Measure to create Gaming Commission doesn't win over Alaskans
Published Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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Stumble It!ANCHORAGE -- A ballot measure that would create a Gaming Commission was lagging Tuesday.
With 70 percent of the vote counted, the initiative was losing with more than 62 percent of voters rejecting it.
The commission could expand gambling by allowing slot machines, poker rooms, lotteries or any form of waging game.
The seven-member commission would be created within the state Department of Revenue under Ballot Measure 1.
Only legislators now have authority to expand gambling.
Supporters say allowing more gambling will attract tourists and keep revenue within Alaska that is now going to Nevada or online gambling sites.
Opponents contend gambling can lead to societal ills such as child neglect, divorce, bankruptcies and debt-driven crimes.
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Opponents contend gambling can lead to societal ills such as child neglect, divorce, bankruptcies and debt-driven crimes.
So can unemployment..All of these dirges of society can not be blamed on or linked to "legal gambling." All of these things are a problem today in Alaska, and every state of the union. You can blame it on lots of things, not just gambling!!
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