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Related: About this forumToday I voted against 7 casinos coming to NYS
I bet the casino bill wins, but I voted against it.
What did you vote for or against today?
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Today I voted against 7 casinos coming to NYS (Original Post)
otherone
Nov 2013
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itsrobert
(14,157 posts)1. N.J. and Connecticut thanks you
Why do you like money leaving the state?
otherone
(973 posts)3. I saw it as another way to rob the poor
We have casinos in NYS on Indian Reservations..
otherone
(973 posts)5. It looks like casinos will pass 7 to 3
I was sure it would pass
Buddha_of_Wisdom
(373 posts)2. Well I do like an occasional game or two...
and I wish I didn't have to go so far to Atlantic City or Mohegan Sun to some gaming while visiting in New York
I did visit a casino in Montcello once - all video machines, and limited to 5 cents, which sucked.
otherone
(973 posts)4. Ah, the Racino
It is pretty sad.
Bethel Woods (aka the woodstock site) is right down the road.
aquart
(69,014 posts)6. Thank you.
I can't vote in New York anymore but my heart is still there.
otherone
(973 posts)7. You are welcome my friend
The casino push was too slick to be trusted.