For decades now, insufferable moralists and state lawmakers enamoured by the VIP treatment they enjoyed at Sam Boyd's have resisted bringing any form of legalized gaming to Hawaii. Never mind that millions of local dollars were being poured into Vegas every year. Never mind that underground gaming and bookmaking outfits were operating in the islands, with not a cent being paid in licenses or taxes.
But with the state facing a dire budgetary situation leading to Furlough Fridays, cutbacks in school busing, reduction/elimination of many social services, etc., lawmakers have no choice but to confront the pink elephant in the room. Should the legislature legalize gambling?
KHON
But with the state facing a dire budgetary situation leading to Furlough Fridays, cutbacks in school busing, reduction/elimination of many social services, etc., lawmakers have no choice but to confront the pink elephant in the room. Should the legislature legalize gambling?
KHON
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