Racino crimes yet to surface

27 Nov 2006

MAINE – As reported by the Bangor Daily News: "Even before Penn National Gaming Inc. opened its temporary racing casino in the former Miller's Restaurant on Bangor's Main Street, anti-gambling concerns forecast that Bangor would see a spike in crime, gambling addiction, bankruptcy and other social ills.

"On the surface, little appears to have changed in terms of Bangor's social fabric since Hollywood Slots at Bangor opened its doors a year ago this month.

"Opponents of gambling warn, however, that despite the casino's successful startup last November, the real effects have yet to emerge.

"Critics of slots say that the crime will follow, after a two- or three-year 'honeymoon' period, after people become addicted to the slots, referred to as "the crack cocaine of gambling" by slots foes.

"…So far, law enforcement sources in Maine say that the forecast crime wave has failed to materialize.

"And they aren't anticipating that it will…"

Racino crimes yet to surface is republished from CasinoVendors.com.

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	Racino crimes yet to surface 27 Nov 2006 <a href='https://ad.casinocity.com/adclick.php?n=a21efcd1'><img src='https://ad.casinocity.com/adview.php?what=-site:vendors/width:250/RON&n=a21efcd1' border='0' alt='' /></a> MAINE – As reported by the Bangor Daily News: "Even before Penn National Gaming Inc. opened its temporary racing casino in the former Miller's Restaurant on Bangor's Main Street, anti-gambling concerns forecast that Bangor would see a spike in crime, gambling addiction, bankruptcy and other social ills. "On the surface, little appears to have changed in terms of Bangor's social fabric since Hollywood Slots at Bangor opened its doors a year ago this month. "Opponents of gambling warn, however, that despite the casino's successful startup last November, the real effects have yet to emerge. "Critics of slots say that the crime will follow, after a two- or three-year 'honeymoon' period, after people become addicted to the slots, referred to as "the crack cocaine of gambling" by slots foes. "…So far, law enforcement sources in Maine say that the forecast crime wave has failed to materialize. "And they aren't anticipating that it will…" Racino crimes yet to surface is republished from CasinoVendors.com.

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