“The governor continues to believe that expanded gambling would be bad for Ohio,” Strickland spokesman Keith Dailey said. However, Dailey added, “It would be unwise, and perhaps even inappropriate to not consider contrary arguments.”

There were those who took issue with his Keno position it’s hard to not argue that it could be a bit contradictory for Strickland to support one form of gambling, but I hope he does not support this casino effort, especially if there is any chance tax dollars would be used. Which I think we all agree, if this passes, would happen.

If he or anyone from my party or your party supports this latest attempt to bring gambling to Ohio, my position will remain consistent. It will be interesting to see if their’s does…I’m not sure if this issue alone would be enough to make people switch their support to Kaisch, it’s too early for me to start speculating as to the Governor’s race. A lot can happen between now and then.

Detroit has discovered the casinos did not save their economy, that if people don’t have money to spend, they aren’t going to gamble.
If there is a glut of casinos, which realistically for those who want to gamble here in Toledo, they have a variety of options that are not more than a few hours away, means that the casinos in operation and the new casinos will be fighting for a limited number of potential gamblers.
Then there is of course the increased social costs. Not even taking that into consideration, since I’m sure this issue will be debated many times over between now and November, gambling is not going to “save” this area, it’s probably not even going to generate a great deal of tourist dollars. Realistically the money spent could be better put to use in creating jobs that will actually make our area better/stronger/greener, etc. Since I’m fairly certain if this issue makes it on the ballot and voters approve it, the next step would be the gambling companies coming hat in hand to the State and the local governments looking for tax dollars/tax credits to build the casinos.
Now, if they want to make a pledge that any casino built in the state of Ohio should this pass will not include any requests for abatements/grants/land/living wage exclusions, etc., etc.? Then I’d be more supportive.

Kudos to you Miss Lisa Renee. You got it absolutely correct. Governor Strickland unfortunately has it WRONG. I hope John Kasich gets the job in 2010.

If there is a glut of casinos, which realistically for those who want to gamble here in Toledo, they have a variety of options that are not more than a few hours away, means that the casinos in operation and the new casinos will be fighting for a limited number of potential gamblers.

Then there is of course the increased social costs. Not even taking that into consideration, since I’m sure this issue will be debated many times over between now and November, gambling is not going to “save” this area, it’s probably not even going to generate a great deal of tourist dollars. Realistically the money spent could be better put to use in creating jobs that will actually make our area better/stronger/greener, etc. Since I’m fairly certain if this issue makes it on the ballot and voters approve it, the next step would be the gambling companies coming hat in hand to the State and the local governments looking for tax dollars/tax credits to build the casinos.

Now, if they want to make a pledge that any casino built in the state of Ohio should this pass will not include any requests for abatements/grants/land/living wage exclusions, etc., etc.? Then I’d be more supportive.

A riverboat at the new marina would draw a crowd, provide for start up capital for the Marina District and help revitalize an area of Toledo that has become blighted.

This time they are trying the strategy of putting casinos in large cities across the state to attract that vote.