Rosario Supports Gaming Bill
State Representative Christopher Rosario (Bridgeport D-128) has filed legislation to allow new commercial gaming facilities to be developed in the state, establish a competitive process for licensing, and impose a tax of twenty-five percent of the annual gross revenue generated at such facilities from slots and table games.
“We need jobs in Connecticut, and our economy needs help. Connecticut needs an open, competitive process, where the state –and the public – would evaluate competing proposals from world-class developers that must include plans for hiring during all phases of construction and when a casino begins operations,” Rep. Rosario stated. “The process we have now is nothing more than a string of missed opportunities and endless secrecy. We need a process that requires detailed proposals from potential developers that would promote local businesses, create jobs, and bring much-needed revenue to our communities and our state. We should not settle for anything short of the best deal possible. The current process doesn’t allow that. We need a new approach, and we need it now.”