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Thursday Gamblin’ Open Comments


Those of you who think legalized gamblin’ will mean the end of budget shortfalls and will provide lots of jobs and other economic benefits might want to rethink. Las Vegas of the East has experienced a sharp decline in its fortunes in the last four or five years.

Four years ago, some Atlantic City casino customers were shelling out $1,000 for a brownie sprinkled with edible gold dust in a Baccarat crystal they could take home.
Nowadays, some wait until 11 p.m. to eat so they can get a steak dinner for $2.99.

Atlantic City has seen its position erode not only because of the economy, but from increased competition in neighboring locales. People voted with their feet for other options for a variety of reasons that left Atlantic City wondering what to do next.
The upshot is that what was once a sure bet for generating piles of cash has run its course and a city that once had all that cash finds itself with a $1.5 billion hole in its revenue.

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66 responses to “Thursday Gamblin’ Open Comments”

  1. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    First

  2. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    First

  3. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    G’Morning all
    Greetings from the tree farm. Sister had her one year breast cancer checkup yesterday. Still all clear. Thank God and modern medicine. Getting a few inquires about oil shale leases up here. Nothing to salivate over yet.

    I have seen the reports about gambling profit declines, but
    My personal belief is if you want to gamble, go for it. Laws should be made to protect me from other people from me and me from other people.

  4. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    G’Morning all
    Greetings from the tree farm. Sister had her one year breast cancer checkup yesterday. Still all clear. Thank God and modern medicine. Getting a few inquires about oil shale leases up here. Nothing to salivate over yet.
    I have seen the reports about gambling profit declines, but
    My personal belief is if you want to gamble, go for it. Laws should be made to protect me from other people from me and me from other people.

  5. Simple Simon Avatar
    Simple Simon

    The problem with Atlantic City is the area located two blocks off of the boardwalk and casino row is a combat zone. It isn’t quite the blighted appearence of Newark, but it isn’t far from it.

    Wanna gamble? Sure go ahead; just don’t tell me it will solve all of our tax problems and make sure you don’t make me pick up your markers when you inevitably lose.

    Simple

  6. Simple Simon Avatar
    Simple Simon

    The problem with Atlantic City is the area located two blocks off of the boardwalk and casino row is a combat zone. It isn’t quite the blighted appearence of Newark, but it isn’t far from it.
    Wanna gamble? Sure go ahead; just don’t tell me it will solve all of our tax problems and make sure you don’t make me pick up your markers when you inevitably lose.
    Simple

  7. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    Morinin’ Gang
    It’s another beautiful day here at the beach, I just got back from putting up the umbrella, two squatters were already in place. Gonna’ finish up the coffe pot and swap my towels and then grab my book and head for the beach. Y’all behave.

  8. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    Morinin’ Gang
    It’s another beautiful day here at the beach, I just got back from putting up the umbrella, two squatters were already in place. Gonna’ finish up the coffe pot and swap my towels and then grab my book and head for the beach. Y’all behave.

  9. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    Turn it up to 11.

    Campaign to celebrate Nigel Tufnel on November 11 this year.

  10. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Turn it up to 11.
    Campaign to celebrate Nigel Tufnel on November 11 this year.

  11. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    Let them gamble all they want to, and tax the heck out of it – it still won’t change a thing on the bottom line. The gambling dollars will come at the expense of some other form of entertainment out there. Remember how the lotto was going to save us, how horseracing was going to save us, how dog racing was going to save us, how off track betting was going to save us………

    Let’s get the government out of the moral equation. Handle gambling just like liquor – by local option. If a municipality want to turn into a gang infested gambling mecca, let them have at it. If they don’t want it, they don’t have to have it. Much ado about nothing really since it’s just adding more competition for the discretionary dollar.

  12. El Gordo Avatar
    El Gordo

    Let them gamble all they want to, and tax the heck out of it – it still won’t change a thing on the bottom line. The gambling dollars will come at the expense of some other form of entertainment out there. Remember how the lotto was going to save us, how horseracing was going to save us, how dog racing was going to save us, how off track betting was going to save us………
    Let’s get the government out of the moral equation. Handle gambling just like liquor – by local option. If a municipality want to turn into a gang infested gambling mecca, let them have at it. If they don’t want it, they don’t have to have it. Much ado about nothing really since it’s just adding more competition for the discretionary dollar.

