A Blog on the Daily News website reports today that Governor Cuomo is apparantly reversing his position of last week and that casinos development in New York will be full steam ahead.
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2013/05/cuomo-rolls-the-dice-on-upstate-new-york-casinos-none-in-nyc-for-5-years
Several news sources last week reported that the Govrnor did not want to pursue the Casino Referendum this year as it would coincide with the NYC mayoral Race. The problem would be that NYC is not expected to get a Casino in the current proposal for at least five years and the Mayoral race would bring out City voters, while Upstate voters would be less motivated to come out.
So, apparently, this morning the Governor said he would go forward with seeking the second legislative approval for casinos but also that a referendum could be held this year.
Also interesting, the author states in the article that if the three Indian Tribes reach an agreement with him, then he will not place State casinos in proximity to Indian Casinos, as the Satte has already committed to do by prior Gaming Compacts.
The implied threat is if the Oneida, Mohawk and Seneca Tribes do not reach an agreement with the State, he will drop a Casino in their back (or front) yards and compete with the Tribes toe to toe for gaming dollars.
Oh, and by the way, the Governor is going to establish a independent site selection committee for the upstate casinos. "We do not want a politically determined outcome.", says He.
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