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Gov. Beshear to amend Ky. constitution to allow new casinos February 20, 2012 8:57 PM by Ray Poirier

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, a strong advocate for expanded gambling in his state, has made public a plan to amend the state’s constitution in order to allow up to seven casinos.

The plan will be sponsored in the state senate by Republican Sen. Damon Thayer of Georgetown. If approved, the state’s electorate will then be given a chance to decide the matter.

Opposition was immediate and very vocal. 

"This bill is an attempt by wealthy horse track owners and casino interests to buy their way into the Constitution like box seats at a ball game." said Martin Cothran of The Family Foundation. This bill writes political favors for the governor’s campaign contributors into the very words of the Constitution. The Constitution shouldn’t be used by politicians to reward their wealthy friends."
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