  13. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    You’re the guy that considered sky color a philosophical question, right? 🙂

  14. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    You’re the guy that considered sky color a philosophical question, right? 🙂

  15. Robert M Avatar
    Robert M

    Reply to No. 6: “Much ado about nothing really since it’s just adding more competition for the discretionary dollar.” is correct but that discretionary dollar is currently being spent in the casinos in Louisiana. And any tax benefit to a state is going to that state. And any jobs associated with the gambling industry is also in that state. So better here then there if there is going to be any discretionary spending.

  16. Robert M Avatar
    Robert M

    Reply to No. 6: “Much ado about nothing really since it’s just adding more competition for the discretionary dollar.” is correct but that discretionary dollar is currently being spent in the casinos in Louisiana. And any tax benefit to a state is going to that state. And any jobs associated with the gambling industry is also in that state. So better here then there if there is going to be any discretionary spending.

  17. meglettx Avatar
    meglettx

    Since you all are on the topic of gambling and taxpayer dollars:

    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/31/opinion/31nocera.html?_r=1

  18. Lawrence Avatar
    Lawrence

    Since you all are on the topic of gambling and taxpayer dollars:
    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/31/opinion/31nocera.html?_r=1

  19. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    8 Robert M says:
    June 2, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Reply to No. 6: “Much ado about nothing really since it’s just adding more competition for the discretionary dollar.” is correct but that discretionary dollar is currently being spent in the casinos in Louisiana. And any tax benefit to a state is going to that state. And any jobs associated with the gambling industry is also in that state. So better here then there if there is going to be any discretionary spending.

    No new jobs will be created, at least with the current legislation. The current legislation only puts slot machines in existing race tracks (most of them owned by the fambly of the current Speaker of the Texas House). Delivery of the machines will be done by currently employed drivers. Service of the machines will be by current employees of the race tracks. Any revenue generated by Gramma staring at a machine like a zombie while pushing quarters into a slot will be negligible and of more benefit to a powerful politician than it is to the citizens of the state.

  20. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    8 Robert M says:
    June 2, 2011 at 9:56 am
    Reply to No. 6: “Much ado about nothing really since it’s just adding more competition for the discretionary dollar.” is correct but that discretionary dollar is currently being spent in the casinos in Louisiana. And any tax benefit to a state is going to that state. And any jobs associated with the gambling industry is also in that state. So better here then there if there is going to be any discretionary spending.

    No new jobs will be created, at least with the current legislation. The current legislation only puts slot machines in existing race tracks (most of them owned by the fambly of the current Speaker of the Texas House). Delivery of the machines will be done by currently employed drivers. Service of the machines will be by current employees of the race tracks. Any revenue generated by Gramma staring at a machine like a zombie while pushing quarters into a slot will be negligible and of more benefit to a powerful politician than it is to the citizens of the state.

  21. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Let’s get the government out of the moral equation. Handle gambling just like liquor – by local option. If a municipality want to turn into a gang infested gambling mecca, let them have at it. If they don’t want it, they don’t have to have it. Much ado about nothing really since it’s just adding more competition for the discretionary dollar.

    B-b-b-but that would mean that politicians couldn’t set up industries that benefit their friends and contributors by creating competition free access to the dollars of the citizens.

  22. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Let’s get the government out of the moral equation. Handle gambling just like liquor – by local option. If a municipality want to turn into a gang infested gambling mecca, let them have at it. If they don’t want it, they don’t have to have it. Much ado about nothing really since it’s just adding more competition for the discretionary dollar.

    B-b-b-but that would mean that politicians couldn’t set up industries that benefit their friends and contributors by creating competition free access to the dollars of the citizens.

  23. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Representation without consensual approval.

    Dirty, underhanded union tricks.

    /spits

  24. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Representation without consensual approval.
    Dirty, underhanded union tricks.
    /spits

  25. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Great good morning Hamsters. Whee, celebrating 67 at 6 out here in the country on the north bank of the Brazos at Richmond. Had to double check the home weather station to be sure that’s what it was reading. Sure felt like it on the way to the barn to feed the mares, and they were enjoying it too. Ground mist in the distance and barely a breeze completed the picture, but now the mist is long gone, and the breeze is awake. It will be hot again this afternoon, so must do the outdoor stuff now or wait until evening.

