Posted at 11:30 a.m., Friday, November 30, 2007
Guam voters to decide on slot machines
Associated Press
HAGATNA, Guam — Voters on Guam are set to decide whether they want the local racetrack to set up slot machines, bringing a new form of legalized gambling to the U.S. territory.The initiative was crafted in such a way that only Tamuning's Guam Greyhound Park would qualify. The slots would be allowed only at pari-mutuel facilities that have been operating for at least 10 years.
The Guam Election Commission has approved an informational pamphlet to be mailed to all registered voters giving arguments for and against the ballot issue.
On the same January ballot as the gambling issue, voters will fill a legislative seat left vacant with the death in October of Republican Sen. Tony Unpingco.
