Sebelius 'Disappointed' in Latest Gambling Setback

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Posted: 10:46 PM Nov 18, 2008
Last Updated: 2:47 PM Nov 19, 2008
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Gov. Sebelius says she hopes the gambling
industry in Kansas and nationwide has a bright future.

During a news conference Tuesday, Sebelius said she was disappointed that Harrah's Entertainment decided to withdraw its
application to manage a state-owned casino in Sumner County.

Harrah's is the second firm to pull its application with the state to operate one of four state casinos. In September, Penn National Gaming Inc. withdrew from its Cherokee County project.

Sebelius says the gambling industry has been affected by national economic troubles. But she is still hoping that new applicants will step forward to operate the Sumner and Cherokee projects.

Two other applications have been approved for Ford and Wyandotte counties.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 07:50 PM
yeah they are bailing everybody else out. bail out every company that's having a hard time. bail out the commoner too.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Time for the government to "bail out" the gambling industry.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Looks like Kathy lost her bet. Rolled a 7 before point. Disappointment is a part of gambling, get used to it.

Posted by: Justice Location: Topeka, Kans ass on Nov 19, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Especially when the state chooses to GAMBLE how much their CUT is when trying to forecast their budget. OH WAIT jack up more of the "SIN" taxes that will bring in MORE DOLLARS for a STATE that is still 20 YEARS behind in thinking and planning.