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Poll: Kansas voters support gambling expansion

KANSAS – As reported by the Lawrence Journal-World: "A 'strong majority' of registered Kansas voters — some 56 percent — want to see casino gambling expanded in the state.

"That's according to a survey released this week by an Oklahoma-based political polling company for a group trying to promote a destination casino in southeast Kansas.

" 'It is clear from our reading of the survey data that Kansans are more than ready for their state to compete with casinos in neighboring states and expand their state's entry into gaming,' said Pat McFerron, director of survey research for Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates Inc.

"The firm conducted the survey in mid-November for Kansans for Economic Growth, which is promoting a resort-style casino at Galena near the Oklahoma and Missouri borders.

"Allowing such a casino would mean a change in Kansas law, which restricts gambling to playing the Kansas Lottery, pari-mutuel betting at horse and dog tracks or playing charitable bingo.

"…The polling firm's survey of 500 registered voters in Kansas showed that when voters were initially asked if they wanted to allow state-operated casino gambling, 46 percent supported it, 39 percent opposed it and 15 percent were undecided, McFerron said…"

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