Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Premier to Accept Referendums on Casinos


Premier Dalton McGuinty is going to leave it up to municipalities to hold a referendum if they want a new casino or gaming facility.

His comments come in the wake of a major plan by Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to expand gambling in the province.

McGuinty says it's not up to the province to let local residents decide.

Fort Frances council suggested last year the province set up casino's in border communities instead of introducing gambling on-line.