Guamanian gambling referendum, January 2008

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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 %
For7,77436.93
Against13,25963.07
Invalid/blank votes197–
Total21,230100
Registered voters/turnout48,00844.22
Source: Direct Democracy

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Guam (USA), 5 January 2008 Slot machines at the racetrack Direct Democracy (German)
  2. ↑ Guam (USA), 7 November 2006: Slot machines at the racetrack Direct Democracy (German)