Board of Health Rejects Idea of Casino in Toronto
Posted By: Michelle Rosa
11/20/2012
More negative talk about the possibility of having a casino in Toronto.
Councillor Joe Mihevc introduced a motion that the OLG shouldn't be invited to expand gambling in Toronto and the city's Board of Health agreed.
Members voted 9 to 1 in favour of the motion and rejected the idea of a casino complex, mainly because it would lead to a rise in problem gambling and addiction.
Councillor Mihevc cited a report by the medical officer health, Dr. David McKeown, that stated a gambling facility would present far too many health risks to the GTA.
That report makes suggestsions in the event that we do get a casino such as not allowing ATM's on the gambling floor, slowing down the speed of play on slot machines, and not serving alcohol. There were ten recommendations altogether, but the Canadian Gaming Association thinks they are misguided and could even be counter-productive.
Just hours before the vote, the chief executive of Caesars Entertainment urged torontonians not to vote against a casino because of social concerns, including addiction.
http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10468299
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