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An attempt to bring cancel culture to Liechtenstein\u2019s casino industry has failed. A push for a public vote to remove the European country\u2019s gambling houses fizzled, though the group behind the initiative isn\u2019t likely to give up so easily.<\/p>\n

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Casino Schaanwald in Schaanwald, Liechtenstein, at dusk. An effort to close casinos in the European country has failed. (Image: Zeit Verlag Anstalt)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An overwhelming majority of locals made their voices heard on Sunday. They ventured out into the cold to respond to a referendum that could have led to Liechtenstein\u2019s six casinos<\/a> having to shut down within the next five years.<\/p>\n

One by one, they let IG VolksMeinung (\u201cpopular opinion\u201d in German), the group that launched the effort, know how they felt. By the time the counting was done, the answer was clear.<\/p>\n

Saying No to Cancel Casino Culture<\/h2>\n

Volksblatt<\/em>, the country\u2019s primary news outlet, reported that 10,383 of the 14,383 local residents called upon to express their opinions showed up to vote. That\u2019s around 70% of the segment, a clear indication that the majority of the population wanted to weigh in on the subject.<\/p>\n

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Of that group, more than 73% said that IG VolksMeinung was wrong in trying to force the issue. Instead, the \u201cLas Vegas of the Alps\u201d will continue to invite tourists from all over to visit its casinos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The outcome doesn\u2019t come as a shock to many. IG VolksMeinung was fighting an uphill battle from the start, with everyone from the national parliament to local businesses to Prince Hans-Adam II speaking out against the measure.<\/p>\n

The group argued that the country is being \u201coverrun\u201d by casinos and problem gambling<\/a>. According to Volksblatt<\/em>, Liechtenstein\u2019s casino footprint is heavy, but there\u2019s zero evidence of widespread gambling addiction.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liechtenstein’s six casinos provide residents with more gambling options than customers currently need, and as a result, at least one of the properties is likely to close within the next couple of years.<\/p>\n

It isn\u2019t clear what\u2019s in store for the interest group now that their initial attempt has ended in defeat. They didn\u2019t respond to a request for comment from Casino.org<\/em> before press time. But history shows that most special interest groups don\u2019t give up so easily.<\/p>\n

Some Mixed Reactions<\/h2>\n

While the measure overwhelmingly failed, there were some areas of Liechtenstein that showed more support for the ban than others. For example, 32.2% of the respondents in Balzers voted yes on the referendum. The village is about eight minutes to the south of Casino Admiral Triesen.<\/p>\n

That was the location with the highest support for the measure. It and Schaan were the only two villages to register approval of more than 30%. Schaan is home to the Place Casino Liechtenstein.<\/strong><\/p>\n

IG VolksMeinung argued that the microstate\u2019s reputation was suffering because of the presence of casinos. However, Liechtenstein rarely registers as more than a blip on the international gambling scene.<\/p>\n

If anything, the gambling venues have helped attract new business and tourism to the region. And with the attention the attempt to shut down the casinos received, the market is likely to see a temporary uptick in activity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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