    Apparently the rain chances for the weekend are slowlly evaporating, but with a tropical disturbance one never knows. Think of Allison that would not go away, not that we need or want a rerun of it. So it’s back to watering the elephants today to stay a step ahead of wilted leaves and drooping stems. 🙁

  26. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Great good morning Hamsters. Whee, celebrating 67 at 6 out here in the country on the north bank of the Brazos at Richmond. Had to double check the home weather station to be sure that’s what it was reading. Sure felt like it on the way to the barn to feed the mares, and they were enjoying it too. Ground mist in the distance and barely a breeze completed the picture, but now the mist is long gone, and the breeze is awake. It will be hot again this afternoon, so must do the outdoor stuff now or wait until evening.
    Apparently the rain chances for the weekend are slowlly evaporating, but with a tropical disturbance one never knows. Think of Allison that would not go away, not that we need or want a rerun of it. So it’s back to watering the elephants today to stay a step ahead of wilted leaves and drooping stems. 🙁

  27. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Adee – my cucumbers were already wilting at 9:30 this morning.

  28. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Adee – my cucumbers were already wilting at 9:30 this morning.

  29. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    And Gov. Perry is being scrutinized on BigPeace.com.

    I think the Dems were too smart by half with their ed funding bill obstruction.

    Sucks to be them.

  30. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    And Gov. Perry is being scrutinized on BigPeace.com.
    I think the Dems were too smart by half with their ed funding bill obstruction.
    Sucks to be them.

  31. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    #8 – While you are adding up the gambling jobs and profits taken from the Louisiana coffers, don’t forget to adjust for the loss of revenue from gasoline sales, tire sales, driver salaries, highway repairs, auto sales and repairs, and the like that would be lost or diminished by adding local venues. As I said, the net is probably not much, and even that is a shift of revenue, not actually a change.

  32. El Gordo Avatar
    El Gordo

    #8 – While you are adding up the gambling jobs and profits taken from the Louisiana coffers, don’t forget to adjust for the loss of revenue from gasoline sales, tire sales, driver salaries, highway repairs, auto sales and repairs, and the like that would be lost or diminished by adding local venues. As I said, the net is probably not much, and even that is a shift of revenue, not actually a change.

  33. meglettx Avatar
    meglettx

    #15. “It would make him a dishonest RINO.”

    No, really?

  34. Lawrence Avatar
    Lawrence

    #15. “It would make him a dishonest RINO.”
    No, really?

  35. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    I, for one, sure am glad that we can look past some minor inconveniences and continue to treat Bashar Assad as a reformer.

  36. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    I, for one, sure am glad that we can look past some minor inconveniences and continue to treat Bashar Assad as a reformer.

  37. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Handsome Son pulled his back this morning. His new girlfriend is coming over to help him swap out cold/heat packs and to fetch and carry for him. He has a two hour tutoring session this afternoon – I hope he can sit long enough to sustain his concentration.

  38. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Handsome Son pulled his back this morning. His new girlfriend is coming over to help him swap out cold/heat packs and to fetch and carry for him. He has a two hour tutoring session this afternoon – I hope he can sit long enough to sustain his concentration.

  39. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Hmmmm. I hadn’t considered a new girlfriend with ice/hot packs for my poor back.

  40. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Hmmmm. I hadn’t considered a new girlfriend with ice/hot packs for my poor back.

  41. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    He has a two hour “tutoring” session this afternoon

    FIFY if girlfriend is involved.

  42. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    He has a two hour “tutoring” session this afternoon

    FIFY if girlfriend is involved.

  43. meglettx Avatar
    meglettx

    “fetch and carry for him”

    If this gal will bring him sammitches and a beer, he better marry her!

  44. Lawrence Avatar
    Lawrence

    “fetch and carry for him”
    If this gal will bring him sammitches and a beer, he better marry her!

  45. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    This is just too freakin’ cool.

  46. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    This is just too freakin’ cool.

  47. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    #23 – but will it do windows?

  48. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    #23 – but will it do windows?

  49. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    Who cares?

  50. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Who cares?

