Betting on public opinion
Wednesday, 30 March 2005
Developers and city leaders who want to bring gambling to Ohio are mapping out sites where casinos may stand someday and showing off drawings to suggest how these glitzy buildings could transform their downtowns.
A group led by Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell wants a statewide vote on whether to allow cities with more than 50,000 people and counties with entertainment attractions that draw more than 1 million tourists a year to vote on casinos.
Erie County, which is home to Cedar Point, would be allowed to vote on a casino under the plan backed by Cleveland's mayor because it draws more than 1 million tourists a year.
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