State Lottery Director Opposes Slot Machine Amendment
Last week Arkansas Lottery Director Bishop Woosley issued a public statement opposing efforts to bring casino-style gambling machines to Arkansas.
Woosley’s statement was part of a press conference by Protect Arkansas Communities, a group that opposes Arcade Arkansas’ slot machine measure.
Arcade Arkansas spent over $78,000 last month alone on its petition drive.
The group has until July 3 to gather nearly 90,000 valid petition signatures in order to place their proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot.
If passed, Arcade Arkansas’ measure would amend the state constitution to allow thousands of casino-style gambling machines all over Arkansas under the auspices of the state lottery.
This measure could potentially turn gas stations and convenience stores into miniature casinos offering gambling 24 hours a day.