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Maine Slots Consultant Quits Panel

AUGUSTA, Maine – As reported by the Associated Press: "A consultant for a gaming company seeking to develop slot machines in Maine quit the state liquor and lottery commission on Tuesday, blasting "certain members of the state's elected leadership" for engaging in "cheap political tricks."

"Kathleen Newman, the commission member who has become an advocate for Capital Seven LLC of Las Vegas, maintained in her letter of resignation that her state and private activities produced no conflict of interest and that `there is no legal or ethical requirement for my resignation at this time.'

"…Newman also wrote that by stepping down, `I hope to avoid future opportunities for the governor and others who disagree with the outcome of the racino referendum to harm my client.'

"Gov. John Baldacci, in the aftermath of November's voter approval of a measure allowing slot machine at commercial harness racing tracks, has been leading an effort to overhaul Maine's system of gaming regulation.

"…Newman said, however, it seemed that unnamed elected officials `are attempting to manufacture a conflict as a tactic to undo the Nov. 4 election results. ... Neither the public nor this commission are served well when they fall for these cheap political tricks.'…"

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