When New York voters go to the polls next month, they will be asked about a gambling referendum. Specifically, if the state constitution should be amended to permit up to seven casinos. Despite heavy news coverage about the plan, a voter still might ask: “Doesn’t New York already have casinos?” Yes, it does. New York has more than a dozen racetrack casinos or Indian casinos. Gambling has been here for some time. Because of that, we support the gambling referendum and a constitutional amendment. We believe the positive impact on economic development outweighs any concern over any potential increase in…