  51. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    24
    I been to your house. Windows are the last of your worries.

  52. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    24
    I been to your house. Windows are the last of your worries.

  53. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    #26 – Well Bootzso……………you can STILL bite me!

    NO smiley!

  54. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    #26 – Well Bootzso……………you can STILL bite me!
    NO smiley!

  55. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    RE: o/c;

    Outside of Las Vegas, I’ve yet to see a situation where economics have improved because of gambling. Legalizing gambling does not solve economic problems, period.

  56. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    RE: o/c;
    Outside of Las Vegas, I’ve yet to see a situation where economics have improved because of gambling. Legalizing gambling does not solve economic problems, period.

  57. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    27
    Well that sure got a rise out of him.
    🙂

  58. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    27
    Well that sure got a rise out of him.
    🙂

  59. Katfish Avatar
    Katfish

    Bootzso???

    That’s so cuuuuuuuute!

  60. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Bootzso???
    That’s so cuuuuuuuute!

  61. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #29 Shannon

    Him and Weiner.

    I’m sorry, couldn’t resist.

  62. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    #29 Shannon
    Him and Weiner.
    I’m sorry, couldn’t resist.

  63. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Got this one in an email:

    HOW TO BE A GRACIOUS B***CH

    Jennifer’s wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing could dampen her excitement – not even her parent’s nasty divorce.

    Her mother had found the PERFECT dress to wear, and would be the best-dressed mother-of-the-bride ever!

    A week later, Jennifer was horrified to learn that her father’s new, young wife had bought the exact same dress as her mother! Jennifer asked her father’s new young wife to exchange it, but she refused. ”Absolutely not! I look like a million bucks in this dress,
    and I’m wearing it,” she replied.

    Jennifer told her mother who graciously said, ”Never mind sweetheart. I’ll get another dress. After all, it’s your special day.”

    A few days later, they went shopping, and did find another gorgeous dress for her mother.
    When they stopped for lunch, Jennifer asked her mother, ”Aren’t you going to return the other dress? You really don’t have another occasion where you could wear it.”

    Her mother just smiled and replied, ”Of course I do, dear…..I’m . . .

    wearing it to the rehearsal dinner the night BEFORE the wedding.”
    😀

  64. Tedtam Avatar
    Tedtam

    Got this one in an email:
    HOW TO BE A GRACIOUS B***CH
    Jennifer’s wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing could dampen her excitement – not even her parent’s nasty divorce.
    Her mother had found the PERFECT dress to wear, and would be the best-dressed mother-of-the-bride ever!
    A week later, Jennifer was horrified to learn that her father’s new, young wife had bought the exact same dress as her mother! Jennifer asked her father’s new young wife to exchange it, but she refused. ”Absolutely not! I look like a million bucks in this dress,
    and I’m wearing it,” she replied.
    Jennifer told her mother who graciously said, ”Never mind sweetheart. I’ll get another dress. After all, it’s your special day.”
    A few days later, they went shopping, and did find another gorgeous dress for her mother.
    When they stopped for lunch, Jennifer asked her mother, ”Aren’t you going to return the other dress? You really don’t have another occasion where you could wear it.”
    Her mother just smiled and replied, ”Of course I do, dear…..I’m . . .
    wearing it to the rehearsal dinner the night BEFORE the wedding.”
    😀

  65. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    For anyone who may be interested, Iowahawk has now enlisted the help of the ace detective Dan Rather to solve the case of the Weiner hack. You may recall that Dan was involved in earlier capers including the case of the Bush flight school absences, John Edwards involvement in an extramarital affair, and several others. In fact, if you haven’t read all the Detective Dan stories, you’re missing out. Check it out.

    http://iowahawk.typepad.com/iowahawk/2011/06/farewell-my-weiner.html

  66. El Gordo Avatar
    El Gordo

    For anyone who may be interested, Iowahawk has now enlisted the help of the ace detective Dan Rather to solve the case of the Weiner hack. You may recall that Dan was involved in earlier capers including the case of the Bush flight school absences, John Edwards involvement in an extramarital affair, and several others. In fact, if you haven’t read all the Detective Dan stories, you’re missing out. Check it out.
    http://iowahawk.typepad.com/iowahawk/2011/06/farewell-my-weiner.html

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