My friends and I continue to be perplexed by the reluctance toexpand gaming in Illinois. Are we the only residents concerned thatbillions of dollars cross the Illinois borders to the casinos inWisconsin, Michigan and Iowa?
A recent mailing from Potawatomi Bingo Casino, stated, "Theexcitement is building!" in relation to a major expansion.Certainly, a large portion of the construction cost is funded byplayers from Illinois. My understanding is Michigan and Wisconsinare both building new casinos closer to Illinois. Does anyone wonderwhy? Aren't we taking the "good neighbor policy" a little too far?
What's the reluctance to having slot machines at Illinois racetracks? They rightly deserve something after providing tax dollarsto Illinois for decades. It certainly would be cost-effective. Thebuildings are there, the people are present and as soon as themachines were installed the tax dollars would start flowing. Talkabout immediate gratification.
The rebuttal to the opposition is simple -- if you don't believein gambling, don't gamble. If you don't believe in alcohol, don'tdrink. Why the focus on a possible Chicago casino? How about everyIllinois county having a piece of the pie?
It's so American to have competition and beneficial for everyone,too.
Marilyn C. Urso,
Earlville
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