What Do You Think? Should Casino Gambling Be Allowed in Georgia?
The question of whether or not to open up gambling in Georgia to help fund education will be asked on the Republican ballot in July. So what do you think?
A Gwinnett developer is hoping to bring a $1 billion destination gaming center to Gwinnett County, but it might not be that easy. Gambling is still illegal in the state of Georgia. That is except for the lottery, which funds the HOPE scholarship. In recent years, however, the HOPE Scholarship has been struggling. Developer Dan O’Leary of Norcross believes his gaming proposal is the silver bullet needed to save the HOPE Scholarship. It was the funding for the scholarship that helped former Georgia Gov. Zell Miller, then a Democrat, gain approval for the 1992 constitutional amendment which allowed the Georgia lottery in the first place. Current Gov. Nathan Deal, however, is reportedly not so keen on expanding gambling in the state of Georgia.
According to blogger Peach Pundit, the question of whether or not Georgia should have casino gambling with funds going to education will be on the Republican ballot in July. Gwinnett County Democrats will also be asked for their opinion regarding casino gambling, specifically "Would you support casino gambling in Gwinnett County?"
So what do you think? Should Georgia allow casino gambling with funds going to education?
Mack
9:49 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Build it, and those who oppose gambling do not go in. Gambling goes on it the State right now UNTAXED, have you been watching the news on illegal gamboing? The State is already in the business by running a State sponsored Lottery that was approved by the majority of the voting citizens. Those who oppose this have also benfited by gettind the Hope Schlorship's for their educaton. They see no problem enjoying the benefit, but have a problem with how the funds were raised.
Vanzetta Evans
9:59 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Mack, just last week there were two separate illegal gambling busts. One in Lawrenceville and one in Forsyth County. http://patch.com/A-t3gN
Dayle
10:00 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
ANYTHING that will bring more jobs and revenue to our state should happen...If you don't want to gamble DON'T
Deanna Allen
10:09 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Agreed, Dayle.
Bill Ritter
10:25 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Absolutley! GA residents are taking their gaming dollars to surrounding states that have casinos. Why not keep the money and revenue in the state?
Bonnie Johnson
12:49 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Absolutley! GA residents are taking their gaming dollars to surrounding states that have casinos. Why not keep the money and revenue in the state?If you want to go to a casino you only drive 3 hour.
David
2:29 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
I make regular trips to casinos in FL,NC, MS, NJ, and Las Vegas. I would much rather stay closer and let GA get the benefits of the tax revenue.
jack sartain
8:54 am on Saturday, June 2, 2012
YES and add horseracing (not dogracing - too much quantified abuse))