2014 Election Results

Did you wonder what happened on Election Day regarding all of the gambling issues on ballots across the country?

Here's a quick follow up:

California’s Proposition 48, Referendum on Indian Gaming Compacts was defeated. You can learn more about the results here: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/California-Prop-48-Tribal-Gaming-Measure-Defeated-281604221.html

In Colorado Horse Racetrack Limited Gaming Proceeds for K-12 Education, Amendment 68 also failed. Check out the local reaction here: http://www.9news.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/11/04/amendment-68-results/18442677/

The vote in Massachusetts to end all legalized gambling in the state was rejected by voters. Anti-gambling activists are looking to become watchdogs for their state. Read more about it here: http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/12/01/unbowed-ballot-defeat-anticasino-forces-seek-new-role/66VGX4qqjSbEkSpA43aXKM/story.html

Rhode Islanders had two issues to consider. Gaming at Newport Grand, Question1 was ultimately defeated. Because Question 1 was on the ballot as a statewide measure and also as a local measure in Newport, it required approval from both the state's voters and Newport's voters. While Rhode Island's total voters approved Question 1, a majority of Newport's voters cast "no" votes. As a result, Question 1 was defeated.  The Restriction on Gambling, Question 2 passed which allows expansion to table games and restricts relocation of a current gambling location.

In South Dakota voters said “yes” to  Gambling in Deadwood, Amendment Q. Here is a link to the details: http://www.blackhillsfox.com/home/headlines/South-Dakota-residents-vote-yes-on-Amendment-Q-281705211.html

The Kansas Charitable Gaming Measure - SCR 1618 and the South Carolina Legalization of Charitable Raffles, Amendment 1 were passed (both dealt with legalization of non-profit organizations holding raffles as fundraisers and had little opposition). Tennessee’s Charitable Gaming, Amendment 4 also passed to allow veterans organizations to hold raffles, etc.