Ron Sparks says Alabamians should vote on gambling

BIRMINGHAM — Democratic candidate for Governor, Ron Sparks, says that Governor Riley is determined to close every gaming center before he leaves office.

By: Scott Brown | Alabama's13.com
Published: June 29, 2010

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BIRMINGHAM — Democratic candidate for Governor, Ron Sparks, says that Governor Riley is determined to close every gaming center before he leaves office.

Sparks pledges to let Alabamians vote on the issue.

Ron Sparks' official statement

Bob Riley is determined to kill every gaming job before he leaves office, and I am just as determined to let the people vote on this issue. This issue is so important to the economy of Alabama that the people should decide its future, not one man. It is time to tax this industry and use the money to educate our kids and protect our seniors. It is time to regulate gaming, and it is time to let the people decide this question once and for all. I repeat my pledge: my first act as governor will be to call a special session and give the people the right to vote. My second act will be to fire John Tyson and disband the gaming task force.