Push For Slots Begins In Indiana....

Dante · Sep 28, 2003

Racing leaders in Indiana and one of the state's top politicians are teaming up to try and bring up to 10,000 slot machines to the state's racetracks and off-track betting facilities.

Rep. Bill Crawford and the Indiana Horse Racing and Breeding Coalition are hoping to get a bill to approve expanded gaming in the state through the state legislature in its next session.

Crawford, who said 10,000 slots may be to many, believes the devices are the answer to the state's economic problems.

Lawmakers last year estimated slots could bring in $62 million to $100 million in revenue to the state. Local governments would receive an additional $62 million to $100 million.

Eddie Martin Jr., chairman of the coalition, said all Indiana racing entities have come together for the plan, including Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs.@@

Dante · Sep 28, 2003

we need more states to PUSh for things like this send a message to the damn pompass senators gambling is HERE to stay

bucsfan67 · Sep 28, 2003

WE HERE IN INDIANA LOVES US SOME GAMBLING....

BeverlyHillsBookie · Sep 28, 2003

Do you think that all residents think the same way about this? That the positives are going to outweigh the negatives. It will create more jobs, even though they're just slot machines, they need to be attended to; more people going for the action, which means more revenue. Hope everything works out to the liking of everyone.
Just my two cents.
Justin
-BHB

FairWarning · Sep 28, 2003

They better because if the Indian casino in New Buffalo, Mi ever gets built (right across state line from Indiana), the casinos in Michigan City and Gary Indiana will draw flies. Good luck since Indiana is a very conservative state. It was one of the last states to have a lottery.