Gov. Andrew Cuomo says his administration is actively investigating whether to bring commercial, non-Indian casinos and related gambling to New York.
Cuomo says his administration is “actively” involved in the review that could lead to more than the current Indian-run casinos in New York.
That action, however, would likely require legislation and possibly a constitutional amendment, which could take years.
Cuomo, however, says a constitutional amendment may not be necessary.
The Democrat says Tuesday it’s time for the state to “come to grips” with commercial casinos and gaming because there’s already extensive and lucrative gambling in the state and in neighboring states.
New York allows strictly limited commercial, electronic gambling at “racinos,” but Cuomo would open the door to traditional casinos.
(Source: NY Post)
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At least it is more honest that “renting” a reservation to out of state Indians to avoid the New York law against casinos.
As public finance, this might not be a good idea.
From a moral perspective, oh, why bother?
Casinos mean jobs
Casinos mean immorality and suicides.
Reb Yosse: So does legalizing other activities of ill repute. Ein ledavar sof.
Cuomo toava