January 2008 Guamanian gambling referendum

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A referendum on legalising slot machines at greyhound racetracks was held in Guam on 5 January 2008.[1] The proposal was rejected by 63% of voters.[1]

Background[]

The proposal was introduced as part of the Better Jobs for Guam Act,[1] but was rejected by 55% of voters in a 2006 referendum.[2] A petition was launched after the referendum, and enough signatures were gathered between 4 December 2006 and 16 April 2007 to force another referendum. The referendum was initially scheduled for 15 December 2007, but was later moved to January 2008 by a court.[1]

Results[]

Choice Votes %
For 7,774 36.93
Against 13,259 63.07
Invalid/blank votes 197 –
Total 21,230 100
Registered voters/turnout 48,008 44.22
Source: Direct Democracy

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d Guam (USA), 5 January 2008 Slot machines at the racetrack Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. ^ Guam (USA), 7 November 2006: Slot machines at the racetrack Direct Democracy (in German)
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