Casino news source: Lexington Herald-Leader - http://www.kentucky.com/
Beshear favors casino gambling in Kentucky
Associated Press
FRANKFORT, Ky. - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Steve Beshear supported a plan for casino gambling on Tuesday, saying it could generate hundreds of millions in tax revenue to help fund education and road construction.
Casino gambling - complete with slots and table games - should be allowed at horse tracks and freestanding locations, said Beshear, a former lieutenant governor.
State lawmakers should pass a proposed constitutional amendment that would ultimately leave the gambling issue with Kentucky voters, Beshear said.
"It is time that the people be allowed to vote on whether they want expanded gaming in our state and the resulting economic benefits that it will provide for each and every county in Kentucky," Beshear said in prepared remarks.
The policy announcement by Beshear marked the first of his campaign. Beshear, who was flanked by his running mate Sen. Daniel Mongiardo, said his future proposals would be funded through money brought in by casino gambling.
Beshear is facing state Treasurer Jonathan Miller and Otis Hensley Jr., of Harlan, in the May primary. Candidates have until Jan. 30 to officially enter the race. |
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