Prince George Anti-Slots Political Scene

A November ballot referendum that would legalize slot machines in Prince George, BC is being shot down heavily by a group of county politicians who announced that they will work to convince local residents to vote against it.

A group rally was led by State Attorney Glenn F. Ivey, who was joined by a school board member, several local delegates, and two state senators at an elementary school in Laurel, which is near the Laurel track.

The Laurel track is on the border of Prince George and Anne Arundel counties, and that spot could very well be eligible for slot machines, if the referendum is green-lit by voters.

Ivey’s outlook is that gambling adversely affects those who already have financial hardship.

Others argued that they thought the slots initiative would create too little revenue for Prince George, given the low percentage of residents projected to partake in the gambling.

Joined by one common goal, the group vowed to gain supporters to defeat the slots referendum.

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