Should video gambling be legal in Baltimore-area bars and shops? : Exhibit A Baltimore

Should video gambling be legal in Baltimore-area bars and shops?

By: Exhibit A
May 28, 2008

1) There is no reason the government shouldn’t benefit—it’s revenue we should try to make up.

— Thad Say, Hunt Valley

2) If it’s legal then they’d be able to tax it. I don’t see anything against legalizing it if they can keep track of the winnings. The city and state can get some of the money.

— Arlene Holsey, Baltimore

3) No, I don’t. It’s not legal now. The revenue is one reason; the state loses millions and it’s an underground economy. Mom-and-Pop stores make more money for this than what they’re actually in business for.

- Chris Williams, Baltimore

4) No. I don’t think it should be legalized in Maryland until gambling and slot machines are legal, period—especially if they’re not reporting truthful earnings.

— Takisha Snead, Randallstown