Thursday, April 10, 2008

Would it be so bad...

...to allow a truly world class casino to be built downtown? Nothing gaudy like Circus Circus, or over themed like the Luxor and its ilk. Something more along the lines of the Wynn or the Belagio. There would have to be stipulations mind you, namely that it would have to be a hotel/resort/casino. Super-tall if possible. And why not? It would be a great source of tax revenue for the city, and if it was a hit, would most assuredly draw in people from the surrounding regions. Also, out of towner's would have yet another attraction to experience. Lastly it would add yet another beautiful, glass clad skyscraper to the mix.

Critics argue that those who can ill afford to gamble with their money would do so anyway, further widening the gap between rich and poor, yet look at Las Vegas. I don't see homeless, destitute gambles by the tens of thousands.

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