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Michigan Voters to Decide Own Power

LANSING, Michigan – As reported by the Associated Press: "Voters will decide Nov. 2 how much power they should have over gambling expansion in Michigan.

"The ballot measure known as Proposal 1 would require most types of gambling to be approved by voters statewide and in the city or township where the gambling would take place. Detroit's three existing casinos, which already were approved by voters, and Indian casinos, which aren't subject to state jurisdiction, would be exempt from the provision.

"The measure would be retroactive to Jan. 1 and was put on the ballot after horse racing tracks pushed to add slot machines and video gaming to attract more customers.

"Both chambers of the Legislature have passed very different versions of a bill that would allow the so-called 'racinos.' The House and Senate have not agreed on a compromise, and Senate leaders have said the issue will not come up again before the November election.

"That may leave the future of racinos and other gambling expansion up to voters

"But proposal opponents say the measure isn't about voters' rights at all. They say Proposal 1 is designed to give Detroit and Indian casinos a monopoly on gambling because it exempts them from voter approval…"

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