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The votes are in and still being counted or recounted in some cases. Some races are still too close to tell, but here is a look at what we do know at this time. Below are the unofficial voting results taken from government and daily news outlet websites on November 3. Here’s just a quick look at the gaming-related races. For more insight and analysis, watch for my full article in the December issues of Casino Enterprise Management. Also, tune in to live radio shows throughout November. For more information on upcoming shows, go to www.blogtalkradio/cemaudioedge.

Referendums

Iowa
Voters in 17 counties in Iowa approved referendums to keep or allow casinos. This is a vote that is held every eight years in the state. The following counties approved casino gaming: Black Hawk, Clarke, Clayton, Clinton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Franklin, Jackson, Lyon, Palo Alto, Polk, Pottawattamie, Scott, Tama, Wapello, Washington, Webster, Woodbury and Worth.

Below are some details.
Clarke - YES: 2951 NO: 694
Clinton - YES: 12,456 at 76.66% NO: 3,793 at 23.34%
Des Moines - Yes: 10676 at 73.80% No: 3790 at 26.20%

Maine
Voters in two counties, Oxford and Biddeford, in Maine voted on casino referendums.

Black Bear Entertainment put forth a casino proposal in Oxford County. This one Is still too close to call at this time.
Ballot wording:
"Do you want to allow a casino with table games and slot machines at a single site in Oxford County, subject to local approval, with part of the profits going to specific state, local and tribal programs?”
Results:
Yes 262,573 50
No 258,089 50
Precincts Reporting - 93%

In Biddeford, residents approved the concept of a racino slot parlor, allowing the owners of Scarborough Downs to move to the county and open a slot parlor. Keep in mind, statewide approval is still needed for this to actually take place.
Yes 4,636 59
No 3,244 41
Precincts Reporting - 100%

Maryland
It’s been quite the saga in Maryland as David Cordish has fought to build a 4,750-machine slot parlor in Anne Arundel County, which is popular residential area.
Here’s what voters saw on the ballot:
“Video Lottery Facilities are not permitted anywhere in Anne Arundel County under current zoning law. Bill No. 82-09 is a zoning bill and was enacted for the purpose of allowing a Video Lottery Facility as a conditional use in a W-1 Industrial Park zoning district or at a Regional Commercial Complex. Vote "For Bill 82-09" if you want Bill 82-09 to take effect. Vote "Against Bill 82-09" if you do not want bill 82-09 to take effect.”
The results:
For Bill 82-09: 103263 at 55.74%
Against Bill 82-09: 82008 at 44.26%
Precincts Reporting 194 of 197 at 98.5 %

Missouri
An advisory vote in Missouri is giving the Gaming Commission there the people’s opinion on whether or not to allow an Isle of Capri casino in Cape Girardeau. This is one site being considered by the state for the final casino license there.
Ballot wording:
“Shall the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, allow the licensing of excursion gambling boats or floating facilities as now or hereafter provided by Missouri gaming law in the City?”
YES: 7635 at 61.15%
NO: 4850 at 38.85%
100% of precincts reporting

Oregon
It’s a no go for a privately owned casino outside of Portland in Oregon.
Ballot wording:
“Authorizes Multnomah County casino;casino to contribute monthly revenue % to the state”
Results:
Yes: 46,698 votes at 31.85%
No: 99,924 votes at 68.15%

South Dakota
It's a future of no smoking in South Dakota’s casinos as voters chose to extend the smoking ban to bars, casinos and video lottery establishments.
Ballot wording:
“An act to prohibit smoking tobacco or carrying lighted tobacco products in certain places and to require certain persons to inform violators of the prohibition.”
The results:
Yes: 204,047 at 64.36%
No: 112,975 at 35.64%

Politicians elected

Alabama Governor:
Republican Robert Bentley beats Democrat Ron Sparks.
Dem. Ron Sparks: 555,740 votes at 41.53%
Rep. Robert Bentley: 782,492 votes at 58.47%
52 of 67 Counties Reporting

Alabama's U.S. House Race in District 6
Republican Spencer Bachus was uncontested and keeps his seat as the Ranking Minority Member of the House Financial Services Committee. He is a vocal opponent of regulating i-gaming. As Republicans take control of the house in 2011, Rep. Bachus could repalce Rep. Frank as Chairman of this committee.

California Governor: Jerry Brown is back.
Jerry Brown (Dem): 3,942,019 votes at 53.8%
Meg Whitman (Rep): 3,015,066 votes at 41.2%
With 96.9% of precincts reporting

Florida Governor
Rep. Rick Scott: 2,588,417 votes at 48.94%
Dem. Alex Sink: 2,520,141 votes at 47.65%

Florida’s U.S. Senate race:
Rep. Marco Rubio: 2,613,880 votes at 48.96%
Dem. Kendrick B. Meek: 1,074,412 votes at 20.12%
Charlie Crist: 1,586,563 votes at 29.72%

Massachusetts’ U.S. Senate Race in District 4
Rep. Barney Frank stays.
Dem. Barney Frank: 125,823 votes at 54%
Rep. Sean Bielat: 101,315 votes at 43%

Massachusetts state leaders
Governor Patrick and Rep. DeLeo keep their jobs.
Dem. Patrick: 49%
Rep. Baker: 42%
98% reporting

Minnesota Governor
We’re ready for a recount in Minnesota, again.
Republican TOM EMMER: 906351 votes at 43.20%
DFL MARK DAYTON: 915513 votes at 43.64%

Nevada U.S. Senate:
100% of precincts reporting
Sen. Harry Reid’s win is all over the national news today, as news anchors and reporters work to make as many boxing puns as they can think of. Pro-gaming Reid has said this really was one of the toughest fights of his life.
ANGLE, SHARRON: votes: 320,996 at 44.59%
REID, HARRY (Incumbent): votes: 361,655 at 50.24%

Nevada Governor:
The younger Reid didn’t do as well in his bid for governor.
REID, RORY: votes: 298,170 at 41.61%
SANDOVAL, BRIAN: votes 382,350 at 53.36%

Nevada US House D1:
Democrat Shelley Berkley, a supporter of regulating i-gaming, keeps her seat.
BERKLEY, SHELLEY (Incumbent): 102,870 votes at 61.7%
WEGNER, KENNETH: 58,920 votes at 35.34%

Nevada US House D3:
HECK, JOE: votes: 128,703 at 48.16%
TITUS, DINA (Incumbent): votes: 126,781 at 47.44%

Nevada Attorney General:
BARRICK, TRAVIS: 251,269 votes at 35.67%
CORTEZ MASTO, CATHERINE: 372,010 votes at 52.82%

Nevada Secretary of State:

LAUER, ROB: 262,222 votes at 37.27%
MILLER, ROSS: 374,085 votes at 53.17%

Ohio Governor:
Rep. Kasich, John: 1,849,842 votes at 49.33%
Dem. Strickland, Ted (Incumbent): 1,752,790 votes at 46.74%
100% reporting

South Dakota Governor:
The candidate that wanted to make building a casino in Sioux Falls, has lost.
Dougaard: 195,015 at 61.52%
Heidepriem: 122,002 at 38.48%
100% reporting