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.
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.
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?"
What's your opinion? Do you think casino gambling should be allowed in Georgia?
Robert J. Nebel
12:53 pm on Friday, June 8, 2012
A gaming/restaurant/entertainment complex on the OFS site could be a great addition to that area. The complex could attract metro residents and travelers alike to partake in gaming on VLTs (video lottery terminals), dining and perhaps attending shows on several stages featuring huge music and comedy acts. If this can be done in Cherokee, NC, why not in Gwinnett? This looks like a win-win situation for the local economy and CID.