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Lotteries, Casinos Will Get Hearing
Daryl Huff KITV 4 News Reporter
HONOLULU -- Legalized gambling is back on the legislature's agenda as one way to attack the state budget deficit.
So many Hawaii residents enjoy gambling in Las Vegas some call it the “Ninth Island.” But former Gov. Linda Lingle’s opposition to legalized gambling in Hawaii kept it off the table at the legislature. But now she's gone and that's changed, said House Finance Chairman Marcus Oshiro.
“This might be the right opportunity,” Oshiro said. “We haven't had a real serious discussion for several years, so I think we will have the discussion.”
More info:
Legalized Gambling Under Consideration - Honolulu News Story - KITV Honolulu
Daryl Huff KITV 4 News Reporter
HONOLULU -- Legalized gambling is back on the legislature's agenda as one way to attack the state budget deficit.
So many Hawaii residents enjoy gambling in Las Vegas some call it the “Ninth Island.” But former Gov. Linda Lingle’s opposition to legalized gambling in Hawaii kept it off the table at the legislature. But now she's gone and that's changed, said House Finance Chairman Marcus Oshiro.
“This might be the right opportunity,” Oshiro said. “We haven't had a real serious discussion for several years, so I think we will have the discussion.”
More info:
Legalized Gambling Under Consideration - Honolulu News Story - KITV Honolulu