Florida gambling

[learning to count]

I just heard that the issue of casinos in the sunshine state may be being pushed
again in Florida. This is due to a projected budget crisis for the state. Anyone heard such a thing?

 

[Rob McGarvey]

That would be great for "Snow Birds" (term for retired Canadians) that know how to play BJ. Hope they go with DD games like MISS. I am hoping the Cuba comes back around and offers BJ by the time I am ready to fly south for the winters. Castro should be dead by then and replaced with someone a little more moderate, if not a little more capitally agressive.

 

[easyrider]

"I just heard that the issue of casinos in the sunshine state may be being pushed again in Florida."

God, I hope so...

 

[learning to count]

I have two views on this.

1)Casinos could be a Boon for us Ap's. If the games are good. Since most of the casino backers are corporations well we know how the game is going today dont we: 6/5,SF21,Mandy bay security,etc..

2)Casinos could be bad for the state because of greed and the obvious addiction rate we have in Florida.

Greed of the government. Look at the lottery; a third goes to education and the rest who knows!

The addiction well I think if you go to the Indian casinos and see the mobs or fools waiting to pay with the house mortgage so they can feed thier gambling addiction then you will know. Personally I dont want casinos here because of the social problems involved. I still like to go Vegas anyway. Nevada was perfect for gambling becuase it was cheap, a easily corruptible government, and low populace(less social problems). Florida is crowded with retirees, poor imigrants, and a high ratio of drug dealers. Lots of money to be made with carnival games that are addictive and expensive to play. This will hurt the local populace. New Jersey for example: Atlantic city is still a dump. The boardwalk is beautiful and exciting but don't go into town! Biloxi: the coastal areas are nice but don't wander around town too much! Tunica: Well that was smart move out in the middle of no where. So at least the degenerates have a little space between them and thier demise.

Hey I am a AP degenerate but at least I have a skill. I would still go to Vegas for vacation if balckjack did not exist there is other things to do there instead of gamble! I have seen Red Rock, Grand Canyon, Boulder Dam, skiing Mt Charleston, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet, Siegfreid and Roy, Cirque du Soliel Mystere and O, etc. etc. etc.. I dont play carnival games for cover or for entertainment. I play BJ because I can win. Oh yeah how many of you ever sit up on the canyon rim at red rock, or on the road to the dam, or on the north or south side of the canyon and just stare. Thats why I love Vegas. Oh yeah rent a jet ski in Bullhead Arizona and ride the Colorado River!

 

[easyrider]

I greatly appreciate your sensibilities. Not every AP would be so concerned with the impact of gambling on the general social welfare.

Generally, gambling is destructive, stuffing the pockets of a select few who can justify feeding off the weaknesses of others, and this I can't support. However, if a juicy double-decker opened around the corner from me, I wouldn't complain...I'd take a seat, because I can win, but most can't. Do as I say not as I do...a strange dichotomy.

 

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