Although we had reservations about the state’s plans to open a video lottery casino at Aqueduct Race Track, we conceded in this time of financial crisis it was an acceptable way to raise money for the city and state. It beats taxing soft drinks both in its fairness and potential to raise revenue.

If a person wants to throw the family’s savings down the slots at a video terminal, it is no worse than playing the horses. We are saddened but not surprised that after eight years the state is back to square one in its search to award the contract for building and running the casino.

Last week, months after awarding the contract to Aqueduct Entertainment Group, state Lottery officials...

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