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There is clearly a disconnect in Kentucky.  The state, like the rest of the world, is suffering the effects of an economic recession.  Many lawmakers have decided that the economy is the most important issue at hand and all other concerns must be placed on the back burner, including a plan to bring slot machines to local racetracks.

On the other hand, Governor Steve Beshear is still bent on bringing his crusade against online casinos before the Supreme Court.  Beshear is still soar after the Court of Appeals overturned a ruling from the Circuit Court that allowed him to seize the domain name of 141 online casinos.

People in Kentucky are thoroughly confused as to how some of their lawmakers can understand the necessity to focus on the poor economy, while their governor can continue to Ahab like pursuit of online casinos.

“It makes no sense that lawmakers would stop gambling discussions on one side, then on the other side continue to waste time on an appeal they are most likely going to lose in the state Supreme Court,” said Manny F., a Kentucky resident. 

Beshear’s actions against online casinos have made very little since from the beginning, other than it being a clear act of protectionism.  On his gubernatorial campaign trail, Beshear ran on a gambling expansion platform.

“It is no secret that Beshear is trying to protect the state's gaming interests with his move to go after the domain names, but the decision by lawmakers to stop moving forward with a proposed gambling Bill to concentrate on fixing the economy is now making Beshear's decision to pursue the domain case in the Supreme Court look foolish,” said observer Billie Haskens.

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