Strickland Passes Gambling, May Not Pass Next Election

Gambling News - July 15th, 2009 - Written by Glen

Governor Strickland of Ohio recently signed an executive order legalizing slot gambling within his state. His justification cited the idea that the state could recover from their crumbling and crippled economy through revenue collected through taxing said slot revenue. With critics hot on his heels, Strickland may not be able to win reelection next time the ballots are cast.

Strickland signed into law an executive order that would implement slot gambling in the race tracks around the state. Ohio has one of the highest rates of unemployment in the nation, and one of the worst state wide economies. Critics argue that this could cost a large amount of money and invariably flop. However, there has been resentment toward Strickland for other propositions he has been attempting to make law, and the recent critique of his executive order could just be riding the wave of angst toward the Governor's other actions.

After a brief interview with an Ohio Resident who would prefer to remain anonymous, we have had some deeper insight into the situation. She claimed to dislike Strickland on the whole, as he has, in her opinion, done nothing that would improve Ohio's economic condition. She put forth that her job has been jeopardized by some of Strickland's actions, as one of his laws attacked the industry in which she works. While she harbors contempt for the governor, and would, at her own admission, not be voting for him in the next election, she does agree with his idea to legalize slot gambling.

"Every major city where they were considering putting a casino, people can drive an hour or two to leave the state and gamble. With a state who's economy is so damaged and so many jobs lost, why not bring some revenue back to the state," said our anonymous interviewee.

Additionally, it is said that many of the race tracks do not currently have room for the new slots. This means there will be more opportunities for construction companies, which would in turn require electricians, plumbers, heating and cooling specialists, and so on. The full effect could unfurl a major boost to the economy, despite what critics say. Only time will tell how the situation will end, and as the matter progresses you can count on continued coverage.