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Gambling expansion has always been a popular topic, but ever since the beginning of the global economic recession is seems more and more government are trying to either bring in slot machines or up the number of slot machines operating in their communities with hopes of benefiting from taxation.

Recently a politician in Vernon, British Columbia has focused on expanding the number of slot machines in operation.  Counselor Jack Gilroy notified his colleagues that he intends to challenge the existing slot machines law in the community on February 23^rd.  At the moment, the current law only allows 300 slot machines.  Gilroy would like to see that upped to 400 slot machines.

“The extra machines won’t hurt problem gamblers,” said Gilroy, in direct response to one of the main oppositions to gambling expansion.

“We could close the casino and the problem gamblers will go to Kamloops or Kelowna.”

The current limit of 300 slot machines was set by the previous council last fall.  But even at that time the British Columbia Lottery Corporation and Lake City Casinos were hoping for 400 slot machines at a brand new casino being constructed in the community.

It had been argued by city officials that Lake City Casinos would be allowed the desired 400 slot machines despite the 300 slot machines limit because they included the additional slot machines in the designs submitted to the city.  If this were to happen it would mean the Lake City Casinos operation would be legally non-conforming under bylaw.

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