Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a Republican, has not closely reviewed or made up his mind on proposals to bring mega casinos to Miami.
But Rubio, in a Spanish-language radio appearance Monday morning, cautioned that gaming is not a cure-all to a city's economic problems. He noted that Las Vegas, where he lived as a child, "is suffering enormously."
"Casinos are not the solution to everything," he told WQBA-AM (1140)'s Bernadette Pardo. "They bring their problems and have a negative impact on other industries."
"As a resident of the county and the state, I am going to educate myself on [the proposal] and have a stronger opinion in the future," he added.
In his Florida House tenure, Rubio publicly opposed expanding gaming in South Florida. But pro-gambling legislation also passed in the chamber when he led it as Speaker.
WARNING: You are going to get a really BIG surprise if Miami or South Florida gets gaming. I was actually in both Las Vegas and Atlantic City, NJ working for the casinos during the 1970's when the Las Vegas casino executives and New Jersey politicians made a lot of BIG "promises" to the people about improving the local economy and housing. Guess what ? There is still high unemployment and slums in Atlantic City today ( 35+ years later ) while those million dollar casinos are making a lot of money. Please do not make the same mistake in Miami or South Florida ! Please contact all your public government officials and vote NO against these casinos !
Posted by: TEHO | November 07, 2011 at 11:46 PM
Did Marco Rubio disclose his ties with the Dog Track/card room/slot machines with his partner David Rivera? As the investigation findings have ,been turned over to the grand jury. At least two persons have been granted immunity; if they fully assist as wittnesses.I can see at least two people resigning from congress right after the new year!!!!
Posted by: naplesbob | November 08, 2011 at 07:44 AM