In presenting arguments supporting Slot Barns, proponents carefully select the 'cause(s)' that will be enhanced.
In the case of Massachusetts, a great deal of telephone polling was conducted to determine "Destination Resort Casinos" was highly marketable, instead of the reality of the Slot Barns that will be constructed and Public Education was proclaimed the beneficiary, educators were among the first to endorse Predatory Gambling. Educators then become willing cheerleaders. After all, how could you oppose PUBLIC EDUCATION? A very successful ploy in Massachusetts.
In Illinois, NON-PROFITS - CHARITIES are the recipients which creates an interesting conundrum. Those services needed to provide services to the Gambling Addicted become more needed, creating an escalating downward spiral of co-dependency.
Officials: Casino Revenues Dropping
AURORA, Ill. (WBBM) – Illinois Gaming officials say casino revenues have fallen about 32 percent in three years.
As WBBM Newsradio 780’s Bob Conway reports, Aurora and Elgin have seen lower tax revenue over the last few years, and Aurora city spokesman Kevin Stahr says the city has been forced to end capital improvement projects.
Nonprofit groups in Elgin that have funding linked to the local riverboat casino have seen less money. Officials blame about 20 percent of the drop in casino revenue on the statewide smoking ban. The rest is because of the economic downturn.
Elgin’s $26.8 million in casino proceeds in 2008 fell to $22.15 million the next year.
In the case of Massachusetts, a great deal of telephone polling was conducted to determine "Destination Resort Casinos" was highly marketable, instead of the reality of the Slot Barns that will be constructed and Public Education was proclaimed the beneficiary, educators were among the first to endorse Predatory Gambling. Educators then become willing cheerleaders. After all, how could you oppose PUBLIC EDUCATION? A very successful ploy in Massachusetts.
In Illinois, NON-PROFITS - CHARITIES are the recipients which creates an interesting conundrum. Those services needed to provide services to the Gambling Addicted become more needed, creating an escalating downward spiral of co-dependency.
Officials: Casino Revenues Dropping
AURORA, Ill. (WBBM) – Illinois Gaming officials say casino revenues have fallen about 32 percent in three years.
As WBBM Newsradio 780’s Bob Conway reports, Aurora and Elgin have seen lower tax revenue over the last few years, and Aurora city spokesman Kevin Stahr says the city has been forced to end capital improvement projects.
Nonprofit groups in Elgin that have funding linked to the local riverboat casino have seen less money. Officials blame about 20 percent of the drop in casino revenue on the statewide smoking ban. The rest is because of the economic downturn.
Elgin’s $26.8 million in casino proceeds in 2008 fell to $22.15 million the next year.
Maybe it's time for sensible fiscal policies and sustainable economic development.
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