GA: Lawmakers work to pave way for legalized gambling

[RobWin]

Originally Posted by NASHVEGAS

The content of several of the articles I have read almost made me think I was reading an article about the Middle East and I better head for the nearest bomb shelter, I kid you not

Yea I know what you mean man...I think it's hilarious that now after 150 years or so GA wants to try and lay claim to a small strip of TN land...

[pokeraddict]

Originally Posted by RobWin

Yea I know what you mean man...I think it's hilarious that now after 150 years or so GA wants to try and lay claim to a small strip of TN land...

I'm sure the people in that strip can't wait to go from no state income tax to Georgia's atrocious tax system. I can't think even the dumbest politician would think it would work.

[RobWin]

Originally Posted by pokeraddict

I'm sure the people in that strip can't wait to go from no state income tax to Georgia's atrocious tax system. I can't think even the dumbest politician would think it would work.

Yea, I kinda feel for those folks because if they decide they don't want to be part of GA and GA does in fact get the land (small chance in hell) then they will have to worry about GA seizing their property by imminent domain...

[anniemac]

GA chances of getting legalized gambling is about as good as Texas getting slot machines. Now we have 3 horse racing tracks. All about to go bellyup because we are also surrounded by LA, NM, OK, and AR, all of which have race track and all of which have slot machines. Do you think that the Texas lawmakers would rather have Texas money stay in Texas? Oh no. They had rather is go over the state line so that they can say "Texas doesn't have legalized gambling". What a crock! Hypocritical bunch we are.

[brianzz]

TN is on a sinking ship, GA is looking at gambling and so is AL this November, TN is really missing the boat on this one.

I've long said if they would place casino gambling correcly on the ballot it would pass. Higher tax or casinos (elective tax) one or the other.

[pokeraddict]

Originally Posted by brianzz

TN is on a sinking ship, GA is looking at gambling and so is AL this November, TN is really missing the boat on this one.

I've long said if they would place casino gambling correcly on the ballot it would pass. Higher tax or casinos (elective tax) one or the other.

Considering TN was the 48th state to legalize even a shred of gambling I have a feeling it will be a long way down the road if ever.

[NASHVEGAS]

Originally Posted by pokeraddict

Considering TN was the 48th state to legalize even a shred of gambling I have a feeling it will be a long way down the road if ever.

Sorry Brianzz, I agree with PA....if not for now Congressman,former State Legislator Steve Cohen of Memphis, I doubt TN would even have a lottery but I would take gambling any day before a State Income Tax which Sundquist and the old man came really close!

[NASHVEGAS]

Originally Posted by pokeraddict

Buckhead had last call rolled back to 2:30 and it killed their business as Dekalb county still has 4am last call. The same thing happened in Sandy Springs. Longtime bars closed down losing business to Dekalb. CentraArchy still owns the Tavern at Phipps and the last few times I was in there (about 12-18 months ago) it was still going strong and the food was great. Fine dining like that wasn't affected by last call moving.

I usually grabbed an appetizer (very good) in the bar area but it was not the food I paid particular attention to. Better looking female employees in the bar area than Vegas!....Of course, now all I could do is look, J/K as that was all I could do back in the late 90's,early new century as they were very young beautiful ladies and easy on the eyes!....also like the restaurant/bar across the street iirc called Blue Point or similiar.Fun times in Hot Lanta

[lauriejim]

Originally Posted by brianzz

TN is on a sinking ship, GA is looking at gambling and so is AL this November, TN is really missing the boat on this one.

I've long said if they would place casino gambling correcly on the ballot it would pass. Higher tax or casinos (elective tax) one or the other.

Originally Posted by NASHVEGAS

Sorry Brianzz, I agree with PA....if not for now Congressman,former State Legislator Steve Cohen of Memphis, I doubt TN would even have a lottery but I would take gambling any day before a State Income Tax which Sundquist and the old man came really close!

nash you know how feel about gambling here, i say put a casino boat on every river we have and keep the money in the state, i love the no state income tax we have here. i cant imagine ever paying state taxes and feel sorry for those that have to pay such high costs, yet we (tenn) manage to keep our roads in good shape, our parks clean, state visitor centers ,ect and we have drawn all types of bizz to the state, guess we are not just a bunch of hicks anymore

[brianzz]

Originally Posted by lauriejim

guess we are not just a bunch of hicks anymore

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