(WHAS11) - A bombshell was dropped from the most powerful opponent of legalizing casinos in Kentucky.  Senate President David Williams is accusing democratic leaders of possible criminal activity while trying to round up votes for the casino bill. 

Senate President David Williams says he’s sure democratic house leaders are promising lawmakers projects in their districts or passage of pet pieces of legislation if they’ll vote for a casino bill. 

Williams believes house leaders are using the budget process to essentially bribe legislators to vote for casinos.  Senator Williams didn’t offer any proof or specifics of projects for casino votes.  Representative Moberly says there’s no horse trading for votes on the casino bill, which is still far short of the votes needed for passage.

But the house budget committee chairman admits lawmakers who agree to vote for tax increases or new revenue will be the first to get funding for projects in their districts.  Moberly says that’s the way the system works.