Family Council Denounces Poker Amendment

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FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012

In a statement issued Friday, Family Council President Jerry Cox denounced a push to further legalize casino gambling in Arkansas.

“This is yet another case of a corporation trying to write itself into the Arkansas Constitution,” Cox said. “Nancy Todd’s Poker Palace and Entertainment, LLC, wants a casino monopoly. That’s what this is about.”

Cox pointed out this is not the first time a corporation has tried to write itself into the constitution. “Michael Wasserman, out of Texas, has tried it. This attempt isn’t any different. These people aren’t doing Arkansas any favors. They aren’t bringing casinos to Arkansas to benefit Arkansas. They’re doing it to fatten their wallets.”

Cox also addressed his group’s opposition to gambling in general. “It’s no secret that we oppose gambling. It hurts the poor, and pulls money out of the local economy. We fought the legalization of the so-called ‘games of skill’ at Oaklawn and Southland; now their racetracks are essentially just casinos with horses or greyhounds out back. We fought the lottery; you only have to read the papers to see what a fiasco it has been. If Arkansas lets a private company write itself into the constitution, I can guarantee we’re going to have even more trouble.”

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Updated: Candidates Who Have Not Completed Our Survey

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Monday, April 9, was the technical deadline for candidates running in the primary election on May 22 to turn in their Arkansas Voter’s Guide survey. We have called, emailed, and sent physical mail to these primary candidates multiple times, but they have not completed the survey yet. They have either said “no” or ignored our requests. Would you help us get in touch with them and ask them to fill out and return their survey? All we ask is that you please be respectful. Their contact information can be found below.

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