Mr. David Lindsay voiced his concerns before the Bolton Selectmen regarding the plan to allow keno in the Bolton Road House. Lindsay said that it can cause gaming addiction.
There is a growing opposition to gaming in NSW. Prime Minister Rudd commented that he will propose ways to gradually decrease the reliance of states to gaming profits.
The proposed keno ordinance in McCook passed the initial reading in a four to one vote. Councilman Jack Rogers is skeptical about the keno proposal.
The County Commissioners in Scotts Bluff County decided to award the operation of keno in the area to Lucky Keno LLC. Both sides said that they are happy with the arrangement.
Critics like Michael O'Brien criticize the gambling expansion license granted by Premier Brumby to Tattersalls and Intralot. He said that this can only lead to widespread gaming addiction.