Column: Don't gamble on slot machine initiative

Wednesday, October 6, 2004  

"If I-892 passes, Seattle could get slots at 105 places, in almost every neighborhood. Bellevue has 11 licensed spots. Woodinville six. Issaquah eight. Federal Way 14. Even tiny Black Diamond has three.

Are we so hooked on gambling we need slot machines in almost every community, no matter how small?

That's what I-892 comes down to. All the talk is about the industry fight between the big players, the tribes and the out-of-state casinos.

But if I-892 passes, it will be the little places that actually feel the difference."

Get the Story:
Danny Westneat: I-892: Do we realize the gamble? (The Seattle Times 10/6)