That must be the sentiment in Columbia Sussex’s executive offices today, if they read the Houston Chronicle:
A wealthy casino operator is defending an eye-catching $1 million contribution to a political group that worked to elect a pro-gambling governor in Kentucky.
William Yung III, who heads Crestview Hills-based Columbia Sussex Corp., has essentially placed a huge bet that newly elected Gov. Steve Beshear will be able to get the state’s long-standing prohibition against casinos lifted.
Casino mogul goes all-in for Kentucky support | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle
Granted, the story actually isn’t that positive–after all, it’s rare that business owners are lauded for their political contributions, no matter how heart-felt they might be.
But check out the description of Yung as a “wealthy casino owner.” Usually when you read about him, it’s as the head of the “embattled” casino operator. And how wealthy can he be if his company’s trying delay paying a fine in New Jersey?
I don’t usually do this, but here’s some advice for Local 54 back in AC: if you really want to break Columbia Sussex’s wagon, email this post to Casino Control Commission chairwoman Linda Kasskert. That should stir the pot a little.