Hawaii Lawmakers Once Again Push for Gambling Legalization

Hawaii lawmakers are considering legalizing sports betting or casino gambling.

Hawaii lawmaker John Mizuno wants to introduce a gambling bill. He claims that gambling is beneficial for the economy. He points out that Hawaii residents visit Las Vegas several times a year and spend billions of dollars there. Mizuno believes that the money can be used to boost the local economy and that people who visit Vegas are not criminals.

Hawaii residents take over 500,000 visits a year to Las Vegas. They are spending and gambling $400 to $800 million ayear in Nevada.

Hawaii Lawmakers are pushing for gambling legalization. They want to discuss options to keep local money in the local economy.

Illegal gambling is an issue in Hawaii. Legalising gambling in the state can help reduce the share of the black market. Money from regulated gambling should be allocated toward gambling addiction treatment programs and a further crackdown on illegal gambling activities.