Yours truly has written about the gambling issue several time in the past. Interested readers may read those earlier newspaper columns:

• http://www.vindy.com/content/opinion/bertram/285672833672567.php">Sep. 12, 2004 - Region could hit the jackpot
• http://www.vindy.com/content/opinion/bertram/298600302828091.php">Jul. 4, 2004 - Ohio misses the boat on gambling
• http://www.vindy.com/content/opinion/bertram/298600302916652.php">Mar. 2, 2003 - You gotta know when to fold 'em
• http://www.vindy.com/content/opinion/bertram/311527772160737.php">Feb 16, 2003 - It's time for Ohio to roll the dice