Could it be Slot Machines for New Hampshire?

There are many in New Hampshire who are excited at the prospect of slot machines finally coming into the state to provide revenue and tourism, others though are bringing in the same debate every state has to counter: crime and addictions. But with studies done on cites and counties that bring in slot machines, it seems that often times the allegations that slot machines immediately mean social ills are completely unfounded, just look at Broward County, Florida, and Bangor, Maine. These two areas have experienced minimal negative effects from the addition of slot machines to the state.

But those in New Hampshire who are against the slot machines are firm in their position that the slots just don’t belong in their state. But even though they are against the slot machines, their toughest job is convincing lawmakers and voters that the slot machines don’t belong. According to the Executive Committee Chairman of the Granite State Coalition Against Expanded Gambling, Jim Rubens, "This is the toughest year yet; the pincers have grown tighter."

Part of the Coalition’s plans to educate citizens and rally against the slot machines include an anti-slots rally and many guests ready to speak to the ills the slot machines could bring. Included in these anti-slots speakers are the Chief of Police and the Council of Churches. This rally will thoroughly cover every aspect of the gaming and slot machines industry that is negative and that could negatively affect the state.

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