“It’s really trying to attract folks that want to gamble … Gives them the opportunity ahead of time to apply for credit with the casino,” said Rep.
Supporters had argued that having credit available would be a convenience for wealthy gamblers, allowing them to avoid flying with large amounts of cash or having to use ATMs. The proposal had bipartisan sponsors, but also bipartisan opposition. The bill in question is SB23-259, which would allow casinos to offer lines of credit. The unusual sequence of events late Saturday night led several lawmakers to criticize the process and, in some cases, their colleagues. The apparent death, and subsequent resurrection, of a bill to allow casinos to loan gambling money to customers is provoking outrage from some members of the state legislature.
