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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Local legislators plan to introduce legislation to create a sportsbook and cardroom on Oahu.<\/p>\n
This bill is the latest effort to legalize some forms of gambling in Hawaii. <\/p>\n
The measure, introduced by state legislator John Mizuno, aims to open Oahu’s first independent sportsbook and cardroom with a 10-year license.<\/p>\n
He said Hawaiians spend $1 billion in Las Vegas each year. <\/p>\n
HNN was unable to verify that statistic, but Mizuno explains that our state’s economy should benefit from all the gambling. <\/p>\n
“If the crime is gambling related, why are the games legal in 48 states and why are so many Hawaiians going to Las Vegas, many of them making multiple trips? I Most of the people I know who enjoy traveling to Las Vegas are Kupuna and not criminals, and we feel it’s important to discuss options for keeping local money in the local economy.” said Mizuno.<\/p>\n
According to the proposed law, customers will be allowed into the sportsbook and card room only after registering with the facility and paying the daily admission fee.<\/p>\n
A press conference to discuss the bill is scheduled for Monday at 10 a.m. at the State Capitol. <\/p>\n
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