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..lobbyists for the mostly out-of-state dog owners and their union backers at the State House won the lawmakers over with arguments — based on a disputed 2003 report — that the elimination of greyhound racing would result in the loss of 225 jobs and of $7.5 million in direct and indirect state revenue, including the millions of dollars in slot play by gamblers lured to the track by the dog races.
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The state’s own 2004 analysis found that racing “has a no effect on VLT revenues.” Bottom line: Wagering on the dog races has dropped from $37.9 million a decade ago to $13.2 million in 2008, with the owners getting roughly $1.7 million and the state just shy of $1 million after the winners were paid.
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[Governor Carcieri] also questioned the claimed loss of 225 jobs, noting that state licensing records reflect “fewer than half that number of individuals currently licensed and authorized to work at Twin River in positions related to the live dog races.”
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Residents of the Commonwealth have been marketed, stampeded, overwhelmed, oversold and bombarded with one-sided gambling industry propaganda for nigh on 2 years about the Wonder of It All!
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Residents of the Commonwealth have been marketed, stampeded, overwhelmed, oversold and bombarded with one-sided gambling industry propaganda for nigh on 2 years about the Wonder of It All!
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It's time to gather the facts, assess the costs and make an informed decision.
Truth to Power --"We believe that once you examine the facts, the revenue and expenses, and give casino/slots a fair examination, they should be opposed because we simply can't afford to subsidize wealthy investors."
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