Casino Watch Focus has reported numerous times on Ky Governor Steve Beshear’s attempt at expanding gambling by legalizing casinos. Governor Beshear campaigned on the idea that he was going to make full scale casino gambling legal. Of course, he faced opposition from the horse racing industry and countless pro-family, anti-gambling groups. His attempt to pass legislation in the house failed last year when he fail to garner enough votes to get the bill out of the house.
The answer to Beshear’s question will most likely be no. Senate President David Williams believes the gambling Bill has no chance of approval from the Senate. They have maintained that there is alternative ways of increasing revenue.
The legislators have been debating expanded gambling after Beshear added the issue to a special session this past week to help finalize the state budget. The governor’s main concern for months has been helping state racetracks increase their purses to stay competitive on a national level.