November 4, 200916 yr For selfish reasons I wanted this to fail. I wish more people would just step up and say that. Most are giving incorrect facts or assumptions when there's a personal or moral reason they wished it failed. I can certainly respect that.
November 4, 200916 yr The casino would also only pay a 33% tax rate, which is much lower than other states. Ohio will lose if casino issue passes Even when Ohioans get it right they get it wrong. Unbelievable. They would have easily got $500M for each license. Hopefully Kentucky is smart enough to vote it in and collect large amounts for the licenses.
November 4, 200916 yr I wish more people would just step up and say that. Most are giving incorrect facts or assumptions when there's a personal or moral reason they wished it failed. I can certainly respect that.I just don't want to lose our horse racing industry. I have no issues whatsoever with gambling. And if Kentucky would pull their head out of their rear and pass a similar bill then I would be all for it.
November 4, 200916 yr I just don't want to lose our horse racing industry. I have no issues whatsoever with gambling. And if Kentucky would pull their head out of their rear and pass a similar bill then I would be all for it. Casino gambling is needed for Turfway Park to have a level playing field with neighboring states, said President and CEO Bob Elliston. "Kentucky is completely out of step with the states we compete with," Elliston said. The Kentucky horse racing industry competes with 12 states, and before Ohio passed its casino gambling amendment, 11 of those 12 supplemented their racing with casinos. Ohio is now the 12th to have casino gambling. "I'm not surprised by the outcome," Elliston said http://nky.cincinnati.com/article/C2/20091104/NEWS/911040347/-1/recorder/Ohio+casinos+may+push+issue+to+Ky. It's probably too late.
November 4, 200916 yr I just don't want to lose our horse racing industry. I have no issues whatsoever with gambling. And if Kentucky would pull their head out of their rear and pass a similar bill then I would be all for it. What we all need to remember is that it is not Kentucky it is the Kentucky Republican Party. Richard Williams and the rest of the "Posse" ar the morons that are against it. If you want it in get rid of Dick Williams he is a loser and will continue to ruin the State of Kentucky.
November 4, 200916 yr What we all need to remember is that it is not Kentucky it is the Kentucky Republican Party. Richard Williams and the rest of the "Posse" ar the morons that are against it. If you want it in get rid of Dick Williams he is a loser and will continue to ruin the State of Kentucky. I will never vote for another Republican in Kentucky until gambling is passed. I have voted mostly Republican for over 10 years.
November 4, 200916 yr What we all need to remember is that it is not Kentucky it is the Kentucky Republican Party. Richard Williams and the rest of the "Posse" ar the morons that are against it. If you want it in get rid of Dick Williams he is a loser and will continue to ruin the State of Kentucky. David . . .
November 4, 200916 yr If you’re against casinos because of morality, well you might as well be against everything associated with risk like the stock market or starting a business etc., life is a gamble. Also this state has been built on Bourbon and gambling, not necessarily in that order. You can’t charge $500 million for a gaming license and 40% tax anymore because the market is saturated. If Ohio or KY would have been one of the first to start casino style gambling, then they could have charged more but now we are surrounded by casinos. Also the more over-head a company has the more they would charge for food, drink, entertainment. Also the slots would be “tighter” the table minimums would be higher and that is when you start having the social problems that come with gambling. Greed is what causes the social ills, be it by the State, the casino operator, or the players. I want casinos, not for the money it would bring to the state (can they really be trusted to put it to good use?), but because that is what I enjoy to do with my entertainment dollar. Going to a casino, more specifically a Las Vegas style casino is a very good time, better if you win, but still enjoyable.
November 4, 200916 yr That's great & all, but I don't think you answered his question. I'd also like to know what negative aspects a casino brings to a city / state. And, do you think casinos bring any benefits at all? Check out one of the other threads on this topic that has been discussed before.
November 4, 200916 yr Casino gambling is needed for Turfway Park to have a level playing field with neighboring states, said President and CEO Bob Elliston. "Kentucky is completely out of step with the states we compete with," Elliston said. The Kentucky horse racing industry competes with 12 states, and before Ohio passed its casino gambling amendment, 11 of those 12 supplemented their racing with casinos. Ohio is now the 12th to have casino gambling. "I'm not surprised by the outcome," Elliston said http://nky.cincinnati.com/article/C2/20091104/NEWS/911040347/-1/recorder/Ohio+casinos+may+push+issue+to+Ky. It's probably too late. Now over in the Private and Public School thread, we have been told over and over and over that leveling the playing field is a BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDDDDDDD thing.
November 4, 200916 yr Author Check out one of the other threads on this topic that has been discussed before. You don't have to time to post your opinions & instead are going to make me search for them? :idunno:
November 4, 200916 yr Author Now over in the Private and Public School thread, we have been told over and over and over that leveling the playing field is a BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDDDDDDD thing. Apples & oranges, but a valiant effort.
November 4, 200916 yr :lol: Terry Meiners status Facebook update: Ohio just bought the u in our name to use as their new lucky gambling horseshoe. Welcome to Kentcky, where the 14th century never ends.
November 5, 200916 yr David WIlliams is to blame. He has set this state back 20 years. How long are we going to allow a guy from a district of 10 people run the state?
November 5, 200916 yr Author David WIlliams is to blame. He has set this state back 20 years. How long are we going to allow a guy from a district of 10 people run the state? I can't recall. Is David Williams the same guy who is responsible for the keg tagging in Lexington?
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