US Votes on Gambling Vary From State to State

In efforts to boost the economy and create additional jobs, some US residents recognized the opportunities for their states while other rejected them.



Gambling news reports that the most important ballot question took place in Massachusetts, as residents of the state had to vote on whether to repeal a 2011 law that allowed casinos to operate in the local areas. Massachusetts was not the only state to decide on its gaming future as many other ones also expressed their views on the hot debated topic.



The North Folk Rancheria of Mono Indians could not get enough support to build a gaming establishment that they so long desired in California. The land where the proposed casino would have been constructed is located just north of Fresno, however the plans to build off its reservations were not met with approval from other tribes and the deal was scuppered.

Some stats could not get an approval for their gaming aspirations

South Dakota voted for Amendment Q, which dictates that roulette, keno and craps are among the games that can be played in gambling establishments in the city of Deadwood. The vote was won by a 57-43 margin which signaled the beginning of a new era of gaming. Rhode Island on the other hand decided to vote against implementing table games at Newport Grand for the second time in two years.



Colorado residents also rejected plans for a racetrack which would have offered gaming services similar to the ones found in casinos. Mobile betting sites report the voters opted against Amendment 68, despite initial sings that many people were supporting the agenda.