Coastal Bend lawmakers say its time to roll the dice on legalized gambling

CORPUS CHRISTI — Coastal Bend lawmakers leave little doubt as to their stances on gambling. Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, on Friday told a group of casino executives, gaming interests, anti-gaming advocates and racetrack owners from around the state that the idea should be put to a vote. “Let’s roll the dice,” he said. “If you guys don’t want to give it to the rest of the state, give it to me in Nueces County.”{read more}