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Posted: Dec 10, 2011, 7:10 am
By Heather J. Carlson
The Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN
Paper pull-tabs are a hot commodity at the Rochester Eagles Club but the organization's gambling manager is not sure what to think about electronic pull-tabs.
"I know my kids and grandkids are very adept at the electronic stuff, and it may well hit that market, but do they have the expendable cash to do it? It creates a lot of questions," said Rod Toomey, the club's gambling manager.
Electronic pull-tabs are getting plenty of buzz these days as a possible source of revenue for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium. DFL Gov. Mark Dayton has said he believes this gaming option has the most support among lawmakers. Many charitable organizations back the idea arguing it will provide a needed boost to their fundraising efforts. But it's not an issue without opposition. Others oppose the idea of increasing gambling to fund a stadium.
Rep. Duane Quam, R-Byron, is concerned electronic pull-tabs would prey on people with gambling addictions.
"I've never used one of (these machines), but with that ease of access I think it would be tougher on someone that had a susceptibility to gambling," he said.
Sen. Dan Sparks, DFL-Austin, takes a different view. He said he believes electronic pull-tabs could generate strong support among lawmakers.
"You are probably going to get the argument of expansion of gambling, but I think that electronic pull-tabs could go toward helping a lot of businesses and nonprofits," Sparks said.
Learn in Saturday's print edition how much money the charitable gaming options raise each year in Minnesota.
Electronic pull-tabs safe bet for Vikings stadium? - Post Bulletin
By Heather J. Carlson
The Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN
Paper pull-tabs are a hot commodity at the Rochester Eagles Club but the organization's gambling manager is not sure what to think about electronic pull-tabs.
"I know my kids and grandkids are very adept at the electronic stuff, and it may well hit that market, but do they have the expendable cash to do it? It creates a lot of questions," said Rod Toomey, the club's gambling manager.
Electronic pull-tabs are getting plenty of buzz these days as a possible source of revenue for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium. DFL Gov. Mark Dayton has said he believes this gaming option has the most support among lawmakers. Many charitable organizations back the idea arguing it will provide a needed boost to their fundraising efforts. But it's not an issue without opposition. Others oppose the idea of increasing gambling to fund a stadium.
Rep. Duane Quam, R-Byron, is concerned electronic pull-tabs would prey on people with gambling addictions.
"I've never used one of (these machines), but with that ease of access I think it would be tougher on someone that had a susceptibility to gambling," he said.
Sen. Dan Sparks, DFL-Austin, takes a different view. He said he believes electronic pull-tabs could generate strong support among lawmakers.
"You are probably going to get the argument of expansion of gambling, but I think that electronic pull-tabs could go toward helping a lot of businesses and nonprofits," Sparks said.
Learn in Saturday's print edition how much money the charitable gaming options raise each year in Minnesota.
Electronic pull-tabs safe bet for Vikings stadium? - Post Bulletin