“It’s pretty obvious that the Ohio electorate bought into the whole culture of despair that’s going on with the economy.” — casino opponent and Ohio Policy Roundtable member David Zanotti, bewailing last night’s ratification of Class III gambling in the Buckeye State. Scarcely had the votes been counted when Republican legislators announced plans to jam Dan Gilbert and Penn National Gaming up with a 60% tax rate (voters approved a 33% levy).
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Yes, they were all over the place claiming that they were going to increase tax rates and put the licenses up for bid now, oops on their part, especially considering this was amendment to state constitution. Although the pro side has not been better. Gilbert for months claimed ground breaking would happen in Spring, which has miraculously slipped to late next year as of last night.