Casino lobbyists cashing in

From the NY Post:

Gambling interests have spent more than $2.5 million on lobbying over the past year -- with the lion’s share coming from firms representing the state’s nine track racinos, including Resorts World, which just opened at Aqueduct in Queens, records reviewed by The Post show.

And the amount paid for lobbying services could easily double next year as the racinos launch a campaign to persuade the state Legislature to revise the state Constitution to permit Vegas-style casinos, while others oppose it.