Debate Rages on in New Hampshire

Both slot machine proponents and opponents are letting their voices be heard in reference to whether or not slot machines are the solution to the state’s money problems. Many feel that if they legalize slot machines across the state that the budget problems will be solved and that no one would be hurt. However, slot machine opponents say that this is not the way to solve the problem and that the problems that come from allowing gambling in the state will go on long after the budget has been paid for.

Senator Lou D’Allesandro has a proposal that would put a maximum of seven slot machine parlors across the state. Many had thought that his proposal would be something similar to it, but this is the first time he has confirmed it. He says that the slot machine proposal is simply an economic stimulus package for the state, and that “significant revenue” would be created for the state as well as numerous jobs.

However, House Deputy Republican Leader David Hess is opposed to the slot machines. Hess says that the money that would come in from the slot machines is just not worth it. He says that no matter what you call them, slot machine parlors are just casinos and they will bring in more crime and gambling addiction than they can handle as a state.

Hess says that they are all under the impression that slot machines are just for fun and games, but that there are serious consequences for allowing this kind of gambling expansion across their state. He says voters will regret it if they allow it.

 

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