UtahxViewer's Blog

I heard that they are considering changing the gambling law to 18 instead of 21. Atleast in Wendover. They would do it to help with sales and such, because they have been down lately. Personally, I like the idea. I have been to Wendover many times and am almost sure that there is atleast one teenager there at some point.

I think it's better to allow them to do it at age 18, rather than tempting them by saying they can't until they are 21. You know with Vegas and Wendover that they've thought about it. One person said she was afraid of the drinking that goes on in the Casinos. That's true, there is drinking, but the drinking age would not change. They would still need to be 21+ to drink.

If at age 18, they are allowed to drive, allowed to vote, allowed to travel alone, etc, why not gamble? Sure, it may be addicting(another thing I'm sure someone will say), but chances are, whether it be at age 18 or 21, they may become addicted. I'll admit it, I would enjoy playing a game or two with my Mom. A penny machine or something. Just being around people and such, watching sports, etc, sounds fun. I do hope it passes.