The New York State casino expansion bill being negotiated behind closed doors included a new provision yesterday, which would expand gambling even if voters reject the proposal to build more casinos.
A copy of the revised bill obtained Saturday by The Associated Press includes a provision that would authorize video slot machine centers in the outer boroughs of New York City, and as many as three or four places upstate. The bill provides for the video slot casinos with up to 5,000 machines at each center.
Previously, New York State Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) said discussions for the casino plan included a proposal for video slot machines run by off-track betting agencies in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Hours after refusing to discuss the bill, Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed his proposal through a spokeswoman.
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Casinos are a PLAGUE. They draw the blood out of communities and destroy lives. Cuomo and Skelos ought to be ashamed of themselves.
better a million casinos than 1 toevah “marriage”.
I don;t want to hear from you on any moral issue ever