The measure allows for casino-style gambling at the Greenbrier Resort.

That referendum was rejected back in 2000 by about 350 votes, but this time around that issue has passed by 366 votes.

Story by Hillary Crowder

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS- -- During an emergency meeting Thursday morning, the Greenbrier County Commission agreed unanimously to put the issue of table gaming at The Greenbrier Resort up for a county vote.

Unions representing about 1,200 service employees at the resort asked commissioners to take up the issue.

They say allowing table games there would bring in much-needed revenue to the hotel and save the jobs of over 1,600 workers.

If the proposal passes, the hotel can allow gaming, but it does not mean they have to.

"(The resort) Lost 39, approximately $39 million, according to the information they shared with us, and that was from 2003 through 2006. It is with those kind of losses a company's not going to keep on operating forever. You eventually have to make a profit," said Union Business Manager Peter Bostic.

The county put the issue up for a vote back in 2000, but the measure did not pass. But, a study done at that time showed table gaming would bring in $34 million every year and would generate over $840,000 in tax revenue annually.

Table gaming would not be allowed county wide, and if voters decide to allow it at The Greenbrier,only hotel guests would be able to play, and they must be at least 21 years old.