Issue 3 Ohio Results; Ohio Casinos Are Coming
This is the fifth time that Ohio has included an issue on the ballot on whether casinos should be allowed in the state. It appears that this time around people fell for the misleading advertisements playing towards their emotions about bringing jobs to Ohio. Before voting on November 3, there were several advertisements that were put out by politicians as well as Penn National gaming Inc. about how passing issue 3 in Ohio will bring thousands of jobs to the state. But what else do these Ohio casinos bring with them?
Being from a suburb of one of the cities that will be getting a new casino, I don't see this issue 3 passing as a positive thing. For anybody who did their research before voting they would know that this is simply not just introducing these 4 Ohio casinos. The issue came with much more than that.
Ohio issue 3 bans all other types of gambling in the state including fundraisers from schools or churches called "casino night" or "night at the races."
The passing of Ohio's issue 3 creates a monopoly for out of state casino owners. These casino owners only care about their money and not about the state of Ohio.
There is a loophole. These casinos pay no taxes on profits from cash wagering. Ohio is losing out big time on millions of dollars from this loophole, which most Ohio voters didn't realize was there.
The extra tax that these Ohio casinos has to pay is only 33% while in other states it is anywhere from 50%-60%. This low of an amount may not be enough revenue to even see a change.
These Ohio casinos are going to be pulling business away from other current businesses. Small bars and restaurants are going to suffer with a large casino right down the street. The gaming centers and race tracks in Ohio are also going to lose a lot of business to the casinos. So, how exactly will this bring in so much more money when people are just taking away from the smaller guys and giving it to the large casino?
With the issue 3 2009 results come mixed emotions from many people. I for one am one of the many Ohioans who thinks that issue 3 passing is going to bring more harm to the state than good. There is no law that states that the casinos must hire people from Ohio to work for them. What will stop these casino owners from bringing employees from other states who are already trained for the higher paying jobs?
Although Ohio's unemployment rate and economy are not doing the best right now, passing issue 3 and introducing these Ohio casinos was not the solution. One of the casinos is going to be built in the flats in downtown Cleveland. Could this mean that downtown Cleveland will turn into what Detroit, MI is? Could crime rates increase even more due to the casinos? These are all possibilities that may happen with the passing of issue 3 in Ohio.
The issue 3 Ohio results bring with it some strong emotions for me and many people that I know. We love our state and our city and only want the best, but Ohio casinos were definitely not the best decision for the state.
Sources: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a.bIuJ.WFsZg
Published by Tiffany Bell
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22 Comments
Post a CommentThis is really bad. Bringing in Casino's only hurts everyone. We must fight against this!
It is about time we woke up and did the right thing. We have gambling in every state around us but not in Ohio until now. It is about time that we got with the program. It is sad that it took this long for people to figure it out. We already have the lottery and enough gabling all around us so why should Ohio not complete for the possible revenue that may be possible.
Too bad one isn't being built in Wilmington, Ohio. Those people could really use the jobs.
I am a pro Issue 3 voter. I did way the pros and cons. I guess my pros out weighed the cons. First is the extra money. I believe every penny maters. I know 9 people in my family and 3 of my friends that take a min. of 200 dollars to detroit every year. That is 2400 dollars just with people i know that could stay here. Also the schools need more money and it has to come from some where. You can't vote down every option they through your way and then still complain. You vote down city levies and state levies then you say why don't they fix my street. Think about it. Also I am not a found gambler lottery once in a blue moon but morals have nothing to do with it. Residents with morals voted to build an entire stadium and maintain it with what is called the SIN tax, You know smoking (bad) liqure (also bad). So look at yourself and think about the small things we get and the start it can make. There are cities that have gambling that doesn't have the same crime rates. You ac
great reporting!
I voted pro issue 3 myself. I will admit I am an avid gambler so I did vote for some personal reasons. However, Ohio is hurting in two areas that I believe need help. Jobs is one, as our unemployment rate is not well. The second is our school system which I believe is the more important of the two I mentioned. Most of the school around my area are in need of new schools because the ones they are in are rundown. Most don't have hot water, they have limited transportation, and all sports are pay to play. They cannot afford new school books and therefore are receiving sub-standard education. If we continue like this, our nation will regress. I understand there are other ways to raise money, but they aren't doing it now, so why change? The casinos will at least bring around $500 million and schools will see the money which they badly need!
this is all bad people..why are we compromising our morals for a few more jobs? tiffany is right..the poor people will get poorer...there are going to be a ton of people at the casino with their rent money trying to double it up..that is a fact..im not saying everyone is addicted to gambling..but even i, a person who does not gamble and does not like to gamble is tempted to go down to the casino and try my luck..lets face it..we're in a recession and at least half of everyone here has that mentality..and its not just about the poor people..these casinos are going to bring more drunk driving, and theft...once people are hooked on going to the casino, they are going to do whatever it takes to get afew dollars in their pocket and go down there...everyone is going to be down there drinking it up and then driving home...its just too bad...
How funny that this is the article that comes up first on google. Slanted journalism is better spoken, you know, like they do on FOX news. Ohio's obesity issue sort of trumps any casino deal, so put some effort into something that will actually help people.
"You will see that the poor are going to get poorer because they are going to be frequenting the casino trying to win money instead of going out and getting a job." - Tiffany Belle
This simply means that these people obviously do not have their priorities straight. This statement is based on pure assumption. You ASSUME people in this position will go to casinos instead of finding a job. You basically just said that poor people are idiots. Congratulations, you just insulted at least four to five million people in the state of Ohio.
If you don't like the casinos, get rid of the racetracks, get rid of the Ohio Lottery, you know what, while we're at it, get rid of ALL charitable/non-charitable gambling events altogether. I'm sure this would satisfy all the masses against gambling....oh wait...these same churches with the festivals and bazaars would go under due to lack of funds, the schools won't be able to buy their books....oh yeah...no more tax dollars from the Ohio Lottery t
It took 5 times on the ballot to pass this. If at first you don't succeed: try, try, try, try, and try again. It was bound to happen. I do agree that casinos are not the answer to the economic recession in Ohio.