’s your opinion?

Disagree with the poll, it is not a bad idea, it is a horrible idea.

 

We have a problem in this country already of people not being responsible and doing things that negatively affect the children of this state/country. Why is it a good idea to set up a GOVERNMENT approved program that will give another thing for parents to do and disregard the welfare of their children.

 

I have heard stories of people coming into charitable bingo halls and signing over their paychecks for that week and leaving without a cent to their name. All the time their children are on free lunch at home, come to school without the supplies they need, dirty clothing, etc, etc.

 

I see it all the time and it saddens me that this state would seriously consider adding another choice to continue and maybe even expand this problem.

Those that want to gamble will and if it's going to happen at least some good for Kentucky should come out of it. Maybe not the greatest of reasoning but I would rather see that revenue stay here then cross the river.

I think we're at that point where legalizing gambling in Kentucky isn't going to hurt anyone that hasn't found a way to gamble already. Kentucky might as well put their hand in the pot.

I think we're at that point where legalizing gambling in Kentucky isn't going to hurt anyone that hasn't found a way to gamble already. Kentucky might as well put their hand in the pot.

Disagree. In areas, that don't have easy access to a gaming industry except for the lottery and/or bingo, there is limited choices for them. I would assume people don't go to the local convenience store and drop $200 worth of or sign over their paycheck for lottery tickets.

 

Also, most charitable bingo halls are not open ALL THE TIME but have limited hours of operation. And for the most part, the charitable bingo halls see the money come DIRECTLY back into the county as it is a county/community charitable organization and not loss in the state revenue coffers.

Disagree with the poll, it is not a bad idea, it is a horrible idea.

 

We have a problem in this country already of people not being responsible and doing things that negatively affect the children of this state/country. Why is it a good idea to set up a GOVERNMENT approved program that will give another thing for parents to do and disregard the welfare of their children.

 

I have heard stories of people coming into charitable bingo halls and signing over their paychecks for that week and leaving without a cent to their name. All the time their children are on free lunch at home, come to school without the supplies they need, dirty clothing, etc, etc.

 

I see it all the time and it saddens me that this state would seriously consider adding another choice to continue and maybe even expand this problem.

But why should responsible people with self control not have the option just because some can't control themselves. Think of the good that can be done with the revenue.

But why should responsible people with self control not have the option just because some can't control themselves. Think of the good that can be done with the revenue.

I am not convince that government can wisely and efficiently spend money for the betterment of the country. Haven't seen that happening in DC alot and not sure Frankfort is any better. I don't have much confidence in politicians. Not meaning to insult anyone on here and would LOVE TO BE PROVEN WRONG.

 

I also think you will see an increase costs of problems associated with gambling, personal bankruptcy, and other social programs that will have to pick up the cost of these people who don't have self control.

 

On the first thing, that is just the way it is. Why can't a responsible driver not be allowed to drive fast, because some can't?

 

If it is a program that is a benefit to society, all for it. But it is not.

I am not convince that government can wisely and efficiently spend money for the betterment of the country. Haven't seen that happening in DC alot and not sure Frankfort is any better. I don't have much confidence in politicians. Not meaning to insult anyone on here and would LOVE TO BE PROVEN WRONG.

 

I also think you will see an increase costs of problems associated with gambling, personal bankruptcy, and other social programs that will have to pick up the cost of these people who don't have self control.

On the first thing, that is just the way it is. Why can't a responsible driver not be allowed to drive fast, because some can't?

 

If it is a program that is a benefit to society, all for it. But it is not.

That's what they said about Indiana when the decided to have it legalized. Haven’t heard much of it, have you?

Your driving scenario is a bad one IMO, totally different ramifications.

That's what they said about Indiana when the decided to have it legalized. Haven’t heard much of it, have you?

Your driving scenario is a bad one IMO, totally different ramifications.

How long has Indiana had it? I would assume that those would not be short term costs.

 

I think the driving scenario is similar. In both cases, you can see a family ruined.

I wouldn't be as much against it, if you had to prove that you had a job or a non-government funded source of income before you could gamble. I've just seen to many people at the store paying for food with food stamps, then plop down $100 for lottery tickets.

I think we're at that point where legalizing gambling in Kentucky isn't going to hurt anyone that hasn't found a way to gamble already. Kentucky might as well put their hand in the pot.

 

 

:thumb: I was against it for a while...but everyone who wants to gamble these days can gamble. I've changed my opinion...

I'd like to see it legalized but I'm a gambler. I've gambled for a good portion of my life and will continue too wether it is legalized in Kentucky or not. I've never put myself in a position to lose enough money to get into any kind of bad financial situation, I'm actually pretty tight with my money for a 22 year old. It would do good things for our state in my opinion.

Disagree. In areas, that don't have easy access to a gaming industry except for the lottery and/or bingo, there is limited choices for them. I would assume people don't go to the local convenience store and drop $200 worth of or sign over their paycheck for lottery tickets.

 

Also, most charitable bingo halls are not open ALL THE TIME but have limited hours of operation. And for the most part, the charitable bingo halls see the money come DIRECTLY back into the county as it is a county/community charitable organization and not loss in the state revenue coffers.

 

 

Gambling is legal in WVa. an Indiana, I live in rural EKY but can gamble at the OTB in Pikeville, the dog track in St. Albans, or go play cards at Ceaser's in Indiana or play charity Bingo or Texas Holdem at any number of Fire Depts in Ky.........not to mention the net..........

 

It is available to everyone, everywhere

Disagree. In areas, that don't have easy access to a gaming industry except for the lottery and/or bingo, there is limited choices for them. I would assume people don't go to the local convenience store and drop $200 worth of or sign over their paycheck for lottery tickets.

 

Just because an area doesn't have access to a legal means of gambling doesn't mean it doesn't happen. There are bookies and online casinos widely available to anyone in the state.

 

LBBC, I don't mean to single you out with this, so don't take it offensively. As a conservative, you advocate a free-market, capitalist economic system, where consumers chose to buy or not buy products in a market. Even better, you advocate trading stocks and commodities in the market, which can be just as much of a gamble as anything else, especially to someone who doesn't know a lot about it. Yet you want stringent government controls on monetary decisions relating to specific forms of "trading" i.e. casinos. As for the kids, can they not be equally hurt by parents who are frivolous spenders, take out sub-prime loans, accrue credit card debt or simply look for an easy way out in life? I guess what I am getting at is this: I think you are scapegoating a problem of irresponsibility to something you consider a vice, rather than attacking the problem at its core. The parent signing over his paycheck at a bingo hall may very well load up on any number of other things with that check that won't help their child one bit. With our economic system, which I believe you are an advocate of, this person could spend their money on mountains of chocolate, books, video games, car parts, etc. in lieu of bingo, but you aren't attacking it.

My thoughts on this are purely economic. I'm not a big gambler, but it sickens me to see literally millions of dollars of Kentucky money poured into the coffers of surrounding states.

 

If the concern is that it will cause hardship for those who shouldn't be gambling, I say it's not that it will be a new hardship. Those who gamble do so now. Maybe they buy lottery tickets, maybe they bingo, maybe they go to the track, maybe they cross a KY border to a casino. But, not everyone who gambles is irresponsible.

 

I doubt the horse-racing industry in KY will allow any more than slots at a track, so I don't see any widespread increase in gamblimg, IMO. Millions more will still go across the borders until we allow casinos of some sort. In which case, then you have jobs created and even more taxable revenue for Kentucky.

 

Right now, Kentuckians fund a healthy portion of several of it's neighbors state budgets.