Will gamblers be singing "Kansas City Here I Come" after the gubernatorial    primary scheduled this month? With two of the three candidates opposed to the gambling legalization in the State; it seems highly unlikely. The current incumbent governor Kathleen Sebelius is all for the change in Kansan policy, but if she does not win the election, the debate will rage on.

There have been many a close call legislatively concerning the possible allowance of land based casino gaming. However, there has never been enough votes to bolster the gambling incentive.

With odds of 2/3 that the next governor will be completely against the existence of gaming in the  state of Kansas, things look rather bleak for the construction of casinos in this Midwest region.

Sebelius' argument for the legislative change is the public need for funding in education. Funds from the casino revenue and taxation would be used to foster growth in the public school system in Kansas. Much like the lottery in Florida contributes to collegiate scholarships in the state, the legalization of gambling could be extremely beneficial for the quality of education in Kansas.

Those who oppose the change believe that the quality of life in the community is at stake. They are reminded of the days of Wyatt Erp and the gambling permitted in Dodge city. The recklessness and danger presented by the lawlessness of the old West, causes great caution.

Although I find this environment personally appealing, I doubt given the current state of the American West that Kansas will be turned around so drastically. The Hollywood interpretation of the Midwest cowboy is not likely to became a Kansan reality. Especially not as a result of legal gaming practices.

There could however, be a new governor in town who will not tolerate the change in gaming laws. Perhaps a trip to Kansas City is just not in the cards.