NJ lawmaker files bill to block new keno game

Comment #5

Stack47 — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:34:07 GMT

Mazzeo is doing fine job protecting the casino interests in the district he represents, but I was addressing the illogical assumption he was standing up for the spirit of the law and what voters want .

In 1970, five years before they voted for casino gambling, 81.5% of New Jersey voted for a state lottery. It should be obvious the casino industry is against any competition including state lotteries.

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haymaker — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:26:39 GMT

Vince Mazzeo is a good guy, he's just trying to protect Atlantic county.

However this won't work, they'll change the state constitution if it makes money for the state.

Comment #3

Stack47 — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 22:35:48 GMT

You are standing up for the spirit of the law and what voters want.

The people of New Jersey voted to create a state lottery in 1969 when Vince was only 5 years old! Mazzeo probably represents the Atlantic City casinos and not the majority of NJ residences.

Are you saying the 400 businesses that will over Keno are against it too

Comment #2

music* — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 16:20:38 GMT

More power to you Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo, D - Atlantic !! You are standing up for the spirit of the law and what voters want.

Comment #1

noise-gate — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:07:27 GMT

Two names straight out of a Sopranos episode : Vince ....Mazzeo.

NJ lawmaker files bill to block new keno game

Lottery Post — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:58:30 GMT

A new keno being offered by the New Jersey Lottery Commission essentially expands casino-style gaming outside the resort, according to legislation introduced by Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo, D-Atlantic.

In the proposed legislation, Mazzeo seeks to block the state lottery from introducing Quick Draw, a keno-style game for the lottery. Earlier this month the state lottery announced 400 locations across the state will soon offer the game.

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