Charleston
Officials: City Saturated with Gambling Parlors
As reported by the Charleston
Daily: "Charleston is so saturated already
with video lottery parlors, new gambling joints
can't find any locations to set up shop, say city
leaders.
"…City law states that gambling
establishments cannot be located within 2,000 feet
of one another. They also are not permitted within
1,000 feet of churches, libraries, schools, community
centers and the State Capitol complex.
"The regulations do not apply to the city
business district, which is essentially downtown
from Broad Street to the Elk River, said City Planning
Director Dan Vriendt.
"…Vriendt said there are more than 50
gaming parlors in the city and that he receives
at least one inquiry from someone wanting to open
an establishment every week.
"…Because it appears no one can find
an open spot without violating the ordinance, city
officials deem the restrictions successful…"
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