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West Virignia casino debate continues11 June 2007CHARLES TOWN, West Virginia -- As reported by the West Virginia Herald-Mail: "Jefferson County's casino table games referendum is over, but the level of debate stayed high Sunday as a Charles Town Races & Slots official lashed out at opponents like Del. John Doyle and Shepherdstown, W.Va., residents over the defeat of the games. "John Finamore, senior vice president of regional operations for Penn National Gaming Inc., which owns the local thoroughbred track, said he thinks the concerns that track officials raised about increasing gambling competition from other states will become clear when Maryland starts getting serious about allowing slot machines. "...Voters in all three Shepherdstown precincts - the Shepherdstown Men's Club (precinct 33), Shepherdstown Elementary School (precinct 34) and the Shepherdstown Fire Department (precinct 35), overwhelmingly rejected the games. "Turning his attention to Doyle, who said before the election that Jefferson County needs to hold out for a better deal on table games, Finamore said he is waiting. "...Track owners said they needed casino table games like blackjack and roulette to stave off gambling competition from other states and they were prepared to begin operating at least 75 gaming tables. "But Jefferson County voters had other ideas, casting 5,626 'no' votes in Saturday's referendum compared to 4,429 votes for the games, according to complete but unofficial results..." |